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All Bikes/Compare/Harley-davidson Softail Heritage vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Harley-davidson Softail Heritage vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Softail Heritage vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Harley-davidson Softail Heritage: 90 hp @ 5,020 rpm hp, 337 kg (curb weight, 2018+ Milwaukee-Eight model) weight, top speed 177 km/h, 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.

Performance at a Glance

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

Harley-davidson Softail Heritage Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
90 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
142 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
337 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
142 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
337 kg (curb weight, 2018+ Milwaukee-Eight model)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Harley-davidson Softail Heritage
Harley-davidson Softail Heritage
7.8/10

"The definitive used classic cruiser — buy 2018-onwards, budget wisely."

Pros
+Milwaukee-Eight pulls effortlessly everywhere
+Huge used market availability
+Bulletproof resale value
Cons
Twin Cam heat management poor
Handling limits arrive early
Chrome upkeep costs real money
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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