Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which has more power?

Yamaha V-star 1300 produces 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated); Kawasaki Eliminator 500 produces 60 hp @ 10,000 rpm. Yamaha V-star 1300 wins by 8 hp.

Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha V-star 1300 175 km/h (estimated), Kawasaki Eliminator 500 175 km/h.

Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha V-star 1300 308 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Eliminator 500 195 kg (wet/curb weight).

Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha V-star 1300 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Eliminator 500 7.5/10. Yamaha V-star 1300 caveat: You want sportier performance or tall-rider ergonomics. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 caveat: You need genuine highway touring capability daily.

Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha V-star 1300: 68 hp. Kawasaki Eliminator 500: 60 hp.

Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which should I commute on daily?

Yamaha V-star 1300 — Commuters and weekend riders wanting fuss-free reliability.

Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500

Q: Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha V-star 1300 6.0–7.0 L/100km (approx. 14–17 km/L), 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.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha V-star 1300 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500. Yamaha V-star 1300: 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 308 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), 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.