Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs. Vespa GTS 300 hpe Super Sport 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Vespa GTS 300 hpe Super Sport 2020

Vespa GTS 300 hpe Super Sport 2020

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs Vespa GTS 300 hpe Super Sport 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Vespa GTS 300 hpe Super Sport 2020

Vespa GTS 300 hpe Super Sport 2020

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 compared to Vespa GTS 300 hpe Super Sport 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023
Vespa GTS 300 hpe Super Sport 2020

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore75 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke63 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power23.8 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque26 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque5,250 rpm
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeCentrifugal force
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeAutomatic
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders1
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement278 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionUnit Swing
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberDual Shock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter220 mm

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter220 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control

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 diameter12 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width130 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter12 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength1,950 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth755 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,170 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,375 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)160 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Vespa GTS 300 hpe Super Sport 2020

Vespa GTS 300 hpe Super Sport 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Vespa GTS 300 hpe Super Sport

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Vespa GTS 300 hpe Super Sport

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