Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic. Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500: 68 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 309 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic: 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 272 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated — note: governed/comfort-oriented cruiser, real-world varies), Motoryk rating 7.2/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic
Horsepower (hp)
68 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
118 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
309 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
68 hp @ 4,800 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
118 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
78 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated — note: governed/comfort-oriented cruiser, real-world varies)
Weight
309 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
4.8 L/100km (approx. 20.8 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500
7.8/10
"Reliable, characterful cruiser that genuinely embarrasses bikes costing twice as much."
Pros
+Bulletproof Kawasaki engine reliability
+Strong low-end torque delivery
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Carb needs attention if neglected
−Chrome deteriorates and costs
−Heavy for newer riders
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
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