Kawasaki Versys-X 300 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Engine & Performance

Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	62 mm x 49 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Liquid Cooled, DOHC	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Compression Ratio	10.6: 1	10.8:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Exhuast Pipes	Single Exhaust	2 in 1 Exhaust
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	--
Displacement	296 cc	649 cc
Maximum Power	39.45 bhp	61 bhp
Maximum Torque	25.7 Nm	63 Nm
Top Speed	132 kmph	168 kmph
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Dimension

Length	2170 mm	2310 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Wheelbase	1450 mm	1575 mm
Width	860 mm	855 mm
Height	1390 mm	1090 mm
Curb Weight	175 kg	229 kg
Category	Adventure Touring	Cruiser
Seat Height	845 mm	705 mm
Ground Clearance	180 mm	130 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R19	R18
Rear Tyre	130/80 R17	160/60 R17
Front Tyre	100/90 R19	120/70 R18
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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