BMW G 310 GS 2023 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

BMW G 310 GS 2023

BMW G 310 GS 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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Overview - BMW G 310 GS 2023 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

BMW G 310 GS 2023

BMW G 310 GS 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Technical Specifications BMW G 310 GS 2023 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

BMW G 310 GS 2023
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore80 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke62.1 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power34 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque28 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.9 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement313 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel180 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel180 mmTravel80 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typePerimeter
TrailTrail98 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

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
LengthLength2,075 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,230 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,420 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)175 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity11 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

BMW G 310 GS 2023

BMW G 310 GS 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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 BMW G 310 GS vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price BMW G 310 GS

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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