Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022 vs. Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022 vs Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022 compared to Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Yamaha YZF-R3 2020

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	68 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	44.1 mm
Engine power	Engine power	61 HP	Engine power	42 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	62.4 Nm	Torque	29.6 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	9,000 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	11.2
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Transistor
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	321 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Upside-Down telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	37 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Travel	Travel	80 mm	Travel	125 mm

Chassis

Frame type	Frame type	Perimeter	Frame type	Twin Tube
Trail	Trail	120 mm	Trail	95 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	298 mm

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	140 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,310 mm	Length	2,090 mm
Width	Width	880 mm	Width	720 mm
Height	Height	1,100 mm	Height	1,135 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,380 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	780 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	229 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	169 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

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