Yamaha Royal Star 1300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Royal Star 1300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Yamaha Royal Star 1300: 74 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 338 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by variant) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: governed/limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Royal Star 1300
Kawasaki Eliminator 500
Horsepower (hp)
74 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
44 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
338 kg
195 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
74 hp @ 5,500 rpm
60 hp @ 10,000 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
44 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: governed/limited in some markets)
175 km/h
Weight
338 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by variant)
195 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 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 Royal Star 1300
8.0/10
"A refined, reliable cruiser that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Bulletproof V4 engine
+Zero chain maintenance
+Smooth highway cruising
Cons
−Heavy and wide
−Thirsty around town
−Shaft maintenance often neglected
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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