Honda VT 1300 CX 2011 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015

Honda VT 1300 CX 2011

Honda VT 1300 CX 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015

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Overview - Honda VT 1300 CX 2011 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015

Honda VT 1300 CX 2011

Honda VT 1300 CX 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015

Technical Specifications Honda VT 1300 CX 2011 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015

Honda VT 1300 CX 2011
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore89.5 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke104.3 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power79 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power4,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque107 NmTorque63 Nm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.2 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,312 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width200 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height50 %Rear tyre height60 %
LengthLength2,575 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth900 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,805 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height678 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)309 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)228 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity12.8 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda VT 1300 CX 2011

Honda VT 1300 CX 2011

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015

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 Average Market Price Honda VT 1300 CX vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Honda VT 1300 CX

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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