Kawasaki Vulcan S
Kawasaki Vulcan S
ABS
 
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KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
KTM 1290 Super Adventure R
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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

Overview: Vulcan S vs 1290 Super Adventure R

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Front Brake Disc Dual Disc
Displacement 649 cc 1301 cc
Category Cruiser Adventure Touring
Maximum Power 61 bhp 158.2 bhp

Engine & Performance

Bore X Stroke 83 mm x 60 mm 108 mm x 71 mm
Exhuast Pipes 2 in 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust
Engine Type Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine Two Cylinders V-Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled Engine
Lubrication System Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump Forced Oil
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 13.1:1
Displacement 649 cc 1301 cc
Maximum Power 61 bhp 158.2 bhp
Maximum Torque 63 Nm 140 Nm
Top Speed 168 kmph --
Injection Type -- Fuel Injection
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Electrical

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

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

Dimension

Seating Capacity 2 2
Curb Weight 229 kg --
Height 1090 mm --
Wheelbase 1575 mm 1580 mm
Width 855 mm --
Length 2310 mm --
Category Cruiser Adventure Touring
Ground Clearance 130 mm 250 mm
Seat Height 705 mm 890 mm
Dry Weight -- 217 kg
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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R17 R18
Front Wheel Size R18 R21
Tyre Type Radial Runflat, Tubeless
Front Tyre 120/70 R18 90/90 ZR21
Rear Tyre 160/60 R17 150/70 ZR18

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings No No
Body Frame Type Perimeter Chrome Molybdenum
Front Suspension Telescopic Fork WP USD
Suspension Travel(Rear) 80 mm 220 mm
Suspension Travel(Front) 130 mm 220 mm
Rear Suspension Single Shock WP Monoshock
Body Frame Material Steel Steel
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish -- No
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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Traction Control No Yes
Shutter Lock No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Side Reflectors No Yes
Back Rest No No
Riding Modes Cruise, Road Cruise, Road Comfort, Rain, Street, Sport, Offroad Comfort, Rain, Street, Sport, Offroad
ABS Yes Yes
Leg Guards No No
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Central Locking No No
Launch Control No No
Anti-Theft Alarm No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Advanced Safety Features -- Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation Hill Hold Control, Motor Slip Regulation
Engine Immobilizer -- Yes
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Console

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

Height Adjustable Seats No No
Cruise Control No Yes

Brake

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

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