Yamaha Bolt C-spec vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Bolt C-spec vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Yamaha Bolt C-spec: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 175 km/h (estimated; not officially rated for top speed), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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
Yamaha Bolt C-spec
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
54 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
80 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
252 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
54 hp @ 7,500 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
80 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 175 km/h (estimated; not officially rated for top speed)
175 km/h
Weight
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Approximately 4.5–5.5 L/100km (18–22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Bolt C-spec
7.8/10
"A genuinely sorted bobber that rewards patient used buyers considerably."
Pros
+Bulletproof, reliable V-twin
+Genuinely attractive stock styling
+Strong resale value retention
Cons
−Seat comfort degrades quickly
−Limited wind protection
−Skips valve service intervals
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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