Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 2023 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 2023 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 2023 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 2023
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore76 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke55 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power204 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power14,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque111.8 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque11,700 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement998 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
TrailTrail105 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter330 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter220 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle 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 diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width190 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,085 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth750 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,185 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,440 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity17 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 2023

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR 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 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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