Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which has more power?

Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster produces 167 hp @ 7,000 rpm; Kawasaki Eliminator 500 produces 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm. Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster wins by 107 hp.

Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is faster?

Top speed: Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster 200 km/h, Kawasaki Eliminator 500 175 km/h. Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster is the faster of the two.

Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is lighter?

Weight: Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster 291 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Eliminator 500 195 kg (wet/curb weight).

Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster 7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, real-world estimate), Kawasaki Eliminator 500 5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster 8.5/10 and Kawasaki Eliminator 500 7.5/10. Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster scores higher on the overall verdict. Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster caveat: You lack strength or parking lot confidence. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 caveat: You need genuine highway touring capability daily.

Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster: 167 hp. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 60 hp.

Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster: 291 kg, 167 hp. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 195 kg, 60 hp.

Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster: 167 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 291 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 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.