Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Triumph Thunderbird Storm: 97 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 358 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 185 km/h (note: best estimate based on available data), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Thunderbird Storm
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
146 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
— km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,000 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
146 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 185 km/h (note: best estimate based on available data)
175 km/h
Weight
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 6.5 L/100km (note: estimated real-world average, official figures vary)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Thunderbird Storm
7.5/10
"A serious cruiser that rides better than it looks."
Pros
+Massive usable torque
+Excellent British build quality
+Handles well for cruiser
Cons
−Belt drive needs close inspection
−Fork seals notoriously weak
−Heavy at low speed
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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