Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 produces 12 hp @ 9,500 rpm; Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Kawasaki Vulcan 900 wins by 38 hp.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Kawasaki Eliminator 125 100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits). Kawasaki Vulcan 900 is the faster of the two.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Kawasaki Eliminator 125 139 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight). Kawasaki Eliminator 125 is lighter by 133 kg.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Kawasaki Eliminator 125 2.5 L/100km or approximately 40 km/L (typical 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.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Kawasaki Eliminator 125 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Kawasaki Eliminator 125 caveat: You need regular dual-carriageway commuting speed. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Kawasaki Eliminator 125: 12 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Kawasaki Eliminator 125: 139 kg, 12 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Eliminator 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Kawasaki Eliminator 125: 12 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 139 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 100 km/h (estimate — note: real-world top speed varies by rider weight and conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.