Triumph Bonneville Bobber vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Bobber vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Triumph Bonneville Bobber: 77 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
77 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
77 hp @ 6,100 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Bobber
8.0/10
"A beautiful, characterful cruiser that rewards patient, shorter-haul riding."
Pros
+Torque-rich engine character
+Head-turning authentic styling
+Surprising real-world handling
Cons
−Rear suspension genuinely punishing
−Solo seat limits passenger use
−16-inch tire sourcing awkward
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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