Yamaha Bolt 950 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha Bolt 950 175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits).

Yamaha Bolt 950 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Bolt 950 252 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight). Yamaha Bolt 950 is lighter by 20 kg.

Yamaha Bolt 950 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha Bolt 950 4.5 L/100km (approx. 22 km/L typical real-world average), 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.

Yamaha Bolt 950 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Bolt 950 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Yamaha Bolt 950 caveat: You regularly tour or prioritize highway comfort. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Yamaha Bolt 950 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha Bolt 950: 54 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Yamaha Bolt 950 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha Bolt 950: 252 kg, 54 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Yamaha Bolt 950 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Q: Yamaha Bolt 950 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Yamaha Bolt 950 produces 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm; Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Yamaha Bolt 950 wins by 4 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Bolt 950 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Yamaha Bolt 950: 54 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 252 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha), 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.