Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs. Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2016

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2016

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2016

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 compared to Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023
Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore98 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke79.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power112 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,250 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque117 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,199 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeCentral tube

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,255 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth980 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,410 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,540 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height845 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)261 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity23 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2016

Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Yamaha XT 1200 Z Super Ténéré World Crosser

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