Kawasaki Eliminator vs Keeway V302C
Prices ex-showroom Delhi, checked 2026-09. On-road and running costs estimated for Delhi.
Kawasaki Eliminator and Keeway V302C are both cruisers and turn up together on most shortlists. The Eliminator costs ₹1,67,040 more than the V302C, so the question is whether what it adds is worth roughly 37% extra.
The V302C takes 3 of the 6 categories we score, so this is close and comes down to what you weight. Our overall ratings are 8/10 for the Eliminator and 6.5/10 for the V302C.
Category by category
Price
V302C
The V302C starts ₹1,67,040 lower (₹4,48,960 against ₹6,16,000), about ₹5,290 a month less on a standard loan.
Running cost
V302C
V302C claims 36 kmpl against 29 kmpl. That is roughly ₹5,414 a year in fuel at 30 km a day.
Performance
Eliminator
Eliminator has the better power-to-weight ratio: 254 against 174 bhp per tonne. It will feel quicker with a pillion and on overtakes.
Safety kit
Tie
Braking and safety equipment are matched.
City manners
V302C
V302C is 9 kg lighter and lower in the seat (690 mm), which you feel in traffic and when parking.
Warranty
Eliminator
Eliminator comes with 3 years of standard warranty against 2 on the V302C.
Which one should you buy?
Buy the Eliminator if
- you ride two-up or on highways and want the stronger engine
- a longer standard warranty gives you peace of mind
- your priority is highway cruising
- your priority is riders upgrading from smaller cruisers
Buy the V302C if
- you want the lower purchase price and EMI
- mileage matters more to you than outright performance
- you are a new rider or shorter and want the lighter bike
- your priority is shorter riders wanting a cruiser
What each really costs
Base variants, Delhi, 30 km a day. Servicing and insurance are class-typical estimates.
| Cost | Eliminator | V302C |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom | ₹6,16,000 | ₹4,48,960 |
| On-road, Delhi | ₹7,14,260 | ₹5,03,560 |
| Fuel, 5 years | ₹1,55,670 | ₹1,28,600 |
| Servicing, 5 years | ₹35,000 | ₹35,000 |
| Insurance renewals | ₹34,284 | ₹24,172 |
| Five-year total | ₹9,39,214 | ₹6,91,332 |
Full specification comparison
Better figure in each row is shown in green.
| Spec | KawasakiEliminator | KeewayV302C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ||
| Starting ex-showroom | ₹6,16,000 | ₹4,48,960 |
| Rough EMI / month | ₹19,530 | ₹14,240 |
| Engine | ||
| Engine | 451 cc | 298 cc |
| Engine type | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves |
| Power | 44.7 bhp | 29.1 bhp |
| Torque | 42.6 Nm | 26.5 Nm |
| Claimed mileage | 29 kmpl | 36 kmpl |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Transmission | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Electric | ||
| Top speed | 160 km/h | 155 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Kerb weight | 176 kg | 167 kg |
| Fuel tank | 13 L | 15 L |
| Seat height | 735 mm | 690 mm |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm | 158 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Length | 2250 mm | 2120 mm |
| Width | 785 mm | 836 mm |
| Height | 1100 mm | 1050 mm |
| Brakes & suspension | ||
| Front brake | Disc, 310 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 300 mm, 2 piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc, 240 mm, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 240 mm, 1 piston caliper |
| ABS / CBS | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
| Front suspension | ø41 mm telescopic fork / 120 mm | Telescopic forks, 120 mm Travel |
| Rear suspension | Twin shocks / 90 mm | Telescopic coil spring oil damped, 42 mm Travel |
| Tyres | ||
| Front tyre | 130/70-18 | 120/80-16 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80-16 | 150/80-15 |
Eliminator vs V302C: questions people ask
- Which is cheaper, the Eliminator or the V302C?
- The V302C is cheaper by ₹1,67,040 at the base variant (₹4,48,960 against ₹6,16,000 ex-showroom Delhi).
- Which gives better mileage, the Eliminator or the V302C?
- The V302C claims 36 kmpl against 29 kmpl. Real-world figures for both will be lower.
- What is the on-road price difference between the Eliminator and V302C in Delhi?
- About ₹2,10,700: roughly ₹7,14,260 for the Eliminator and ₹5,03,560 for the V302C, base variants, including road tax, registration and insurance.
- Which costs less to own over five years?
- Our estimate for five years at 30 km a day in Delhi is ₹9,39,214 for the Eliminator and ₹6,91,332 for the V302C, including purchase, fuel, servicing and insurance renewals. The V302C comes out ₹2,47,882 ahead.
