Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Kawasaki Vulcan S 650: 61 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 185 km/h depending on conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Vulcan S 650
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
63 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
61 hp @ 7,500 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
63 Nm @ 6,600 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 185 km/h depending on conditions)
175 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Vulcan S 650
7.5/10
"Underrated used buy with bulletproof mechanicals and smart ergonomic flexibility."
Pros
+Adjustable ergonomics actually work
+Ninja 650 reliability underneath
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
−Styling divides opinion sharply
−Chain often neglected by owners
−Limited aftermarket support
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
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