Suzuki Intruder 800 vs Kawasaki Vn900 Vulcan Classic
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder 800 vs Kawasaki Vn900 Vulcan Classic. Suzuki Intruder 800: 48 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed/limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Kawasaki Vn900 Vulcan Classic: 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 272 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Intruder 800
Kawasaki Vn900 Vulcan Classic
Horsepower (hp)
48 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
61 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
228 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
48 hp @ 7,000 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque
61 Nm @ 5,000 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed/limited in some markets)
175 km/h
Weight
228 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L) — estimated typical real-world average
4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Intruder 800
7.5/10
"A sensible, dependable cruiser that rewards buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof V-twin engine
+Cheap and easy maintenance
+Comfortable all-day ergonomics
Cons
−Carb issues from neglect
−Chrome corrodes badly
−Mediocre suspension all round
Kawasaki Vn900 Vulcan Classic
7.5/10
"Honest, dependable cruiser that rewards sensible buyers who inspect carefully."
Pros
+Bulletproof engine reliability
+Excellent used value
+Maintenance-free belt drive
Cons
−Carb issues when neglected
−Seat comfort degrades quickly
−Limited wind protection
Top 10 Accessories
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