Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which has more power?

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 produces 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm; Yamaha V-star 250 produces 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 wins by 39 hp.

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which is faster?

Top speed: Kawasaki Eliminator 500 175 km/h, Yamaha V-star 250 120 km/h. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 is the faster of the two.

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which is lighter?

Weight: Kawasaki Eliminator 500 195 kg (wet/curb weight), Yamaha V-star 250 145 kg (wet/curb weight).

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Kawasaki Eliminator 500 5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average), Yamaha V-star 250 2.7 L/100km or approximately 37 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Kawasaki Eliminator 500 7.5/10 and Yamaha V-star 250 6.5/10. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 scores higher on the overall verdict. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 caveat: You need genuine highway touring capability daily. Yamaha V-star 250 caveat: You already have any riding experience whatsoever.

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 60 hp. Yamaha V-star 250: 21 hp.

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Yamaha V-star 250 — which should I commute on daily?

Yamaha V-star 250 — Brand new riders wanting urban commuter cruiser.

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Yamaha V-star 250

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Yamaha V-star 250. 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. Yamaha V-star 250: 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 145 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 120 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10.