Kawasaki Vulcan S 2019 vs. Suzuki SV 650 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2019

Suzuki SV 650 2016

Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2019 vs Suzuki SV 650 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2019

Suzuki SV 650 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2019 compared to Suzuki SV 650 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2019

Suzuki SV 650 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2019

Suzuki SV 650 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	V
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	81 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	62.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	61 HP	Engine power	76 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	63 Nm	Torque	64 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,100 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	645 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Perimeter	Frame type	Tubular

Brakes Front

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

Brakes Rear

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

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,310 mm	Length	2,130 mm
Width	Width	880 mm	Width	760 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,080 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,445 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	228 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	197 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	13.8 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2019

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

Suzuki SV 650 2016

The new SV650 continues the visual minimalism of the first two SV650 generations, but builds technically on its direct predecessor, the SFV650 Gladius - two excellent moves that turn the very modern SV650 into a classic. The design fits wonderfully into the era of many retro conversions, but inside there are also modern gimmicks that make it easier for beginners in particular to get started. The engine, on the other hand, can also convince advanced riders; the typical V2 feeling is wonderful. You shouldn't expect extreme sportiness in the chassis and brakes, but the price of just under 6400 euros (in Germany) is a statement that the competition will have to swallow.

Agile, powerful engine

typical V2 sound

pleasant and low seating position

easy handling

comfortable chassis

brakes with good control

Poorly readable digital tachometer