Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 produces 72 hp @ 4,800 rpm (estimated, as Kawasaki did not officially publish power figures); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 wins by 22 hp.

Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer did not publish official figure), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits). Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 is the faster of the two.

Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 326 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight).

Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 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 Mean Streak 1600 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 caveat: Short inseam riders or daily long-distance commuters. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600: 72 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600: 326 kg, 72 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Kawasaki Mean Streak 1600: 72 hp @ 4,800 rpm (estimated, as Kawasaki did not officially publish power figures) hp, 326 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; manufacturer did not publish official figure), 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.