Harley–Davidson Low Rider vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Engine & Performance

Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	10.8:1
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	Twin Cam 103™, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	100 mm x 111 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Exhuast Pipes	2 into 1	2 in 1 Exhaust
Displacement	1745 cc	649 cc
Maximum Torque	144 Nm	63 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	2750 rpm	--
Maximum Power	--	61 bhp
Top Speed	--	168 kmph

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Dimension

Oil Tank Capacity	2.8 L	--
Wheelbase	1630 mm	1575 mm
Dry Weight	296 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2355 mm	2310 mm
Curb Weight	300 kg	229 kg
Ground Clearance	105 mm	130 mm
Seat Height	690 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

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Optional Optional	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

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