Kawasaki Eliminator vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Eliminator and the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Motociclista Scatola Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Eliminator
Eliminator 500 variant
- SRP
- ₱366,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱10,325
Photo: Royal Enfield (Eicher Motors Limited), via royalenfield.com.
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Sheet Metal Grey variant
- SRP
- ₱429,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,103
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Eliminator is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱366,000, which is ₱63,000 (15%) below the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 at ₱429,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Eliminator is estimated at ₱10,325 a month against ₱12,103 for the Shotgun 650, a difference of ₱1,778 a month.
- The Eliminator makes more power (52 PS against 47.1 PS for the Shotgun 650).
- The Shotgun 650 has more torque (52.3 Nm against 42.6 Nm for the Eliminator).
- The Shotgun 650 has the larger engine (648 cc against 451 cc for the Eliminator).
- The Eliminator has the lower seat at 735 mm, 60 mm below the Shotgun 650, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Shotgun 650 is the heavier bike (240 kg against 176 kg for the Eliminator).
- The Shotgun 650 carries more fuel (13.8 L against 13 L for the Eliminator).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki EliminatorEliminator 500, ₱366,000 | Royal Enfield Shotgun 650Sheet Metal Grey, ₱429,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves | Parallel twin, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-oil cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 451 cc | 648 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 52 PS | 47.1 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 10,000 rpm | 7250 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 42.6 Nm | 52.3 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7500 | 5650 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 32 mm x 2 | Electronic fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Air-oil cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 33.3 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2250 mm | 2220 mm |
| Width (differs) | 785 mm | 820 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1100 mm | 1105 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1520 mm | 1465 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 735 mm | 795 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 150 mm | 140 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 176 kg | 240 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 13 L | 13.8 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 41 mm | Showa separate-function big-piston USD fork, 120 mm travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Twin shocks | Showa twin shocks, 90 mm travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc, 310 mm, Dual-piston | 320 mm disc, twin-piston floating caliper |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 240 mm, Dual-piston | 300 mm disc, twin-piston floating caliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 100/90-18 tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 150/70 R17 tubeless |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Alloy |
| Frame (differs) | Trellis, high-tensile steel | Steel tubular spine frame |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Digi-analogue cluster with Tripper navigation |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED |
| Other features (differs) | Assist and slipper clutch, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | n/a |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.