Suzuki Intruder 150 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder 150 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 125. Suzuki Intruder 150: ~9.5 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~131 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kawasaki Eliminator 125: 12 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Intruder 150
Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Horsepower (hp)
9.5 hp
12 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
10 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
139 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~9.5 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
12 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
~11 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
10 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated)
100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
~131 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Intruder 150
6.5/10
"Honest city runabout that punches its weight, nothing more."
Pros
+Bulletproof low-maintenance engine
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Relaxed upright cruiser ergonomics
Cons
−Wobbly underdamped suspension
−Highway speeds feel strained
−Carb jetting problems prevalent
Kawasaki Eliminator 125
7.5/10
"A smart, stylish A1-licence learner that knows its limitations."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive cruiser styling
+Confidence-building ergonomics for learners
+Strong Kawasaki reliability record
Cons
−Runs out of puff fast
−Motorway use is painful
−Learner abuse on used examples
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