Harley–Davidson IRON 1200 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Engine & Performance

Bore X Stroke	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhaust	2 in 1 Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
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
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Chain Drive
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

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Dimension

Length	2200 mm	2310 mm
Seating Capacity	1	2
Curb Weight	256 kg	229 kg
Oil Tank Capacity	2.6 L	--
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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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Cruise, Road, Tour Cruise, Road, Tour	Cruise, Road Cruise, Road
Shutter Lock	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
Launch Control	No	No
Traction Control	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
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	No	No
Speedometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
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