Suzuki Boulevard C50 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard C50 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Suzuki Boulevard C50: 50 hp @ 7,400 rpm (estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. 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
Suzuki Boulevard C50
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
65 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
170 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
247 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
50 hp @ 7,400 rpm (estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
65 Nm @ 3,200 rpm (estimated)
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
170 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed)
175 km/h
Weight
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Boulevard C50
7.2/10
"Dependable, affordable cruiser that delivers exactly what it promises."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Smooth low-rev torque
Cons
−Carb issues from sitting
−Zero excitement factor
−Front brake feels wooden
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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