Triumph Scrambler 900 2023 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Triumph Scrambler 900 2023

Triumph Scrambler 900 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

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Overview - Triumph Scrambler 900 2023 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Triumph Scrambler 900 2023

Triumph Scrambler 900 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Technical Specifications Triumph Scrambler 900 2023 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Triumph Scrambler 900 2023
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line
BoreBore84.6 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke80 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power65 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque80 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement900 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel120 mmTravel80 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, PreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeCentral tubeFrame typePerimeter
TrailTrail109 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter255 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Ride by Wire, Traction controlAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,125 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth835 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,180 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,445 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)223 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Triumph Scrambler 900 2023

Triumph Scrambler 900 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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 Triumph Scrambler 900 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Triumph Scrambler 900

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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