Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle VRSCF 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	105 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	72 mm
Torque	Torque	62.4 Nm	Torque	115 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Belt
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	1,246 ccm

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Four pistons

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	18 inch
Length	Length	2,310 mm	Length	2,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,700 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	18.9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

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Appearance a little outdated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