Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Boulevard S40 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Suzuki Boulevard S40: 31 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 179 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 145 km/h, 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Boulevard S40
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
31 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
50 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
145 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
179 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
31 hp @ 6,000 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
50 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
145 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
179 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
3.5 L/100km or approximately 28.5 km/L
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Boulevard S40
6.5/10
"A perfect starter bike you'll sell within two years."
Pros
+Nearly indestructible engine
+Dirt cheap used prices
+Lightweight and forgiving
Cons
−Highway speeds feel miserable
−Minimal updates over decades
−You'll outgrow it fast
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
Top 10 Accessories
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