Triumph Rocket 3 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Rocket 3 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Triumph Rocket 3: 167 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 291 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 209 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Triumph Rocket 3
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
167 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
221 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
209 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
291 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
167 hp @ 6,000 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
221 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
209 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
291 kg (curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5–9.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Rocket 3
8.5/10
"Nothing else on the market delivers this kind of muscular, addictive insanity."
Pros
+Torque completely redefines expectations
+Surprisingly capable through corners
+Tremendous build quality throughout
Cons
−Rear tyre consumption is brutal
−Physically very heavy machine
−Dealer servicing costs add up
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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