Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024 vs. Ducati Monster 821 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Ducati Monster 821 2017

Ducati Monster 821 2017

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024 compared to Ducati Monster 821 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024
Ducati Monster 821 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke67.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power109 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque87 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque7,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement821 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,154 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth867 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,061 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)205.5 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Ducati Monster 821 2017

Ducati Monster 821 2017

The Ducati Monster 821 fits perfectly into the gap between the entry-level Monster 797 and the top-of-the-range Monster 1200. The Monster 821, with its many electronic gadgets such as adjustable ABS, adjustable traction control, riding modes and colour TFT display, is more in line with the 1200 models. The typical V2 engine with desmodromic works powerfully but also very harmoniously, the chassis lacks adjustment options, especially on the fork, but the comfortable compromise can still be seen and felt. Visually, there is nothing to criticise anyway, the Monster 821 is also clearly recognisable as a Monster and, above all, in the yellow paintwork, a worthy model for the 25th anniversary of Monster.

25 years of superb looks

powerful and harmonious engine

comfortable seating position

adjustable seat height

good workmanship

full range of electronics

Suspension fork not adjustable: brakes a little too toxic

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