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Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Triumph Thunderbird Storm: 97 hp @ 6,000 rpm hp, 358 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed approx. 185 km/h (note: best estimate based on available data), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. 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 Thunderbird Storm Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Horsepower (hp)
97 hp
50 hp
Torque (Nm)
146 Nm
76 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
358 kg
272 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
97 hp @ 6,000 rpm
50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model)
Torque
146 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
76 Nm @ 3,500 rpm
Top Speed
approx. 185 km/h (note: best estimate based on available data)
175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits)
Weight
358 kg (wet/curb weight)
272 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
approx. 6.5 L/100km (note: estimated real-world average, official figures vary)
5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Triumph Thunderbird Storm
Triumph Thunderbird Storm
7.5/10

"A serious cruiser that rides better than it looks."

Pros
+Massive usable torque
+Excellent British build quality
+Handles well for cruiser
Cons
Belt drive needs close inspection
Fork seals notoriously weak
Heavy at low speed
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
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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