Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,500 rpm (note: estimated for 96ci Twin Cam; 103ci variant approx. 73 hp)
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
112 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (Twin Cam 96; 103ci approx. 119 Nm)
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
305 kg (wet/curb weight, 2008-2017 Dyna FXDF)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L, real-world average for 2008-2017 Dyna Fat Bob)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Dyna Fat Bob
7.8/10
"Raw, honest American muscle that rewards careful used-buying diligence."
Pros
+Bulletproof Twin Cam reliability
+Genuinely aggressive visual presence
+Responsive handling for its class
Cons
−Cam tensioners need early inspection
−Rear isolator mounts crack silently
−Motorway cruising vibration tiring
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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