Triumph Bonneville America vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville America vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Triumph Bonneville America: 61 hp @ 6,800 rpm hp, 231 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Bonneville America
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
61 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
68 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
231 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
61 hp @ 6,800 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
68 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
231 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville America
7.8/10
"An underrated used cruiser that punches well above its price point."
Pros
+Smooth, characterful parallel twin
+Excellent parts availability
+Comfortable upright riding position
Cons
−Cam tensioner issues pre-2008
−Fork seals wear prematurely
−Limited wind protection
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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