Aprilia RS 660 2023 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Aprilia RS 660 2023

Aprilia RS 660 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

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Overview - Aprilia RS 660 2023 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Aprilia RS 660 2023

Aprilia RS 660 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Technical Specifications Aprilia RS 660 2023 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Aprilia RS 660 2023
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line
BoreBore81 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke63.93 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power100 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power10,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque67 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.5 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement659 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameAluminiumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble 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 width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height55 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength1,995 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth745 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,370 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height820 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)183 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)228 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Aprilia RS 660 2023

Aprilia RS 660 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

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 Aprilia RS 660 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Aprilia RS 660

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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