Bajaj Avenger 220 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bajaj Avenger 220 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Bajaj Avenger 220: 19.03 hp @ 8,400 rpm hp, 152 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 114 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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
Bajaj Avenger 220
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
19.03 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
17.55 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
114 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
152 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
19.03 hp @ 8,400 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
17.55 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
114 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
152 kg (curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.0 L/100km or approximately 33 km/L
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Bajaj Avenger 220
6.5/10
"Solid budget cruiser if you buy carefully and manage expectations."
Pros
+Relaxed, comfortable riding position
+Affordable parts and servicing
+Decent highway cruising ability
Cons
−Mediocre braking performance
−Cheap plastics and switchgear
−Limited power for overtaking
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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