Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Suzuki Intruder M1800r 200 km/h (electronically limited; estimated, may vary), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits). Suzuki Intruder M1800r is the faster of the two.

Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Suzuki Intruder M1800r 347 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight).

Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Suzuki Intruder M1800r 7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 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 Intruder M1800r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Suzuki Intruder M1800r 7.8/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Suzuki Intruder M1800r scores higher on the overall verdict. Suzuki Intruder M1800r caveat: Shorter riders or city commuters lacking confidence. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Suzuki Intruder M1800r: 127 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Suzuki Intruder M1800r: 347 kg, 127 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Q: Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Suzuki Intruder M1800r produces 127 hp @ 6,000 rpm; Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Suzuki Intruder M1800r wins by 77 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki Intruder M1800r vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. 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 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.