Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022 vs. Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE 2019

Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE 2019

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022 vs Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE 2019

Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE 2019

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022 compared to Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022
Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE 2019

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore84.5 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke75 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement421 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionA-Arm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel171 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionA-Arm
TravelTravel80 mmTravel189 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width25 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height8 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter12 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width25 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height10 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter12 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,035 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth1,180 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,160 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,240 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height855 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

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

Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE 2019

Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Current average market prices

Price Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS SE

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

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