Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500: UNVERIFIED — estimated ~27–30 hp @ 5,250 rpm based on similar RE 500cc singles hp, UNVERIFIED — estimated ~190–200 kg (wet/curb weight) based on similar RE 500cc singles weight, top speed UNVERIFIED — estimated ~130–140 km/h based on similar RE 500cc singles. 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
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Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
27 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
40 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
190 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~27–30 hp @ 5,250 rpm based on similar RE 500cc singles
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~40–42 Nm @ 4,000 rpm based on similar RE 500cc singles
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~130–140 km/h based on similar RE 500cc singles
175 km/h
Weight
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~190–200 kg (wet/curb weight) based on similar RE 500cc singles
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
UNVERIFIED — estimated ~3.0–3.5 L/100km based on similar RE 500cc singles
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 500
No detailed review available yet.
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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