Honda Rebel 300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Rebel 300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Honda Rebel 300: 30 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 164 kg (curb/wet weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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 300
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
30 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
27.5 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
164 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
30 hp @ 8,000 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
27.5 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
164 kg (curb/wet weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.2 L/100km (approx. 31 km/L real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Rebel 300
7.0/10
"A honest, reliable starter bike that you'll quickly outgrow."
Pros
+Honda reliability, minimal issues
+Low seat, beginner accessible
+Cheap parts and servicing
Cons
−Highway riding is genuinely miserable
−Single-cylinder vibration above 65mph
−Previous owner abuse common
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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