Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017 vs. BMW G 650 GS 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

BMW G 650 GS 2016

BMW G 650 GS 2016

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017 compared to BMW G 650 GS 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017
BMW G 650 GS 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke83 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,500 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque60 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque5,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement652 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeTwin Tube

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width140 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,165 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth920 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,477 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height780 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

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

BMW G 650 GS 2016

BMW G 650 GS 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs BMW G 650 GS

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price BMW G 650 GS

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