Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Suzuki Thunder 125 produces 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Kawasaki Vulcan 900 wins by 39 hp.

Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Suzuki Thunder 125 110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits). Kawasaki Vulcan 900 is the faster of the two.

Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Suzuki Thunder 125 118 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight). Suzuki Thunder 125 is lighter by 154 kg.

Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Suzuki Thunder 125 2.2 L/100km or approximately 45 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 Thunder 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Suzuki Thunder 125 6.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 scores higher on the overall verdict. Suzuki Thunder 125 caveat: You ever need to ride highways regularly. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Suzuki Thunder 125: 11 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Suzuki Thunder 125 — City commuters wanting cheap, reliable daily transport.

Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Suzuki Thunder 125 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Suzuki Thunder 125: 11 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimated) hp, 118 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 110 km/h (estimated; note: real-world conditions may vary), 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.