Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs. Benda Darkflag 500 Commander 2026

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Benda Darkflag 500 Commander 2026

Benda Darkflag 500 Commander 2026

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 compared to Benda Darkflag 500 Commander 2026

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020
Benda Darkflag 500 Commander 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore53.5 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke55.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power47.5 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque42 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque7,300 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders4
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement496 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameAluminium

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

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
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,330 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth800 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,267 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,856 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height670 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)228 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)260 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

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

Benda Darkflag 500 Commander 2026

Benda Darkflag 500 Commander 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Benda Darkflag 500 Commander

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Current average market prices

Price Benda Darkflag 500 Commander

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