Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs. Triumph Bonneville 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Triumph Bonneville 2015

Triumph Bonneville 2015

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs Triumph Bonneville 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Triumph Bonneville 2015

Triumph Bonneville 2015

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 compared to Triumph Bonneville 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Triumph Bonneville 2015

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line crankpin offset
BoreBore83 mmBore90 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke68 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power68 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque5,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9.2
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement865 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 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 width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,115 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth790 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,130 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,490 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height740 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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

Triumph Bonneville 2015

Triumph Bonneville 2015

Compared to the other classic Triumph models, the Bonneville is the fastest bike. The Scrambler, for example, offers less reserves because of the tyres alone, and the Speedmaster has even less lean angle clearance due to its design. However, the Bonnie is a fully-fledged and versatile motorbike with which you can experience many great tours.

Comfort offered

flawless engine tuning

clean throttle response

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Restricted lean angle clearance

suspension elements.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Triumph Bonneville

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Triumph Bonneville

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