Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Suzuki Boulevard Comparison

Engine & Performance

Bore X Stroke	83 mm x 60 mm	83.0 mm x 74.4 mm
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Engine Type	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	2 Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, SOHC 45 V-TWIN
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump	--
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	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	SOHC
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	9.4:1
Displacement	649 cc	805 cc
Maximum Power	61 bhp	45.1 bhp
Maximum Torque	63 Nm	45.7 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	--
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	LED	Multi-Reflector
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Curb Weight	229 kg	277 kg
Height	1090 mm	1110 mm
Wheelbase	1575 mm	1655 mm
Width	855 mm	995 mm
Length	2310 mm	2500 mm
Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Ground Clearance	130 mm	140 mm
Seat Height	705 mm	700 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R15
Front Wheel Size	R18	R16
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Front Tyre	120/70 R18	130/90 R16
Rear Tyre	160/60 R17	170/80 R15

Chassis & Suspension

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

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Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	5-Speed

Safety & Security

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

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Console

Navigator	No	No
Side Stand Indicator	No	Yes
Odometer	Digital Digital	Analog Analog
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	No

Brake

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