Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2011 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Overview - Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2011 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2011 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	84 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	61 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	192 HP	Engine power	61 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	9,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	154 Nm	Torque	62.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	12	Compression Ratio	10.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	4	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	1,352 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Compression, Rebound	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Monocoque	Frame type	Perimeter

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Four pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	190 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	50 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Length	Length	2,170 mm	Length	2,310 mm
Width	Width	760 mm	Width	880 mm
Height	Height	1,170 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,460 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	800 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki ZZR 1400 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

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