Kawasaki Vn1500 Vulcan vs Suzuki Intruder 1400
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Vn1500 Vulcan vs Suzuki Intruder 1400. Kawasaki Vn1500 Vulcan: 68 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 309 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Suzuki Intruder 1400: 68 hp @ 4,700 rpm (estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish figures for all markets) hp, 261 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and rider), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Vn1500 Vulcan
Suzuki Intruder 1400
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
103 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
309 kg
261 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
68 hp @ 4,800 rpm
68 hp @ 4,700 rpm (estimated; Suzuki did not officially publish figures for all markets)
Torque
115 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
103 Nm @ 3,200 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
185 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: varies by gearing and rider)
Weight
309 kg (wet/curb weight)
261 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5–7.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.5–6.5 L/100km (approx. 15–18 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Vn1500 Vulcan
7.5/10
"Dependable, characterful cruiser that rewards patient, mechanically curious buyers."
Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Strong low-end torque
+Affordable used pricing
Cons
−Carbs gum up quickly
−Suspension embarrassingly soft stock
−Heavy at low speeds
Suzuki Intruder 1400
7.8/10
"An underrated, bulletproof cruiser that punches well above its price."
Pros
+Near-indestructible V-twin engine
+Massive low-end torque
+Parts still widely available
Cons
−Carbs need attention when neglected
−Soft suspension limits cornering confidence
−Long-distance seat comfort poor
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