Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018 vs. Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018 compared to Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018
Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore77.2 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke50.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power10,000 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque98.7 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque8,200 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.2
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement953 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeCentral tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WidthWidth880 mmWidth780 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height820 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity18.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

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Appearance a little outdated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

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki Z1000 2009

Kawasaki did well to rethink and rebuild the Z1000 from the ground up. It was given a dark soul whose roots lie in the (un)good old days, but it seems more genuine and cohesive thanks to its independent development. Kawa did justice to itself and the wishes of its customers to a high degree. All in all, a courageous product for courageous riders.

Relatively much power

powerful appearance

much comfort

optimal chassis

acceptable price.

Uncontrollable instrument unit

partial manual force present.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Z1000

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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