KTM 390 Duke 2015 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

KTM 390 Duke 2015

KTM 390 Duke 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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Overview - KTM 390 Duke 2015 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

KTM 390 Duke 2015

KTM 390 Duke 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Technical Specifications KTM 390 Duke 2015 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

KTM 390 Duke 2015
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore89 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power44 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque35 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement373.2 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 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 width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,367 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height800 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)139 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

KTM 390 Duke 2015

KTM 390 Duke 2015

"I'm not a girl, not yet a woman" sang Britney Spears in an innocently erotic voice, trying to make the whole world believe she wasn't already dating Justin Timberlake fi...Well, in any case, this is a transitional phase, as the 390 Duke also describes with its essence. No longer a small Duke, but not yet a big one either, the 390 is right in the middle. You shouldn't underestimate it, but you shouldn't expect too much either. If you keep this in mind, you will have a lot of fun with it, even on a not too fast race track. (However, not too many thousands should be on the road then.) Feather-light handling like a moped, but already as strong as many a 600cc funk bike from the last 10 years.

Anti-hopping clutch

pleasant performance

compact geometry

low weight

a little tight for tall people

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price KTM 390 Duke vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price KTM 390 Duke

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