Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Honda Rebel 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Honda Rebel 500. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm hp, 195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Honda Rebel 500: 46 hp @ 8,500 rpm hp, 191 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Honda Rebel 500
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
46 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
43 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
160 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
191 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
46 hp @ 8,500 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
43 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
160 km/h (est. — note: Honda does not officially publish top speed)
Weight
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
191 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
7.5/10
"Smart, practical cruiser that punches above its modest price point."
Pros
+Bulletproof Kawasaki parallel twin
+Surprisingly nimble for cruiser
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
Cons
−Highway vibration above 75mph
−Budget non-adjustable suspension
−Cruiser aesthetics feel slightly costume
Honda Rebel 500
7.8/10
"The most competent beginner cruiser Honda has ever built."
Pros
+Honda reliability, near-bulletproof
+Comfortable low seat height
+Better handling than expected
Cons
−Highway cruising feels strained
−Wind protection essentially nonexistent
−Styling divides opinion sharply
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