Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 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 Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight: 66 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight: 253 kg, 66 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight produces 66 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated SAE net; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish figures for this model); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight wins by 16 hp.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider and conditions), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits).

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 253 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight). Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight is lighter by 19 kg.

Q: Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight caveat: You regularly ride highway touring trips. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Harley-davidson Sportster Xl1200x Forty-eight: 66 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated SAE net; Harley-Davidson did not officially publish figures for this model) hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies with rider and conditions), 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.