Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Suzuki Intruder VS800
The Suzuki Intruder VS800 is more powerful than the Kawasaki Vulcan 900, while the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 has a lower seat. The Suzuki Intruder VS800 produces 97 hp (72 kW), giving it the stronger stated output; the Kawasaki Vulcan 900’s lower seat offers a useful fit-related distinction. Their mass figures use different measurement bases, so they do not establish a direct weight advantage. The choice comes down to whether power reserve or seat height matters more for your riding.
Data for different model years: Kawasaki Vulcan 900 — 2026; Suzuki Intruder VS800 — 2002.
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Suzuki Intruder VS800: specifications
| Specifications side by side | Kawasaki Vulcan 900Model year 2026 | Suzuki Intruder VS800Model year 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 903 cm³ | 805 cm³ |
| Power | 51 hp (38 kW) | 97 hp (72 kW) — Favorable value |
| Wet weight | 281 kg | — |
| Dry weight | — | 201 kg |
| Seat height | 681 mm | 700 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.1 L — Favorable value | 12 L |
Percentages use the second model as the baseline. Highlighting applies only to comparable power, torque, mass and fuel capacity; it does not predict handling or acceleration.
Engine
| Specifications side by side | Kawasaki Vulcan 900Model year 2026 | Suzuki Intruder VS800Model year 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 903 cm³ | 805 cm³ |
| Power | 51 hp (38 kW) | 97 hp (72 kW) — Favorable value |
| Engine type | V-Twin, four-stroke | V-Twin |
| Bore × stroke | 88.0 x 74.2 mm | 83.0 x 74.4 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection | Carburettor |
| Starting | Electric | Electric |
Transmission
| Specifications side by side | Kawasaki Vulcan 900Model year 2026 | Suzuki Intruder VS800Model year 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual 5-speed | Manual 5-speed |
| Final drive | Belt | Shaft |
Dimensions and weight
| Specifications side by side | Kawasaki Vulcan 900Model year 2026 | Suzuki Intruder VS800Model year 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 681 mm | 700 mm |
| Length | 2,464 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Width | 1,006 mm | 885 mm |
| Height | 1,064 mm | 1,180 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,646 mm | 1,560 mm |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm | 125 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 20.1 L — Favorable value | 12 L |
Brakes
| Specifications side by side | Kawasaki Vulcan 900Model year 2026 | Suzuki Intruder VS800Model year 2002 |
|---|---|---|
| Front brakes | Single 300mm hydraulic disc | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Hydraulic. Two-piston calipers. | Expanding brake |
| Front tire | 130/90-16 | 100/90-19 57H |
| Rear tire | 180/70-15 | 140/90-15 M/C 70H |
Key differences
This comparison uses Kawasaki Vulcan 900 from 2026 and Suzuki Intruder VS800 from 2002.
Power
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
51 hp (38 kW)
Suzuki Intruder VS800
97 hp (72 kW)
Highlighted valueEngine capacity
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
903 cm³
Highlighted valueSuzuki Intruder VS800
805 cm³
Seat height
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
681 mm
Highlighted valueSuzuki Intruder VS800
700 mm
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Suzuki Intruder VS800: which one to choose?
- Choose Suzuki Intruder VS800 if you want greater power reserve for highway riding with a passenger; the difference is 89.4 %.
- Choose Kawasaki Vulcan 900 if a lower seat would help you reach the ground; its seat is lower by 19 mm.
FAQ
- Which motorcycle has more engine capacity?
- The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 has more engine capacity: 903 cm³ versus 805 cm³ for the Suzuki Intruder VS800.
- Which motorcycle has more power?
- The Suzuki Intruder VS800 has more power: 97 hp (72 kW), versus 51 hp (38 kW) for the Kawasaki Vulcan 900.
- Which motorcycle has the larger fuel tank?
- The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 has the larger fuel tank at 20.1 L, compared with 12 L for the Suzuki Intruder VS800.