Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 2000. Suzuki Intruder M1800r: 127 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 347 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, may vary), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Kawasaki Vulcan 2000: 103 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 359 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; limited by aerodynamics and gearing), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Suzuki Intruder M1800r
Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
Horsepower (hp)
127 hp
103 hp
Torque (Nm)
160 Nm
175 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
347 kg
359 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
127 hp @ 6,000 rpm
103 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque
160 Nm @ 3,200 rpm
175 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, may vary)
185 km/h (estimated; limited by aerodynamics and gearing)
Weight
347 kg (wet/curb weight)
359 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L typical real-world average)
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L) — estimated real-world average
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Suzuki Intruder M1800r
7.8/10
"A genuinely serious cruiser that rewards riders who actually ride."
Pros
+Massive torque, effortless cruising
+Shaft drive, low maintenance
+Surprisingly capable handling
Cons
−Heavy, awkward at parking speeds
−Low-speed throttle surging issues
−Parts availability hit-or-miss
Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
7.5/10
"Serious muscle cruiser that rewards big, experienced riders willing to commit."
Pros
+Monstrous torque, effortless cruising
+Japanese reliability, solid engineering
+Strong used value proposition
Cons
−Brutally heavy, unwieldy low-speed
−Thirsty, expect 35mpg
−Limited aftermarket support
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