Suzuki Boulevard M50 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Suzuki Boulevard M50 produces 50 hp @ 6,500 rpm (estimated); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model).

Suzuki Boulevard M50 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Suzuki Boulevard M50 175 km/h (estimated), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits).

Suzuki Boulevard M50 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Suzuki Boulevard M50 238 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight). Suzuki Boulevard M50 is lighter by 34 kg.

Suzuki Boulevard M50 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Suzuki Boulevard M50 5.5 L/100km or approximately 18 km/L (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.

Suzuki Boulevard M50 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Suzuki Boulevard M50 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Suzuki Boulevard M50 caveat: You want aggressive performance or cutting-edge technology. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Suzuki Boulevard M50 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Suzuki Boulevard M50: 50 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Suzuki Boulevard M50 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Suzuki Boulevard M50: 238 kg, 50 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Suzuki Boulevard M50 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki Boulevard M50 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Suzuki Boulevard M50: 50 hp @ 6,500 rpm (estimated) hp, 238 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 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.