Harley-davidson Vrsca V-rod vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Harley-davidson Vrsca V-rod vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Harley-davidson Vrsca V-rod: 115 hp @ 8,250 rpm hp, 294 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 km/h, 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 Vrsca V-rod
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
115 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
100 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
294 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
115 hp @ 8,250 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
100 Nm @ 7,000 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
294 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Harley-davidson Vrsca V-rod
7.5/10
"A genuinely special machine, but buy with eyes fully open."
Pros
+Unique water-cooled Harley engine
+Strong reliable power delivery
+Genuinely eye-catching street presence
Cons
−Wrist-destroying riding position
−Parts availability shrinking fast
−Heavyweight punishes urban riding
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
Top 10 Accessories
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