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KawasakiVulcan S

2022-2025 · Standard / ABS

Power
61hp
@ 7,500 rpm
Torque
62.8Nm
@ 6,600 rpm
Weight
225kg
wet
Engine
649cc
2 cyl · Parallel-twin
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Launch price (US (ABS model, MY2024 spec sheet))USD 7,899

Kawasaki Vulcan S (2020 model year), matte black — photo by Wikithulhu
Kawasaki Vulcan S (2020 model year), matte black — photo by Wikithulhu · CC BY-SA 4.0

The Kawasaki Vulcan S is listed for 2015-2025, in 3 versions. Category: Cruiser. Latest version (2022-2025 · Standard / ABS): 649 cc, 61 hp, 62.8 Nm, and 225 kg.

Engine

Engine
649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8 valves
Displacement
649 cc
Cylinders
2
Configuration
Parallel-twin
Cooling
liquid-cooled
Transmission
6-speed manual, chain final drive
Gears
6
Final drive
chain

Performance

Power
61 hp
Power (metric)
45 kW
Peak power at
7,500 rpm
Torque
62.8 Nm
Peak torque at
6,600 rpm

Chassis

Front suspension
41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 5.1 in (129.5mm) travel
Rear suspension
Single shock on twin-sided steel swingarm, adjustable spring preload only (no rebound adjustment), 3.2 in (81.3mm) travel
Front tire
120/70R18 (Dunlop Sportmax D220, 59H)
Rear tire
160/60R17 (Dunlop Sportmax D220, 69H)

Brakes

System
Single front / single rear hydraulic disc brakes; ABS standard on ABS trim, not fitted on base
Front
Single 300mm disc, Nissin twin-piston caliper
Rear
Single 250mm disc, Nissin single-piston caliper

Dimensions

Weight
225 kg
Weight basis
wet (curb) weight, ABS model
Seat height
706 mm
Fuel capacity
14 L

Electronics

Quickshifter
No

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