Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Overview - Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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Technical Specifications Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	81 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	62.6 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	67 HP	Engine power	61 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	8,800 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	60 Nm	Torque	62.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,400 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.5	Compression Ratio	10.8
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Displacement	Displacement	645 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Rear

Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin-Spar	Frame type	Perimeter

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	110 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	80 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	19 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	150 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,290 mm	Length	2,310 mm
Width	Width	840 mm	Width	880 mm
Height	Height	1,390 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,555 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	820 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	220 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Suzuki V-Strom 650 2011

A very well-equipped Suzuki, the likes of which you don't see every day. From the extensively integrated electronics to the pleasant riding experience, you basically have everything you need for motorcycling.

Relatively low overall weight

pleasant sound

positive ergonomics and seat comfort

strong, well-controllable brakes

ABS

well equipped.

The engine does tend to slow down with a passenger on long journeys.

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