Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster: 167 hp @ 7,000 rpm hp, 291 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 200 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 Roadster
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
167 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
221 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
200 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
291 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
167 hp @ 7,000 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
200 km/h
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
291 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
7.5 L/100km (approx. 13.3 km/L, real-world estimate)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Triumph Rocket Iii Roadster
8.5/10
"The most ridiculous, addictive, impractical motorcycle money can buy used."
Pros
+Insane torque from idle
+Bulletproof triple engine
+Commanding road presence
Cons
−Brutal low-speed maneuverability
−Expensive dealer servicing
−Thirsty at 35-40mpg
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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