Yamaha Royal Star 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha Royal Star 1300 185 km/h (estimated; note: governed/limited in some markets), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits). Yamaha Royal Star 1300 is the faster of the two.

Yamaha Royal Star 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Royal Star 1300 338 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by variant), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight).

Yamaha Royal Star 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha Royal Star 1300 6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L) — estimated 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 Royal Star 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Royal Star 1300 8.0/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Yamaha Royal Star 1300 scores higher on the overall verdict. Yamaha Royal Star 1300 caveat: Short inseam riders or hardcore Harley loyalists. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Yamaha Royal Star 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha Royal Star 1300: 74 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Yamaha Royal Star 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha Royal Star 1300: 338 kg, 74 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Yamaha Royal Star 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Q: Yamaha Royal Star 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Yamaha Royal Star 1300 produces 74 hp @ 5,500 rpm; Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Yamaha Royal Star 1300 wins by 24 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Royal Star 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Yamaha Royal Star 1300: 74 hp @ 5,500 rpm hp, 338 kg (wet/curb weight — varies slightly by variant) weight, top speed 185 km/h (estimated; note: governed/limited in some markets), Motoryk rating 8.0/10. 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.