Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm: 19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 120-125 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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 Thunderbird Storm
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
19.8 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
28 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
120 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
192 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 120-125 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions)
175 km/h
Weight
192 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 30-35 km/L (2.9-3.3 L/100km) typical real-world average
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm
6.5/10
"Charming budget cruiser that rewards patient, mechanically-sympathetic riders enormously."
Pros
+Torquey low-end grunt
+Comfortable long-distance ergonomics
+Affordable running costs
Cons
−Electrical reliability concerns
−Mediocre stock suspension
−Sluggish above 90mph
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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