Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which has more power?

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model); Harley-davidson Forty-eight produces 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm. Harley-davidson Forty-eight wins by 10 hp.

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is faster?

Top speed: Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits), Harley-davidson Forty-eight 170 km/h. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 is the faster of the two.

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is lighter?

Weight: Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight), Harley-davidson Forty-eight 253 kg (wet/curb weight).

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Kawasaki Vulcan 900 5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average), Harley-davidson Forty-eight 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10 and Harley-davidson Forty-eight 7.5/10. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance. Harley-davidson Forty-eight caveat: You regularly tour or ride beyond 100 miles.

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp.

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 253 kg, 60 hp.

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Harley-davidson Forty-eight. 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. Harley-davidson Forty-eight: 60 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 253 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.