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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Suzuki Boulevard C50

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Suzuki Boulevard C50

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Suzuki Boulevard C50. 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. Suzuki Boulevard C50: 50 hp @ 7,400 rpm (estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 247 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 170 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed), Motoryk rating 7.2/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Suzuki Boulevard C50
Horsepower (hp)
50 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
76 Nm
65 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
170 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
272 kg
247 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
50 hp @ 7,400 rpm (estimated; Suzuki does not officially publish power figures for this model)
Torque
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
65 Nm @ 3,200 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
170 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not publish official top speed)
Weight
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
247 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Kawasaki Vulcan 900
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
Suzuki Boulevard C50
Suzuki Boulevard C50
7.2/10

"Dependable, affordable cruiser that delivers exactly what it promises."

Pros
+Bulletproof shaft drive reliability
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
+Smooth low-rev torque
Cons
Carb issues from sitting
Zero excitement factor
Front brake feels wooden

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