Yamaha MT-03 2020 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Yamaha MT-03 2020

Yamaha MT-03 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Loading...

Overview - Yamaha MT-03 2020 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Yamaha MT-03 2020

Yamaha MT-03 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Technical Specifications Yamaha MT-03 2020 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Yamaha MT-03 2020
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore68 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke44.1 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power42 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,750 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque29.6 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque9,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement321 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 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 width140 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,090 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth745 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,035 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,380 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height780 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)168 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)228 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha MT-03 2020

Yamaha MT-03 2020

The MT-03 remains Yamaha's most accessible and pragmatic Hyper Naked in the segment. It scores with its low seat height, the easily controllable power of the two-cylinder and at the same time offers enough comfort for commuters. What it may lack in sportiness, it makes up for in comfort, making it perfect for people looking for a well-functioning motorbike with a brutal look. However, you shouldn't be too big, and you shouldn't aspire to keep up with the other models in the MT range at the angle - because that's not what it was designed for. The 2020 model year is thus a coherent update that is sure to make its buyers happy.

Easily controlled power

low seat height

easy to ride

low fuel consumption

neatly readable LC display

aggressive look

acute knee angle for tall people

soft chassis compared to other Yamaha MT models

not necessarily the most emotional motorbike

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha MT-03 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Yamaha MT-03

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

Model year
Current average market prices

Alternative Comparisons

1000PS Partner

ChigeeContinental MotorradreifenMotorex AGcalimoto GmbH