Suzuki V-Strom 650 2008 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2008

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2008

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 2008 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2008
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power61 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,540 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity22 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2008

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2008

A very well-equipped Suzuki, the likes of which you don't see every day. From the extensively integrated electronics to the pleasant riding experience, you basically have everything you need for motorcycling.

Relatively low overall weight

pleasant sound

positive ergonomics and seat comfort

strong, well-controllable brakes

ABS

well equipped.

The engine does tend to slow down with a passenger on long journeys.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

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Appearance a little outdated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 V-Strom 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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