Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Royal Enfield Shotgun 650: 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm hp, 241 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~160 km/h (estimated), 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
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
47 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
52 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
160 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
241 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
47 hp @ 7,250 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
52 Nm @ 5,650 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
~160 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
241 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.5 L/100km or ~28 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
7.5/10
"Solid, characterful scrambler that rewards patient buyers willing to upgrade tyres."
Pros
+Reliable parallel twin engine
+Genuinely attractive scrambler styling
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Stock tyres are terrible
−Suspension too soft off-road
−Cramped for taller riders
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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