Yamaha V-star 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha V-star 650 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits). Kawasaki Vulcan 900 is the faster of the two.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha V-star 650 228 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight). Yamaha V-star 650 is lighter by 44 kg.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha V-star 650 3.8 L/100km (approx. 26 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 V-star 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha V-star 650 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Yamaha V-star 650 caveat: You regularly ride highways above 70mph. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha V-star 650: 40 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha V-star 650: 228 kg, 40 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Q: Yamaha V-star 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Yamaha V-star 650 produces 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm; Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model). Kawasaki Vulcan 900 wins by 10 hp.

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha V-star 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Yamaha V-star 650: 40 hp @ 7,500 rpm hp, 228 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 160 km/h (estimated, note: governed by gearing and aerodynamics), 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.