Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Cross Bones produces approximately 60 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: Harley did not officially publish HP figures for this era; estimated from Twin Cam 96B engine); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Harley-davidson Cross Bones wins by 10 hp.

Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Cross Bones approximately 175 km/h (note: estimated), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits).

Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Cross Bones 297 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight).

Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Cross Bones approximately 6.5 L/100km (note: estimated real-world average), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Cross Bones 7.0/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Cross Bones caveat: You tour regularly or hate frequent maintenance bills. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Cross Bones: 60 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Cross Bones: 297 kg, 60 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Cross Bones vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Harley-davidson Cross Bones: approximately 60 hp @ 5,000 rpm (note: Harley did not officially publish HP figures for this era; estimated from Twin Cam 96B engine) hp, 297 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approximately 175 km/h (note: estimated), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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.