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All Bikes/Compare/Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Kawasaki Vulcan S 650: 61 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 180 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 185 km/h depending on conditions), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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.

Performance at a Glance

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

Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
63 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
180 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
61 hp @ 7,500 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
63 Nm @ 6,600 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
180 km/h (estimated; note: some sources cite up to 185 km/h depending on conditions)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approximately 22 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 S 650
Kawasaki Vulcan S 650
7.5/10

"Underrated used buy with bulletproof mechanicals and smart ergonomic flexibility."

Pros
+Adjustable ergonomics actually work
+Ninja 650 reliability underneath
+Excellent fuel economy
Cons
Styling divides opinion sharply
Chain often neglected by owners
Limited aftermarket support
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

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Pirelli Night Dragon Rear Motorcycle Tire 180/70B-15 (76H) - Fits: Kawasaki Vulcan Classic LT VN900 2006-2019
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