Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs. Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 compared to Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore78 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke62.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power119 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque93 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement890 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel80 mmTravel137 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeTwin Tube
TrailTrail120 mmTrail108 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter298 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter245 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Suspension electronically adjustable, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Quickshifter, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,175 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth885 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,430 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,500 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height810 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)220 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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 Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha Tracer 9 GT 2021

Yamaha impressively proves how wonderfully emotional a practical motorbike can be. Again and again you laugh mischievously into your helmet when you let the husky three-cylinder off the leash. An all-round successful motorbike that can replace half a motorbike garage. Unfortunately, the attempt with the unconventional display was a failure. It is impractical and difficult to read.

GT variant with great standard equipment

powerful and powerful engine with great tuning

easy handling

stable ride

comprehensive electronics package

great e-chassis

good wind protection

great pillion comfort

long range

Poorly readable and illogical display

stationary noise >95 dB (96 dB)

somewhat rough clutch

moderate responsiveness

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Yamaha Tracer 9 GT

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Yamaha Tracer 9 GT

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