Honda Vtx1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Vtx1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500. Honda Vtx1300: 68 hp @ 5,000 rpm hp, 295 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500: 68 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 309 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Vtx1300
Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
108 Nm
118 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
295 kg
309 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
68 hp @ 5,000 rpm
68 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque
108 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
118 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight
295 kg (wet/curb weight)
309 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Honda Vtx1300
8.0/10
"Bulletproof, torquey cruiser that punches well above its used price."
Pros
+Legendary Honda reliability
+Massive torque, effortless cruising
+Affordable used market
Cons
−Heavy at slow speeds
−Carbs need attention if stored
−Styling divides opinion
Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500
7.8/10
"Reliable, characterful cruiser that genuinely embarrasses bikes costing twice as much."
Pros
+Bulletproof Kawasaki engine reliability
+Strong low-end torque delivery
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Carb needs attention if neglected
−Chrome deteriorates and costs
−Heavy for newer riders
Top 10 Accessories
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