Harley–Davidson ROADSTER vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Engine & Performance

Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.8:1
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhuast	2 in 1 Exhaust
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Engine Type	4-Stroke, DOHC	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Bore X Stroke	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Displacement	1202 cc	649 cc
Maximum Torque	95 Nm	63 Nm
Top Speed	177 kmph	168 kmph
RPM at Maximum Torque	4500 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Maximum Power	--	61 bhp

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Dimension

Curb Weight	259 kg	229 kg
Length	2185 mm	2310 mm
Wheelbase	1505 mm	1575 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	2.6 L	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Seat Height	785 mm	705 mm
Ground Clearance	150 mm	130 mm
Height	--	1090 mm
Width	--	855 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Brake

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