Ducati Xdiavel vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Ducati Xdiavel vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Ducati Xdiavel: 156 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 236 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 225 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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
Ducati Xdiavel
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
156 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
129 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
225 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
236 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
156 hp @ 9,500 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
129 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
225 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
236 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Ducati Xdiavel
8.0/10
"The best power cruiser available, if your wallet survives ownership."
Pros
+Engine is absolutely sensational
+Surprisingly capable through corners
+Aggressive, distinctive visual presence
Cons
−Valve service costs hurt badly
−Long-distance comfort disappoints
−Service history gaps are common
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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