Suzuki Intruder 150 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder 150 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. 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 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 Intruder 150
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
9.5 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~9.5 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
~11 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h
Weight
~131 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 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 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 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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