Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob produces 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: estimated for 96ci Twin Cam; 103ci variant approx. 73 hp); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob wins by 18 hp.

Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob 305 kg (wet/curb weight, 2008-2017 Dyna FXDF), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight).

Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average for 2008-2017 Dyna Fat Bob), 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 Dyna Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob 7.8/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob caveat: New riders intimidated by weight and maintenance costs. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob: 68 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob — Experienced riders wanting authentic V-twin character daily.

Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Q: Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob 185 km/h, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits). Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob is the faster of the two.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob: 68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: estimated for 96ci Twin Cam; 103ci variant approx. 73 hp) hp, 305 kg (wet/curb weight, 2008-2017 Dyna FXDF) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. 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.