Honda Ctx1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Ctx1300
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
Horsepower (hp)
102 hp
75 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
127 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
318 kg
393 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
102 hp @ 6,700 rpm
75 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated)
Torque
130 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
127 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (estimated; Honda did not officially publish a top speed figure)
185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
318 kg (wet/curb weight)
393 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
6.2 L/100km (approx. 16.1 km/L)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Ctx1300
7.5/10
"A flawed but deeply capable tourer that rewards patient, urban-savvy riders."
Pros
+DCT gearbox works brilliantly
+Bulletproof Honda reliability
+Surprisingly strong engine pull
Cons
−Genuinely heavy at speed
−Polarising, awkward styling
−Parts increasingly hard sourcing
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
7.8/10
"Underrated touring cruiser that punishes brand snobbery with excellent value."
Pros
+Torquey, effortless highway cruising
+Full fairing genuinely effective
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Heavy at low speed maneuvers
−Infotainment panel fragility issues
−Suspension basic for the weight