Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Engine & Performance

Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Engine Type	Parallel Twin Cylinder 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhuast Pipes	Single Exhaust	2 in 1 Exhaust
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	10.8:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Bore X Stroke	83 mm x 60 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Displacement	649 cc	649 cc
Top Speed	206 kmph	168 kmph
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump
Maximum Power	--	61 bhp
Maximum Torque	--	63 Nm

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Ignition Type	Digital	Digital
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Dimension

Wheelbase	1415 mm	1575 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2165 mm	2310 mm
Height	1400 mm	1090 mm
Width	840 mm	855 mm
Curb Weight	216 kg	229 kg
Category	Adventure Touring	Cruiser
Ground Clearance	170 mm	130 mm
Seat Height	840 mm	705 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R17	R18
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17	120/70 R18
Tyre Type	Runflat	Radial
Rear Tyre	160/60 ZR17	160/60 R17

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Brake

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