Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Moto Guzzi Audace 1400: 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited), 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
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; manufacturer limited)
175 km/h
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Audace 1400
7.5/10
"A deeply individual machine that rewards patience and punishes impatience."
Pros
+Absolutely distinctive visual presence
+Massive torque below 4000rpm
+Genuine mechanical character
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Heavy for urban maneuvering
−Early electrical gremlins reported
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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