Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs. Indian Scout Classic 2025

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Indian Scout Classic 2025

Indian Scout Classic 2025

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs Indian Scout Classic 2025

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Indian Scout Classic 2025

Indian Scout Classic 2025

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 compared to Indian Scout Classic 2025

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Indian Scout Classic 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore104 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke73.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power107 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,250 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque108 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque6,300 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,250 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
TravelTravel80 mmTravel76 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
TrailTrail120 mmTrail123 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter298 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter298 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,562 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height654 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)252 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity13 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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

Indian Scout Classic 2025

Indian Scout Classic 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Indian Scout Classic

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Indian Scout Classic

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

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