Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2022 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2022

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2022

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2022 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2022

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2022

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2022 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2022
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore102 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke114 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,020 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque155 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.5 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,868 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter49 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeBackbone, Double cradleFrame typePerimeter
TrailTrail104 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter292 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width160 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height60 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width240 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height40 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,370 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth985 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,095 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,665 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height675 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)317 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.9 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2022

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS 2022

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy 114 FLFBS

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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