Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 and the Triumph Bonneville Bobber as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Triumph Motorcycles Philippines Inc. (Autohub Group). Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Vulcan 900
Custom variant
- SRP
- ₱686,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱19,353
Photo: Triumph Motorcycles, via triumphmotorcycles.ph.
Triumph Bonneville Bobber
Bonneville Bobber variant
- SRP
- ₱1,120,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱31,596
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱686,000, which is ₱434,000 (39%) below the Triumph Bonneville Bobber at ₱1,120,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Vulcan 900 is estimated at ₱19,353 a month against ₱31,596 for the Bonneville Bobber, a difference of ₱12,243 a month.
- The Bonneville Bobber makes more power (78 PS against 50 PS for the Vulcan 900).
- The Bonneville Bobber has more torque (106 Nm against 78 Nm for the Vulcan 900).
- The Bonneville Bobber has the larger engine (1,200 cc against 903 cc for the Vulcan 900).
- The Vulcan 900 is the heavier bike (278 kg against 250 kg for the Bonneville Bobber).
- The Vulcan 900 carries more fuel (20 L against 14 L for the Bonneville Bobber).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Vulcan 900Custom, ₱686,000 | Triumph Bonneville BobberBonneville Bobber, ₱1,120,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, V-twin | Liquid-cooled, parallel twin, 8 valve, SOHC, 270° firing order |
| Displacement (differs) | 903 cc | 1200 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 50 PS | 78 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 5700 rpm | 6100 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 78 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 3700 | 4000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 34 mm x 2 | Electronic fuel injection with electronic throttle control |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Emission standard (differs) | n/a | Euro 5+ |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 5-speed, return shift | 6 speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Belt | X-ring chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2405 mm | 2225 mm |
| Width (differs) | 895 mm | 800 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1120 mm | 1055 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1645 mm | 1500 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 685 mm | 690 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 140 mm | n/a |
| Curb weight (differs) | 278 kg | 250 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 20 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork | Showa 47 mm cartridge forks |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Uni-Trak, 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability | KYB monoshock (RSU), linkage and preload adjustment |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc | Twin, 310 mm fixed discs, Brembo, 2-piston floating calipers, OCABS |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc | Single, 255 mm disc, Nissin single-piston floating caliper, OCABS |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 130/90-16 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 150/80-16 |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Spoked wheel with aluminium rim, 32-spoke, 16 x 2.5 in |
| Frame (differs) | Double-cradle, steel | Tubular steel, steel cradles |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | Optimised Cornering ABS |
| Traction control (differs) | n/a | Traction control |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | n/a | Analogue speedometer with LCD multi-functional display |
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED with DRL |
| Other features (differs) | n/a | 2 riding modes: Rain, Road; Cruise control; USB-C charging port; Ride-by-wire throttle; Slip and assist clutch |
| Ownership | ||
| Service interval (differs) | n/a | 10,000 miles (16,000 km) or 12 months |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.