Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs. Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 compared to Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	88.9 mm	Bore	70 mm
Stroke	Stroke	96.8 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Torque	Torque	98 Nm	Torque	42.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,000 rpm
Displacement	Displacement	1,200 ccm	Displacement	499 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	21 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,275 mm	Length	2,250 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,520 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	673 mm	Seat Height	735 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024

The Kawasaki Eliminator 500 is a successful bike in a competitive price segment. The latest addition from the green brand offers easy handling and riding pleasure at an attractive price. Beginners, returning riders and smart bikers will all enjoy this urban cruiser. In my opinion, the Kawasaki Eliminator 500 could achieve cult status.

Handling, despite low ground clearance, an attack the twisties

Engine, good torque

Weight, 167 kg

Gearbox, excellent shifting

Seating position, comfortably neutral Driving licence class A2

Rear-view mirror, stylish but hardly any visibility to the rear tyres, IRC spongy, gives hardly any feedback

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2009 vs Kawasaki Eliminator 500 2024