Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which has more power?

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 produces 12 hp @ 9,500 rpm; Honda Shadow Aero 750 produces 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model). Honda Shadow Aero 750 wins by 33 hp.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is faster?

Top speed: Kawasaki Eliminator 125 100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions), Honda Shadow Aero 750 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h). Honda Shadow Aero 750 is the faster of the two.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is lighter?

Weight: Kawasaki Eliminator 125 139 kg (wet/curb weight), Honda Shadow Aero 750 228 kg (wet/curb weight). Kawasaki Eliminator 125 is lighter by 89 kg.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Kawasaki Eliminator 125 2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical real-world average), Honda Shadow Aero 750 4.5 L/100km or approximately 22 km/L (typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Kawasaki Eliminator 125 7.5/10 and Honda Shadow Aero 750 7.8/10. Honda Shadow Aero 750 scores higher on the overall verdict. Kawasaki Eliminator 125 caveat: You need regular dual-carriageway commuting speed. Honda Shadow Aero 750 caveat: You crave serious highway speed or power.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Kawasaki Eliminator 125: 12 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Kawasaki Eliminator 125: 139 kg, 12 hp. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 228 kg, 45 hp.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Honda Shadow Aero 750. 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. Honda Shadow Aero 750: 45 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated; Honda did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: real-world cruising comfort peaks around 130-140 km/h), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.