Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018 vs. Indian Chief Blackhawk 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Indian Chief Blackhawk 2011

Indian Chief Blackhawk 2011

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018 vs Indian Chief Blackhawk 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Indian Chief Blackhawk 2011

Indian Chief Blackhawk 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018 compared to Indian Chief Blackhawk 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018
Indian Chief Blackhawk 2011

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore100.73 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke107.95 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power72 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,000 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque136 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,200 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,720.6 ccm

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 width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,553 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth1,029 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,737 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height673 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity20.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Indian Chief Blackhawk 2011

Indian Chief Blackhawk 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Indian Chief Blackhawk

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Indian Chief Blackhawk

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

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