Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm produces 19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm; Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Kawasaki Vulcan 900 wins by 30 hp.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm Approximately 120-125 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits). Kawasaki Vulcan 900 is the faster of the two.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm 192 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight). Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm is lighter by 80 kg.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm Approximately 30-35 km/L (2.9-3.3 L/100km) typical real-world average, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm 6.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 scores higher on the overall verdict. Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm caveat: You need reliability without wrenching occasionally. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm: 19.8 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm: 192 kg, 19.8 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Royal Enfield Thunderbird Storm: 19.8 hp @ 5,250 rpm hp, 192 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed Approximately 120-125 km/h (estimated, may vary by conditions), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. 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.