Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe 2018 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2018

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe 2018 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2018

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Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 1200C Custom 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	88.9 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	96.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	61 HP	Engine power	68 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,000 rpm
Torque	Torque	63 Nm	Torque	96 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	3,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	10
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	5
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Air
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	1,202 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Perimeter	Frame type	Double cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	130 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,310 mm	Length	2,225 mm
Width	Width	880 mm	Width	840 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,140 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,520 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	710 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	265 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	17 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A