Yamaha Virago 250 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Virago 250 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 125. Yamaha Virago 250: 21 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 130 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Eliminator 125: 12 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Virago 250
Kawasaki Eliminator 125
Horsepower (hp)
21 hp
12 hp
Torque (Nm)
20 Nm
10 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
130 km/h
100 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
148 kg
139 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
21 hp @ 8,000 rpm
12 hp @ 9,500 rpm
Torque
20 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
10 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
Top Speed
130 km/h
100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions)
Weight
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
139 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28.5 km/L) — typical real-world average
2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Virago 250
7.5/10
"The perfect starter bike you'll sadly outgrow fast."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability record
+Shaft drive, zero maintenance
+Confidence-inspiring low seat
Cons
−Outgrown within 18 months
−Carburetors clog when stored
−Highway speeds feel strained
Kawasaki Eliminator 125
7.5/10
"A smart, stylish A1-licence learner that knows its limitations."
Pros
+Genuinely attractive cruiser styling
+Confidence-building ergonomics for learners
+Strong Kawasaki reliability record
Cons
−Runs out of puff fast
−Motorway use is painful
−Learner abuse on used examples
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