Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 produces 61 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated, air-cooled Evolution V-twin); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 wins by 11 hp.

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 175 km/h (estimated), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits).

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 256 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight). Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 is lighter by 16 kg.

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 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 Roadster 1200 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 7.2/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 scores higher on the overall verdict. Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 caveat: You tour long distances or hate vibration. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Roadster 1200: 61 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Roadster 1200: 256 kg, 61 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Roadster 1200 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Harley-davidson Roadster 1200: 61 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated, air-cooled Evolution V-twin) hp, 256 kg (wet/curb weight — note: varies slightly by model year) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.2/10. 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.