Yamaha Virago 750 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which has more power?

Yamaha Virago 750 produces 50 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated — note: Yamaha did not always publish official figures); Kawasaki Vulcan 900 produces 50 hp @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; Kawasaki does not officially publish output figures for this model).

Yamaha Virago 750 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is faster?

Top speed: Yamaha Virago 750 175 km/h (estimated — note: varies by year and configuration), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 175 km/h (estimated; note: governed more by wind resistance than engine limits).

Yamaha Virago 750 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is lighter?

Weight: Yamaha Virago 750 218 kg (wet/curb weight), Kawasaki Vulcan 900 272 kg (wet/curb weight). Yamaha Virago 750 is lighter by 54 kg.

Yamaha Virago 750 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more fuel-efficient?

Fuel use: Yamaha Virago 750 5.0 L/100km or approximately 20 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 Virago 750 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is more reliable?

Motoryk rates Yamaha Virago 750 7.5/10 and Kawasaki Vulcan 900 7.5/10. Yamaha Virago 750 caveat: You need sportbike performance or modern fuel injection. Kawasaki Vulcan 900 caveat: You want highway touring or serious performance.

Yamaha Virago 750 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which is better for beginners?

Both are reasonable first-bike candidates. Yamaha Virago 750: 50 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 50 hp.

Yamaha Virago 750 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — which should I commute on daily?

Both can commute, but lighter weight and gentler power win in traffic. Yamaha Virago 750: 218 kg, 50 hp. Kawasaki Vulcan 900: 272 kg, 50 hp.

Yamaha Virago 750 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Yamaha Virago 750 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900. Yamaha Virago 750: 50 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated — note: Yamaha did not always publish official figures) hp, 218 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 175 km/h (estimated — note: varies by year and configuration), 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.