Harley-davidson Slim Softail vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Slim Softail produces 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, 2018–present); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Harley-davidson Slim Softail wins by 43 hp.

Harley-davidson Slim Softail vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Slim Softail 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits). Harley-davidson Slim Softail is the faster of the two.

Harley-davidson Slim Softail vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Slim Softail 300 kg (curb weight, 2020 model), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight).

Harley-davidson Slim Softail vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Slim Softail 5.8 L/100km (approx. 17.2 km/L) — estimated 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 Slim Softail vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Slim Softail 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Slim Softail caveat: New riders or anyone prioritising canyon carving. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Harley-davidson Slim Softail vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

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

Harley-davidson Slim Softail vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Slim Softail: 300 kg, 93 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Harley-davidson Slim Softail vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Slim Softail vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Harley-davidson Slim Softail: 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm (Milwaukee-Eight 107, 2018–present) hp, 300 kg (curb weight, 2020 model) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: electronically limited in some markets), 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.