Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs. Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore 2008

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore 2008

Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore 2008

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore 2008

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore 2008

Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore 2008

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 compared to Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore 2008

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023
Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore 2008

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore100 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke63.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power130 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque104 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.4
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeDry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement998 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel80 mmTravel148 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeTubular
TrailTrail120 mmTrail94 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter245 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,440 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height805 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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

Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore 2008

Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore 2008

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Ducati Monster S4R S Tricolore

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