Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2024

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020
Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke72.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power122 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque125 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,252 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeTubular, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width160 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 height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,270 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth843 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,089 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height765 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)228 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)228 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity11.8 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2024

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S

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