Kawasaki Vulcan S
Kawasaki Vulcan S
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Overview: Vulcan S vs V-Strom 1000

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Front Brake Disc Disc
Displacement 649 cc 1037 cc
Category Cruiser Adventure Touring
Maximum Power 61 bhp 99.6 bhp

Engine & Performance

Bore X Stroke 83 mm x 60 mm 100 mm x 66 mm
Exhuast Pipes 2 in 1 Exhaust Single Exhaust
Engine Type Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine Single Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC 90 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 DOHC
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 11.3:1
Displacement 649 cc 1037 cc
Maximum Power 61 bhp 99.6 bhp
Maximum Torque 63 Nm 103 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 Bulb
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 232 kg
Height 1090 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase 1575 mm 1555 mm
Width 855 mm 930 mm
Length 2310 mm 2280 mm
Category Cruiser Adventure Touring
Ground Clearance 130 mm 165 mm
Seat Height 705 mm 850 mm
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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size R17 R17
Front Wheel Size R18 R19
Tyre Type Radial Radial, Tubeless
Front Tyre 120/70 R18 110/80 R19
Rear Tyre 160/60 R17 150/70 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings No Yes
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 Alloy
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Straight
Chrome Garnish -- Yes
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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
Back Rest No No
Side Reflectors No No
ABS Yes Yes
Riding Modes Cruise, Road Cruise, Road Off Road, Road, Tour Off Road, Road, Tour
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
Stability Control -- Yes
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Console

Navigator No --
Side Stand Indicator No Yes
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 --
Cruise Control No --

Brake

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

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