Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider produces 67 hp @ 5,500 rpm (2014 103ci Twin Cam; earlier models may differ); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider wins by 17 hp.

Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and engine displacement), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits).

Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider 307 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for 2014 FXDL), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight).

Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider 6.0 L/100km (approx. 16.7 km/L, typical 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 Dyna Low Rider vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider caveat: You hate vibration or want sport-touring capability. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider: 67 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

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

Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider — Experienced riders wanting authentic V-twin character daily.

Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Harley-davidson Dyna Low Rider: 67 hp @ 5,500 rpm (2014 103ci Twin Cam; earlier models may differ) hp, 307 kg (wet/curb weight, approximate for 2014 FXDL) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by year and engine displacement), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.