Kawasaki Z650 2024 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Z650 2024

Kawasaki Z650 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Z650 2024 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Z650 2024
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power68 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque65.7 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.8
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel125 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

TravelTravel130 mmTravel80 mm

Chassis

TrailTrail100 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter250 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,055 mmLength2,310 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,410 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)187.1 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Z650 2024

Kawasaki Z650 2024

The Kawasaki Z 650 is probably the most docile motorbike in the naked bike segment. And that is to be understood in an absolutely positive way - as long as you are not particularly tall and heavy. It is slim, light, agile and accessible. All the controls, but also the engine, do not overwhelm. If you are looking for spectacular performance, you should go for the Z 900, but if you are looking for a nimble and easy-to-ride motorbike, you will be satisfied.

Very accessible handling

Very compact and easy to manoeuvre

Motorcycle appears light and compact

Gives small riders a lot of confidence

Adjustable levers

Not enough space on the bike for tall riders

bike looks a class smaller than 650cc overall

engine looks a bit tame

very defensive seating position

handlebars too narrow and cranked too much for a naked bike.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

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 Kawasaki Z650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Kawasaki Z650

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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