Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark: ~19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm (350cc) / ~27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm (500cc) hp, ~192 kg (curb weight, 350cc variant) weight, top speed ~120 km/h, 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 Twinspark
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 (350cc) / ~27.2 hp @ 5,100 rpm (500cc)
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm (350cc) / ~41.3 Nm @ 3,800 rpm (500cc)
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
~120 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
~192 kg (curb weight, 350cc variant)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~28-32 km/L (estimated real-world average for 350cc variant)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderbird Twinspark
6.5/10
"Solid used buy if you inspect thoroughly and ride relaxed."
Pros
+Genuinely comfortable long-distance riding
+Characterful thumper engine note
+TwinSpark improved reliability significantly
Cons
−Electrical gremlins on neglected bikes
−Uninspiring handling dynamics
−Heavy fuel consumption at speed
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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