Can-am Spyder Rt vs Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Can-am Spyder Rt
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
75 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
127 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
452 kg
393 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
115 hp @ 7,500 rpm
75 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated)
Torque
108 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
127 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
452 kg (wet/curb weight)
393 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.2 L/100km (approx. 16.1 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Can-am Spyder Rt
7.5/10
"Outstanding touring machine, but only if you're honest about what it is."
Pros
+Effortless stability on highways
+Massive touring luggage capacity
+Semi-auto gearbox is brilliant
Cons
−Dealer-only servicing costs hurt
−Proprietary tires are pricey
−Front suspension wears quickly
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
7.8/10
"Underrated touring cruiser that punishes brand snobbery with excellent value."
Pros
+Torquey, effortless highway cruising
+Full fairing genuinely effective
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Heavy at low speed maneuvers
−Infotainment panel fragility issues
−Suspension basic for the weight