Honda CBR650R 2020 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Honda CBR650R 2020

Honda CBR650R 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

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Overview - Honda CBR650R 2020 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Honda CBR650R 2020

Honda CBR650R 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Technical Specifications Honda CBR650R 2020 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Honda CBR650R 2020
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore67 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke46 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power11,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque64 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.4 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigital, TransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle 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 diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,110 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth755 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,145 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)208 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)228 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.4 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CBR650R 2020

Honda CBR650R 2020

The 2021 update of the Honda CBR650R solves the biggest problem of the previous year's model: the overly comfortable chassis. The new Showa fork gives the sports bike a much sportier response, which is immediately noticeable on winding country roads. However, one should not expect a thoroughbred super sports bike, but a road sports bike suitable for everyday use, on which one can experience a lot of pleasure in the saddle both on the way to work and on a weekend ride.

Resilient four-cylinder

comfortable seating position

improved chassis for 2021

cool look

easy to operate.

Engine sluggish below 8,000 revolutions

LC display now looks old-fashioned

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Honda CBR650R

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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