Kawasaki Eliminator SE vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which has more power?

Kawasaki Eliminator SE produces 45 hp @ 9,000 rpm; Harley-davidson Forty-eight produces 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm. Harley-davidson Forty-eight wins by 15 hp.

Kawasaki Eliminator SE vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is faster?

Top speed: Kawasaki Eliminator SE 100 mph, Harley-davidson Forty-eight 170 km/h. Harley-davidson Forty-eight is the faster of the two.

Kawasaki Eliminator SE vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is lighter?

Weight: Kawasaki Eliminator SE 392 lbs (wet), Harley-davidson Forty-eight 253 kg (wet/curb weight).

Kawasaki Eliminator SE vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Kawasaki Eliminator SE unknown, Harley-davidson Forty-eight 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Kawasaki Eliminator SE vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Kawasaki Eliminator SE unrated/10 and Harley-davidson Forty-eight 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Forty-eight caveat: You regularly tour or ride beyond 100 miles.

Kawasaki Eliminator SE vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Kawasaki Eliminator SE: 45 hp. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp.

Kawasaki Eliminator SE vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Kawasaki Eliminator SE: 392 kg, 45 hp. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 253 kg, 60 hp.

Kawasaki Eliminator SE vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Eliminator SE vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. Kawasaki Eliminator SE: 45 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 392 lbs (wet) weight, top speed 100 mph. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.