Honda Rebel 1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Rebel 1100 185 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits). Honda Rebel 1100 is the faster of the two.

Honda Rebel 1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Rebel 1100 233 kg (curb weight, standard transmission; DCT version approx. 238 kg), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight). Honda Rebel 1100 is lighter by 39 kg.

Honda Rebel 1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Rebel 1100 5.5 L/100km (approximately 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.

Honda Rebel 1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Rebel 1100 8.2/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Honda Rebel 1100 scores higher on the overall verdict. Honda Rebel 1100 caveat: You need heavy touring capability or V-twin soul. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Honda Rebel 1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Honda Rebel 1100: 87 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Honda Rebel 1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Honda Rebel 1100: 233 kg, 87 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Honda Rebel 1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Q: Honda Rebel 1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Honda Rebel 1100 produces 87 hp @ 7,000 rpm; Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Honda Rebel 1100 wins by 37 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Rebel 1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Honda Rebel 1100: 87 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 233 kg (curb weight, standard transmission; DCT version approx. 238 kg) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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.