Suzuki SV 650 2017 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Suzuki SV 650 2017

Suzuki SV 650 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

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Overview - Suzuki SV 650 2017 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Suzuki SV 650 2017

Suzuki SV 650 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Technical Specifications Suzuki SV 650 2017 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Suzuki SV 650 2017
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power76 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,100 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,130 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth760 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,080 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)197 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)228 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.8 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SV 650 2017

Suzuki SV 650 2017

The Suzuki SV 650 is accompanied by a long history of success that is sure to continue for a long time. Its supple V2 impresses with very smooth response and plenty of torque. Compact dimensions help to make the motorbike look very compact. This will be very convenient for beginners. The chassis also scores with playful handling. Unfortunately, the braking effect is not at the level one would expect from such a powerful vehicle.

Smooth engine

playful handling

great chassis

Brake too weak

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Suzuki SV 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Suzuki SV 650

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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