Kawasaki Eliminator SE vs Harley-davidson Nightster
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Eliminator SE vs Harley-davidson Nightster. Kawasaki Eliminator SE: 45 hp @ 9,000 rpm hp, 392 lbs (wet) weight, top speed 100 mph. Harley-davidson Nightster: 89 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 220 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Eliminator SE
Harley-davidson Nightster
Horsepower (hp)
45 hp
89 hp
Torque (Nm)
31 Nm
95 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
100 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
392 kg
220 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
45 hp @ 9,000 rpm
89 hp @ 7,500 rpm
Torque
31 lb-ft @ 6,000 rpm
95 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
Top Speed
100 mph
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
392 lbs (wet)
220 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
—
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Nightster
7.8/10
"A genuinely good motorcycle that earns respect beyond the badge."
Pros
+Revolution Max engine is excellent
+Actually corners with confidence
+Low, manageable seat height
Cons
−Stock seat is punishment
−Cramped for tall riders
−Limited wind protection
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