Harley–Davidson Fat Boy vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Bore X Stroke	102 mm x 114mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Exhuast Pipes	2 Into 2	2 in 1 Exhaust
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	Twin Cam 96B™, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	10.8:1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump
Displacement	1868 cc	649 cc
Maximum Torque	158 mm	63 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	--
Maximum Power	--	61 bhp
Top Speed	--	168 kmph

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Battery Voltage	29 V,10 Ah	12 V
Indicator Light	Bulb	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Halogen	LED

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition Type	CDI	Digital
Fuel Supply System	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type	Tubular Frame	Perimeter
Body Frame Material	Mild Steel	Steel
Side Wings	No	No
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Seat Type	Low Slung Seat	Dual Stepped
Rear Suspension	Mono Shock	Single Shock
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	80 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	130 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R18	R18
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R17
Front Tyre	140/75 R17	120/70 R18
Rear Tyre	200/55 R17	160/60 R17
Tyre Type	--	Radial

Dimension

Oil Tank Capacity	3.9 L	--
Length	2370 mm	2310 mm
Dry Weight	318 kg	--
Curb Weight	317 kg	229 kg
Wheelbase	1665 mm	1575 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	130 mm	130 mm
Seat Height	675 mm	705 mm
Height	--	1090 mm
Width	--	855 mm
Category	--	Cruiser

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Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Advanced Safety Features	H-D® Smart Security System H-D® Smart Security System	--
Shutter Lock	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Riding Modes	Cruise Cruise	Cruise, Road Cruise, Road
Stability Control	Yes	--
Central Locking	Yes	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Tachometer	Optional Optional	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Fuel Gauge	Optional Optional	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	No

Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc