Kawasaki Vulcan S vs KTM 1290 Super Adventure R Comparison

Engine & Performance

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

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Dimension

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

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Wheels & Tyres

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	No	Yes
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

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