Triumph Rocket Iii Classic vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Rocket Iii Classic vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Triumph Rocket Iii Classic: 146 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 367 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 193 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 Iii Classic
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
146 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
221 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
193 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
367 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
146 hp @ 6,000 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
221 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
193 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
367 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approximately 13.3 km/L, estimated real-world average)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Rocket Iii Classic
8.5/10
"The ultimate cruiser for riders who've outgrown everything else."
Pros
+Absolutely monstrous usable torque
+Buttery smooth triple character
+Rock-solid build quality
Cons
−Genuinely heavy, no debate
−Early fueling can be jerky
−Front brakes merely adequate
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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