Yamaha Raider 1900 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Raider 1900 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Yamaha Raider 1900: 100 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: not a performance-focused model), 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 Raider 1900
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
100 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
152 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
100 hp @ 4,750 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model)
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
152 Nm @ 3,000 rpm (estimated)
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: not a performance-focused model)
175 km/h
Weight
317 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
Yamaha Raider 1900
7.8/10
"A serious muscle cruiser that rewards patient, experienced buyers willing to inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof Star engine reliability
+Aggressive low-slung stance
+Smooth fuel-injected power delivery
Cons
−Heavy and slow maneuvering
−Limited aftermarket support
−Front fork seals notorious leakers
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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