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

Harley-davidson Fat Bob produces 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley rates in torque primarily, hp is an estimate); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Harley-davidson Fat Bob wins by 43 hp.

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

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

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

Weight: Harley-davidson Fat Bob 303 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ Softail-based model), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight).

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

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Fat Bob 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world estimate for 2018+ model), 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 Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Fat Bob 7.8/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Fat Bob scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Fat Bob caveat: New riders or those prioritizing fuel economy. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

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

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Fat Bob: 93 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

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

Harley-davidson Fat Bob — Experienced riders wanting a credible daily cruiser.

Harley-davidson Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Harley-davidson Fat Bob: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (2018+ Milwaukee-Eight 107; note: Harley rates in torque primarily, hp is an estimate) hp, 303 kg (wet/curb weight, 2018+ Softail-based model) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated, note: varies by year and engine variant), 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.