Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 125. Suzuki Thunder 125: 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary), 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 Thunder 125
Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
12 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
10 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
139 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated)
12 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
10 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
10 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary)
100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 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 Thunder 125
6.5/10
"Reliable urban workhorse, but know exactly what you're buying."
Pros
+Near-indestructible air-cooled engine
+Parts widely available cheaply
+Excellent urban fuel economy
Cons
−Genuinely useless on highways
−Cam chain tensioner concerns
−Frequently abused by owners
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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