Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Eliminator 500 vs Yamaha Vmax 1700. 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 Vmax 1700: 200 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 310 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 215 km/h (electronically limited), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Yamaha Vmax 1700
Horsepower (hp)
60 hp
200 hp
Torque (Nm)
44 Nm
167 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
215 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
310 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
200 hp @ 9,000 rpm
Torque
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
167 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
215 km/h (electronically limited)
Weight
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
310 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
7.5–9.5 L/100km (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
Yamaha Vmax 1700
8.5/10
"A tire-destroying, jaw-dropping muscle cruiser that demands respect constantly."
Pros
+Utterly savage low-end torque
+Bulletproof engine internals
+Stunning visual presence always
Cons
−Horrific fuel consumption figures
−Tire bills are punishing
−Heavy at 310kg wet
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