Honda CBR600RR 2009 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Honda CBR600RR 2009

Honda CBR600RR 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

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Overview - Honda CBR600RR 2009 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Honda CBR600RR 2009

Honda CBR600RR 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Technical Specifications Honda CBR600RR 2009 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Honda CBR600RR 2009
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore67 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke42.5 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power120 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power13,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque66 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque11,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.2 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement599 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,010 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth685 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,105 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,375 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CBR600RR 2009

Honda CBR600RR 2009

The new Honda CBR600RR divides minds above all with its idiosyncratic front - and that's a good thing, after all, this makes it perceived as completely new and different from its predecessor. That this is not the case is proven by the rest of the machine, the high-mounted rear silencer, the chassis and the engine are largely unchanged.

Super design

sporty look

powerful engine

pleasant ergonomics

optimal braking system.

The fittings could have been done better - at least in terms of appearance.

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 Honda CBR600RR vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Honda CBR600RR

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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