Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Suzuki Intruder M1800r: 127 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 347 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, may vary), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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 M1800r
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
127 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
160 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
347 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
160 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, may vary)
175 km/h
Weight
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 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 M1800r
7.8/10
"A genuinely serious cruiser that rewards riders who actually ride."
Pros
+Massive torque, effortless cruising
+Shaft drive, low maintenance
+Surprisingly capable handling
Cons
−Heavy, awkward at parking speeds
−Low-speed throttle surging issues
−Parts availability hit-or-miss
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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