Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400: 96 hp @ 6,500 rpm hp, 340 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 195 km/h (estimated), 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
Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
96 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
120 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
195 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
340 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
96 hp @ 6,500 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
120 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
195 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
340 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Moto Guzzi Eldorado 1400
7.5/10
"A deeply characterful cruiser for riders who value soul over practicality."
Pros
+Intoxicating torquey V-twin character
+Shaft drive, zero chain hassle
+Genuinely premium touring equipment
Cons
−Thin dealer and parts network
−Significant engine vibration throughout
−Heavy at low-speed maneuvers
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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