Kawasaki Vulcan 900 vs Yamaha Bolt
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 and the Yamaha Bolt as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. 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: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha Bolt
R-Spec variant
- SRP
- ₱619,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,462
How they differ
- The Yamaha Bolt is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱619,000, which is ₱67,000 (10%) below the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 at ₱686,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Bolt is estimated at ₱17,462 a month against ₱19,353 for the Vulcan 900, a difference of ₱1,891 a month.
- The Bolt makes more power (54.4 PS against 50 PS for the Vulcan 900).
- The Bolt has more torque (80 Nm against 78 Nm for the Vulcan 900).
- The Bolt has the larger engine (942 cc against 903 cc for the Vulcan 900).
- The Vulcan 900 is the heavier bike (278 kg against 252 kg for the Bolt).
- The Vulcan 900 carries more fuel (20 L against 13 L for the Bolt).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Vulcan 900Custom, ₱686,000 | Yamaha BoltR-Spec, ₱619,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, V-twin | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, V-type, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 903 cc | 942 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 50 PS | 54.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 5700 rpm | 5500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 78 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 3700 | 3000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 34 mm x 2 | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 5-speed, return shift | Constant mesh, 5-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Belt | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2405 mm | 2290 mm |
| Width (differs) | 895 mm | 830 mm |
| Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1645 mm | 1570 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 685 mm | 690 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 140 mm | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 278 kg | 252 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 20 L | 13 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Uni-Trak, 20-way compression and 20-way rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability | Swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | n/a | 100/90-19M/C (57H) tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | n/a | 150/80B16M/C (71H) tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Double-cradle, steel | Double cradle |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | n/a | ABS |
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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.