Can-am Spyder F3 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Can-am Spyder F3 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Can-am Spyder F3: 115 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 386 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 190 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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
Can-am Spyder F3
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
386 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
108 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
190 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
386 kg (curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder F3
7.5/10
"Brilliant used buy for the right rider, worthless for everyone else."
Pros
+Bulletproof Rotax 1330 engine
+Exceptional stability in corners
+Low mileage used examples common
Cons
−Not a real motorcycle
−Three tires get expensive
−Transmission fluid often neglected
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
Top 10 Accessories
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