Yamaha Stryker 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Yamaha Stryker 1300 produces 67 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Yamaha Stryker 1300 wins by 17 hp.

Yamaha Stryker 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha Stryker 1300 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 Stryker 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Stryker 1300 299 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight).

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

Fuel use: Yamaha Stryker 1300 5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 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 Stryker 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Stryker 1300 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Yamaha Stryker 1300 caveat: You need touring comfort or long highway miles. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

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

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha Stryker 1300: 67 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

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

Yamaha Stryker 1300 — Style-conscious riders wanting affordable, reliable daily cruising.

Yamaha Stryker 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Stryker 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Yamaha Stryker 1300: 67 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model) hp, 299 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.