Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 650 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 650 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 650: Unknown — model not verified hp, Unknown — model not verified weight, top speed Unknown — model not verified. 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 Thunderhawk 650
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
— hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
— Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
— kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
Unknown — model not verified
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
Unknown — model not verified
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
Unknown — model not verified
175 km/h
Weight
Unknown — model not verified
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Unknown — model not verified
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Royal Enfield Thunderhawk 650
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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