Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC 2009 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC 2009

Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC 2009 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC 2009

Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC 2009 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC 2009
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore95.3 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke111.1 mmStroke60 mm
TorqueTorque117 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,200 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,584 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,410 mmLength2,310 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,700 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height672 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.9 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC 2009

Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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Appearance a little outdated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 Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Harley-Davidson Softail Custom FXSTC

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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