Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2015 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2015 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2015
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore81 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke62.6 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power67 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,800 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque60 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,400 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.2 Compression Ratio10.8
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement645 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin-SparFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,290 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth835 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,405 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,560 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)215 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2015

Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT 2015

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 Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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