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Arch 1s vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Arch 1s vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Arch 1s: Approximately 122 hp @ 5,900 rpm (note: based on S&S 124ci engine specs, exact tuning may vary per build) hp, Approximately 272 kg (wet/curb weight; note: exact figure varies by configuration) weight, top speed Approximately 193 km/h (estimated; official figure not formally published), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model) hp, 272 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Arch 1s Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
122 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
176 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
272 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
Approximately 122 hp @ 5,900 rpm (note: based on S&S 124ci engine specs, exact tuning may vary per build)
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
Approximately 176 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (note: estimated based on engine platform)
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
Approximately 193 km/h (estimated; official figure not formally published)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
Approximately 272 kg (wet/curb weight; note: exact figure varies by configuration)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
Estimated 8–10 L/100km (note: official figures not widely published by manufacturer)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Arch 1s
Arch 1s
8.2/10

"A serious motorcycle wearing a showpiece reputation it doesn't deserve."

Pros
+S&S motor pulls beautifully
+Exceptional bespoke build quality
+Surprisingly capable handling chassis
Cons
Parts availability genuinely problematic
Servicing network almost nonexistent
Previous owners rarely rode them
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
7.5/10

"Dependable, honest cruiser that punches above its used asking price."

Pros
+Near-indestructible engine reliability
+Comfortable upright riding position
+Affordable used market pricing
Cons
Wallowy at highway speeds
Stock seat punishes long rides
Chrome quality disappoints over time

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