Yamaha Stryker 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Stryker 1300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500. 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 Classic 1500: 68 hp @ 4,800 rpm hp, 309 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Stryker 1300
Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500
Horsepower (hp)
67 hp
68 hp
Torque (Nm)
106 Nm
118 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
175 km/h
175 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
299 kg
309 kg
Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Horsepower
67 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Yamaha did not officially publish power figures for this model)
68 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Torque
106 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
118 Nm @ 3,000 rpm
Top Speed
175 km/h (estimated; note: not officially published by Yamaha)
175 km/h
Weight
299 kg (wet/curb weight)
309 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
5.5 L/100km (approx. 18 km/L typical real-world average)
6.5 L/100km (approximately 15.4 km/L)
Fairing
No
No
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Stryker 1300
7.5/10
"Underrated, stylish cruiser offering serious value for savvy used buyers."
Pros
+Torquey, accessible low-end power
+Low seat, beginner friendly
+Bulletproof fuel injection
Cons
−Rear shock wears quickly
−Zero touring capability
−Fork seals leak with age
Kawasaki Vulcan Classic 1500
7.8/10
"Reliable, characterful cruiser that genuinely embarrasses bikes costing twice as much."
Pros
+Bulletproof Kawasaki engine reliability
+Strong low-end torque delivery
+Parts widely available cheap
Cons
−Carb needs attention if neglected
−Chrome deteriorates and costs
−Heavy for newer riders
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