Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic. Kawasaki Vulcan S: 61 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 S
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
63 Nm
78 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
185 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
Torque
63 Nm @ 6,600 rpm
78 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
185 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated — note: governed/comfort-oriented cruiser, real-world varies)
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
4.8 L/100km (approx. 20.8 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Kawasaki Vulcan S
7.5/10
"The sensible cruiser that actually makes mechanical sense used."
Pros
+Adjustable ergonomics suit everyone
+Parallel-twin engine lives forever
+Low maintenance belt drive
Cons
−Stock seat punishes longer rides
−Styling divides opinion sharply
−Low resale value retention
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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