Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

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Overview - Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Technical Specifications Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore85 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke83 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power54 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque76.8 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9 Compression Ratio10.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement942 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,435 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth1,000 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,080 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,685 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height675 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

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

Yamaha XVS 950 A 2009

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 Yamaha XVS 950 A vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Yamaha XVS 950 A

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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