Triumph Rocket Iii Classic vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Rocket Iii Classic vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Triumph Rocket Iii Classic: 146 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 367 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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
Triumph Rocket Iii Classic
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
146 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
221 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
367 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
146 hp @ 6,000 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
221 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
367 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, estimated real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Rocket Iii Classic
8.5/10
"The ultimate cruiser for riders who've outgrown everything else."
Pros
+Absolutely monstrous usable torque
+Buttery smooth triple character
+Rock-solid build quality
Cons
−Genuinely heavy, no debate
−Early fueling can be jerky
−Front brakes merely adequate
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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