Indian Spirit vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Indian Spirit vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Indian Spirit: ~70 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated, varies by year/configuration) hp, ~295 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated). 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
Indian Spirit
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
70 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
110 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
295 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~70 hp @ 5,500 rpm (estimated, varies by year/configuration)
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
~110 Nm @ 3,500 rpm (estimated)
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
~185 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
~295 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated, real-world cruising)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Indian Spirit
"Verify the exact model name before any money changes hands."
Pros
+Model name needs verification
+Indian brand generally reliable
+Strong dealer network exists
Cons
−Model doesn't appear to exist
−Documentation risk if mislabeled
−Parts sourcing complications possible
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
Top 10 Accessories
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