Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Suzuki Boulevard M109r 200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not publish an official figure), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits). Suzuki Boulevard M109r is the faster of the two.

Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Suzuki Boulevard M109r 347 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight).

Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Suzuki Boulevard M109r 8.2/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Suzuki Boulevard M109r scores higher on the overall verdict. Suzuki Boulevard M109r caveat: New riders, short commuters, or heat-sensitive tall riders. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Suzuki Boulevard M109r: 127 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Suzuki Boulevard M109r: 347 kg, 127 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Q: Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Suzuki Boulevard M109r produces 127 hp @ 6,200 rpm; Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Suzuki Boulevard M109r wins by 77 hp.

Q: Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Suzuki Boulevard M109r 6.5–8.0 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.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki Boulevard M109r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Suzuki Boulevard M109r: 127 hp @ 6,200 rpm hp, 347 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (estimated; Suzuki does not publish an official figure), Motoryk rating 8.2/10. 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.