Kawasaki Vn900 Vulcan Classic vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Vn900 Vulcan Classic
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
76 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
272 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Vn900 Vulcan Classic
7.5/10
"Honest, dependable cruiser that rewards sensible buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Excellent used value
+Maintenance-free belt drive
Cons
−Carb issues when neglected
−Seat comfort degrades quickly
−Limited wind protection
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