Harley–Davidson IRON 1200 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Engine & Performance

Drive Type	Belt Drive	Chain Drive
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhaust	2 in 1 Exhaust
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.8:1
Engine Type	V-Twin Engine, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Air Cooled Engine	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Displacement	1202 cc	649 cc
Maximum Torque	94 Nm	63 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	3750 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Maximum Power	--	61 bhp
Top Speed	--	168 kmph

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Electrical

Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Accessory Outlet	--	No

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	ESPFI	Fuel Injection
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Ignition Type	--	Digital

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R18
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Rear Tyre	150/80 R16	160/60 R17
Front Tyre	100/90 R19	120/70 R18
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial

Dimension

Oil Tank Capacity	2.6 L	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Curb Weight	256 kg	229 kg
Length	2200 mm	2310 mm
Dry Weight	248 kg	--
Wheelbase	1515 mm	1575 mm
Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Ground Clearance	135 mm	130 mm
Seat Height	735 mm	705 mm
Height	--	1090 mm
Width	--	855 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type	Single Seat	Dual Stepped
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Side Wings	No	No
Rear Suspension	Emulsion Rear Shock	Single Shock
Body Frame Type	--	Perimeter
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	80 mm
Body Frame Material	--	Steel
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	130 mm

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Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Riding Modes	Cruise, Road, Tour Cruise, Road, Tour	Cruise, Road Cruise, Road
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Side Reflectors	--	No
Central Locking	--	No
Anti-Theft Alarm	--	No

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Console

Navigator	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	Yes	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

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