Regal Raptor Chopper 125 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Regal Raptor Chopper 125 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Regal Raptor Chopper 125: 7–8 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated hp, 130–145 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated weight, top speed 95–105 km/h — estimated, Motoryk rating 4.5/10. 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
Regal Raptor Chopper 125
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
7 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
9 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
130 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
7–8 hp @ 7,500 rpm — estimated
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
9–10 Nm @ 5,500 rpm — estimated
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
95–105 km/h — estimated
175 km/h
Weight
130–145 kg (wet/curb weight) — estimated
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.5–3.0 L/100km (approx. 33–40 km/L) — estimated
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Regal Raptor Chopper 125
4.5/10
"A budget novelty that rewards low expectations and careful inspection."
Pros
+Genuinely eye-catching chopper styling
+Incredibly cheap purchase price
+Relaxed low-speed town riding
Cons
−Parts sourcing a real headache
−Electrics frequently unreliable
−Motorway speeds genuinely unsafe
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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