Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs. Indian Springfield Dark Horse 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Indian Springfield Dark Horse 2018

Indian Springfield Dark Horse 2018

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs Indian Springfield Dark Horse 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Indian Springfield Dark Horse 2018

Indian Springfield Dark Horse 2018

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 compared to Indian Springfield Dark Horse 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023
Indian Springfield Dark Horse 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke113 mm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque135 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque2,100 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,811 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height65 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,583 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth990 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,442 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,701 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height660 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)388 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity20.8 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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

Indian Springfield Dark Horse 2018

Indian Springfield Dark Horse 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Indian Springfield Dark Horse

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Indian Springfield Dark Horse

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

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