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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Freewheeler vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Harley-davidson Freewheeler vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Freewheeler vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Harley-davidson Freewheeler: 90 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 452 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited and trike dynamics restrict top speed), 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.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Harley-davidson Freewheeler Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
145 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
452 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
90 hp @ 5,020 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
145 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited and trike dynamics restrict top speed)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
452 kg (curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Freewheeler
Harley-davidson Freewheeler
7.5/10

"A capable, confidence-inspiring trike that rewards patient, realistic buyers."

Pros
+Reliable Milwaukee-Eight engine
+Strong resale value holds
+Excellent dealer network coverage
Cons
Rear differential expensive to fix
Stock seat genuinely terrible
Corners require total relearning
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
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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