Yamaha MT-10 2018 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Yamaha MT-10 2018

Yamaha MT-10 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

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Overview - Yamaha MT-10 2018 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Yamaha MT-10 2018

Yamaha MT-10 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-10 2018 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Yamaha MT-10 2018
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore79 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke50.9 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power160 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque111 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDeltaboxFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,095 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth800 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,110 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,400 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)210 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)228 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-10 2018

Yamaha MT-10 2018

The Yamaha MT-10 exudes a lot of emotion with the cool CP4 engine, but also doesn't forget pragmatic utility. For a naked bike, it offers a lot of comfort on long tours. It rides fast but is still refined at all times. On the racetrack, the chassis is not precise enough to beat the other Powernakeds. Overall, however, it scores with its versatility paired with radical looks and awesome sound.

great sound

pleasant wind protection

comfortable seating position even on long tours

great engine response

balanced overall package despite radical looks and wicked sound

Too inactive seating position on the racetrack

chassis and ride assistance systems sufficient for trackdays but not on the same level as the other Powernakeds.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-10 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Yamaha MT-10

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