Kawasaki Vulcan 900 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 Vulcan 900 Classic
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
78 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
78 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated — note: governed/comfort-oriented cruiser, real-world varies)
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
4.8 L/100km (approx. 20.8 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 Vulcan 900 Classic
7.2/10
"Solid, sensible cruiser that rewards practicality over personality every time."
Pros
+Bulletproof reliability record
+Smooth, accessible power delivery
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Lacks real riding character
−Short fuel range disappoints
−Fork seals age poorly
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