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All Bikes/Compare/Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber: 55 hp @ 6,250 rpm hp, 229 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed), 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 V9 Bobber Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
55 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
62 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
229 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
55 hp @ 6,250 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
62 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: manufacturer does not officially publish top speed)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
229 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18.2 km/L, typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
Moto Guzzi V9 Bobber
7.5/10

"Flawed but deeply lovable — buy one with your heart, not spreadsheet."

Pros
+Incredible torquey V-twin character
+Shaft drive zero maintenance
+Stunning authentic bobber aesthetics
Cons
Early fueling surging issues
Suspension too soft loaded
Dealer network frustratingly sparse
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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