Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Triumph Thunderbird Storm approx. 185 km/h (note: best estimate based on available data), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits).

Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Triumph Thunderbird Storm 358 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight).

Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Triumph Thunderbird Storm approx. 6.5 L/100km (note: estimated real-world average, official figures vary), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 5.2 L/100km (approx. 19.2 km/L typical real-world average). Real-world economy varies by rider weight, traffic, and how hard the throttle gets twisted.

Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Triumph Thunderbird Storm 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Triumph Thunderbird Storm caveat: You prioritise Harley badge over riding ability. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Triumph Thunderbird Storm: 97 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Triumph Thunderbird Storm: 358 kg, 97 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Q: Triumph Thunderbird Storm vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Triumph Thunderbird Storm produces 97 hp @ 6,000 rpm; Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Triumph Thunderbird Storm wins by 47 hp.

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.