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Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs. Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 compared to Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Kawasaki Z900 2020
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Kawasaki Z900 2020
Kawasaki Z900 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore73.4 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke56 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power125.4 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque98.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque7,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement948 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel80 mmTravel140 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeDouble cradle
TrailTrail120 mmTrail105 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,070 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,450 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height795 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)210 kg
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Z900 2020

Kawasaki Z900 2020

In terms of price-performance, the Kawasaki Z900 is hard to beat at the moment. With the perfectly tuned engine, the high-quality chassis components and the electronics added for 2020, this naked bike offers everything that sporty riders will be looking for. There is really nothing to complain about, even if the option of a quickshifter would have been a nice extra. Apart from that: great shot, Kawasaki!

powerful four-cylinder

great handling

good equipment

aggressive looks

value for money

Menu navigation somewhat tiring

missing quickshifter option

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Z900

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

Model year
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Price Kawasaki Z900

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