Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster: 77 hp @ 6,100 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 177 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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 Speedmaster
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
77 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
177 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
252 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
77 hp @ 6,100 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
106 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
177 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
252 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km or 18.2 km/L (typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster
8.0/10
"The cruiser that doesn't embarrass you at a twisty road."
Pros
+Torquey twin, effortless pulling
+Premium build quality throughout
+Comfortable genuine two-up capability
Cons
−Belt drive needs regular inspection
−Awkward ergonomics for tall riders
−Early TBW software gremlins
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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