Moto Morini Scrambler 1200 2009 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Moto Morini Scrambler 1200 2009

Moto Morini Scrambler 1200 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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Overview - Moto Morini Scrambler 1200 2009 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Moto Morini Scrambler 1200 2009

Moto Morini Scrambler 1200 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Technical Specifications Moto Morini Scrambler 1200 2009 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Moto Morini Scrambler 1200 2009
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore107 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power117 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque102 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,700 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,187 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,180 mmLength2,310 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,500 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height825 mmSeat Height705 mm
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Morini Scrambler 1200 2009

Moto Morini Scrambler 1200 2009

And now for the crucial question that comes to mind immediately: how does the Scrambler behave off-road? As with its predecessors, progress in unpaved terrain is only possible to a limited extent due to the rather high weight and above all the short suspension travel, but a ride over gravelled country lanes can certainly be fun.

Set-back seat

high power input

martial look

positive riding experience.

Unimpressive chassis

relatively high weight.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Moto Morini Scrambler 1200 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Moto Morini Scrambler 1200

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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