Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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Overview - Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Technical Specifications Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore49 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke66 mmStroke60 mm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10 Compression Ratio10.8
IgnitionIgnitionCDIIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement249 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter33 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel127 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel101 mmTravel80 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter282 mmDiameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDrumTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter130 mmDiameter250 mm

Dimensions and Weights

Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height90 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter15 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,200 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth815 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,140 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,500 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height685 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity9.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021

Yamaha XV 250 Virago 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XV 250 Virago vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Yamaha XV 250 Virago

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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