Harley–Davidson Street Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Engine & Performance

Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Exhuast Pipes	2 Into 2	2 in 1 Exhaust
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Bore X Stroke	100 mm x 111 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	Twin Cam 103™, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	10.8:1
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

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Dimension

Length	2320 mm	2310 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	2.8 L	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Dry Weight	291 kg	--
Wheelbase	1630 mm	1575 mm
Curb Weight	297 kg	229 kg
Ground Clearance	110 mm	130 mm
Seat Height	680 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

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

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Console

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

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