Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power120 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,131 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,700 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height762 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity18.9 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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Appearance a little outdated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

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR 2006

The Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod may be a very special Harley-Davidson, far removed from typical Harley features and straddling the cruiser and sports motorbike worlds, which ultimately explains its low popularity. But even if it is neither fish nor fowl, the Street Rod has a lot to offer. Solid suspension, willing turning behaviour, good brakes, a great-sounding engine and a high maximum lean angle. Anyone who wants to whizz through tight bends without missing out on a certain American flair and V2 charm should take a closer look at the Street Rod. The combination of a sporty chassis, active riding position and powerful V2 certainly has the potential to make the right type of rider happy.

Grandiose V2 engine sound

Ok suspension with sufficient stability even at higher lean angles

Active riding position

Lots of maximum lean angle for a Harley (up to 40°)

Good turning behaviour

Well controllable brakes with sufficient deceleration power, provided the rear brake is also used

Very stiff clutch

Lengthy gear ratio robs the engine of its sporty potential

Numerous chrome components make the Street Rod high-maintenance

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Harley-Davidson V-Rod Street Rod VRSCR

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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