Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

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Overview - Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Technical Specifications Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power72 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,400 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,400 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio10.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle 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 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
LengthLength2,130 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth760 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,080 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height785 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2015

The Suzuki's top performer is clearly its engine; the V2 is wonderfully agile and powerful. This often makes up for the somewhat feminine appearance, which this racy engine does not really deserve.

solid handling

good ergonomics

powerful V2 engine

cheap-looking swingarm

telescopic fork

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

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 Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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