Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. 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 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 Thunder 125
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
11 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
10 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
118 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated)
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
10 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary)
175 km/h
Weight
118 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 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 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 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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