Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017 vs. Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Triumph Speedmaster 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017 vs Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017 compared to Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017
Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore83 mmBore90 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke68 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,800 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque74 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,300 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement865 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter15 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,420 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth830 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,160 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,655 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height720 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity19.3 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

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Appearance a little outdated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

Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Triumph Speedmaster 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Triumph Speedmaster

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Triumph Speedmaster

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