Suzuki Intruder 150 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder 150 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Suzuki Intruder 150: ~9.5 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated) hp, ~131 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~110 km/h (estimated), 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 Intruder 150
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
9.5 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
11 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
110 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
131 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
~9.5 hp @ 7,000 rpm (estimated)
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
~11 Nm @ 5,500 rpm (estimated)
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
~110 km/h (estimated)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
~131 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~3.0 L/100km or ~33 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Intruder 150
6.5/10
"Honest city runabout that punches its weight, nothing more."
Pros
+Bulletproof low-maintenance engine
+Excellent real-world fuel economy
+Relaxed upright cruiser ergonomics
Cons
−Wobbly underdamped suspension
−Highway speeds feel strained
−Carb jetting problems prevalent
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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