Kawasaki Vulcan S 2026 vs. Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2026

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2026

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2026

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2026

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2026

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2026 compared to Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2026

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2026
Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2026

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore103.5 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke114.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power91 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,020 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque156 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque2,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.3
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,923 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter49 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel80 mmTravel43 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
TrailTrail120 mmTrail157 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Engine drag torque control, Tire pressure monitoring system, Traction control, Modern electronics, Comfort

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
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 height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,320 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth925 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,630 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height680 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity13.2 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2026

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2026

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

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2026

Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117 2026

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Harley-Davidson Street Bob 117

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