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All Bikes/Compare/Honda Rebel 1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Honda Rebel 1100 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

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.

Performance at a Glance

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

Honda Rebel 1100 Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
87 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
98 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
233 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
87 hp @ 7,000 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
98 Nm @ 4,750 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated; Honda does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
233 kg (curb weight, standard transmission; DCT version approx. 238 kg)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approximately 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Honda Rebel 1100
Honda Rebel 1100
8.2/10

"The cruiser that actually rewards riders who like riding."

Pros
+Strong, tractable parallel twin
+DCT option genuinely useful
+Honda reliability track record
Cons
DCT early software gremlins
Limited aftermarket support still
Seat comfort drops after hours
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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Traild Ceramic Brake Pad Set for Honda Rebel 1100/1100T 2021-2025 Ceramic Brake Pad Full Vehicle Set
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Dunlop D404 Rear Motorcycle Tire 130/90-15 (66H) Black Wall for Honda Rebel 250C CMX250C 1996-2009
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AJC Battery Compatible with Honda CMX1100 Rebel 1100 DCT 1100CC Motorcycle Battery (2022-2024)
Battery
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DID (520VX3GB-112) Gold 112 Link High Performance VX Series X-Ring Chain with Connecting Link
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Cyclemax Standard GN4 10W-30 Oil Change Kit compatible with 2021-2025 Honda REBEL 1100
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Mesh Riding Jacket
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Chain Lube & Cleaner Kit
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