Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Honda Valkyrie 1800 produces 118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Honda Valkyrie 1800 wins by 68 hp.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Honda Valkyrie 1800 185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits). Honda Valkyrie 1800 is the faster of the two.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Honda Valkyrie 1800 380 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight).

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Honda Valkyrie 1800 7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L) — estimated 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 Valkyrie 1800 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Honda Valkyrie 1800 8.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Honda Valkyrie 1800 scores higher on the overall verdict. Honda Valkyrie 1800 caveat: New riders or anyone under 5'8" tall. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Honda Valkyrie 1800: 118 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Honda Valkyrie 1800: 380 kg, 118 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Honda Valkyrie 1800 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Honda Valkyrie 1800: 118 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated, based on GL1800 platform; Honda quoted no official figure) hp, 380 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; Honda did not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.