Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs. Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2010

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2010

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2010

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2010

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2010

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2010

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 compared to Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2010

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020
Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2010

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore101.6 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke94.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power148 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,750 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque221 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,250 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio8.7
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement2,294 ccm

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width150 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width240 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height50 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,500 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth970 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,165 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,695 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height750 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity24 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

No matter which platform Kawasaki puts the 650 cubic two-cylinder in, the result is always a great motorbike! Even though the engine is unusually rev-happy for a cruiser, it results in a cruiser that actually qualifies as a sports cruiser when paired with the sporty chassis set-up. The only brake is the limited lean angle clearance, but this will not deter lovers of hearty footrest grinding. With such a good bike, we hope that Kawasaki will follow suit - after all, the Vulcan S has been with us almost unchanged since 2015.

powerful engine

chassis tuning with sporty Kawasaki DNA

real cruiser seating position

easy-to-read display

potential in tuning

Appearance a little outdated

moderate wind protection

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2010

Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2010

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Triumph Rocket III Roadster

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Triumph Rocket III Roadster

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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