Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager vs Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
Horsepower (hp)
75 hp
93 hp
Torque (Nm)
127 Nm
150 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 km/h
177 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
393 kg
389 kg
Type
Touring
Touring
Horsepower
75 hp @ 5,000 rpm (estimated)
93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque
127 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
150 Nm @ 3,250 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
177 km/h
Weight
393 kg (wet/curb weight)
389 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.2 L/100km (approx. 16.1 km/L)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager
7.8/10
"Underrated touring cruiser that punishes brand snobbery with excellent value."
Pros
+Torquey, effortless highway cruising
+Full fairing genuinely effective
+Strong resale value stability
Cons
−Heavy at low speed maneuvers
−Infotainment panel fragility issues
−Suspension basic for the weight
Harley-davidson Ultra Limited
8.0/10
"The best used touring value if you buy the right year."
Pros
+Exceptional long-distance comfort
+Milwaukee-Eight hugely improved
+Heated everything standard
Cons
−Pre-2017 tensioner issues
−Expensive tire replacement costs
−Infotainment ages poorly