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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Breakout vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Harley-davidson Breakout vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Breakout vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Harley-davidson Breakout: 94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; earlier models with Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 72 hp) hp, 317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2022+ model; earlier Softail-based models approx. 305 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. 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

Harley-davidson Breakout Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
94 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
166 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
317 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
94 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; earlier models with Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 72 hp)
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
166 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (2022+ Milwaukee-Eight 117; note: earlier Twin Cam 103 produced approx. 130 Nm)
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Harley-Davidson)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
317 kg (wet/curb weight, 2022+ model; earlier Softail-based models approx. 305 kg)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average — note: varies by riding conditions)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Breakout
Harley-davidson Breakout
7.2/10

"A stunning pose machine that rewards patient, straight-line riders generously."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight 114 pulls hard
+Bulletproof long-term reliability
+Stunning visual street presence
Cons
Handling is genuinely compromised
Ground clearance embarrassingly limited
Heavy steering at low speeds
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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