Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs. Ducati Diavel Carbon 2014

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Ducati Diavel Carbon 2014

Ducati Diavel Carbon 2014

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs Ducati Diavel Carbon 2014

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Ducati Diavel Carbon 2014

Ducati Diavel Carbon 2014

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 compared to Ducati Diavel Carbon 2014

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Ducati Diavel Carbon 2014

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore106 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke67.9 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power162 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque127.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque8,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11.5
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,198.4 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width240 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height45 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,257 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,192 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,590 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height770 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)234 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Ducati Diavel Carbon 2014

Ducati Diavel Carbon 2014

No matter how you look at it, it's hard to pick a winner with two such independent cruisers. In terms of handling, the Ducati Davel has the edge, of course, especially in tighter terrain, where it benefits from better lean angle clearance and a sportier riding position. The fact that these two fundamentally different motorbikes are nevertheless in the same segment shows once again how well manufacturers now know how to fill even the smallest and most extravagant niche with interesting machines.

Engine as powerful as it is refined

brutal acceleration

unusual appearance

agile handling despite wide 240 rear tyre

taut chassis

very good brakes.

Shoes/boots are abraded when driven fast

jerks when pushed

does not allow comfortable cruising

very high price in the carbon version.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Ducati Diavel Carbon

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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