Honda CB650R 2023 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Honda CB650R 2023

Honda CB650R 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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Overview - Honda CB650R 2023 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Honda CB650R 2023

Honda CB650R 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Technical Specifications Honda CB650R 2023 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Honda CB650R 2023
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore67 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke46 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power95 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power12,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque8,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.6 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigital, TransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders4Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel120 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTwin TubeFrame typePerimeter
TrailTrail101 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter310 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

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
LengthLength2,120 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth750 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,150 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,450 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height810 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)202.5 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.4 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda CB650R 2023

Honda CB650R 2023

Honda's CB650R proves brilliantly that four-cylinder naked bikes with little displacement are also a real source of joy on the country road. The engine tuning provides enough pressure from the hairpin bend and rewards with a wonderful four-cylinder shriek after a short wait. The chassis components offer a solid balance between everyday life and sportiness.

engine with good revving

adequate power

sporty seating position

wide handlebars

comfortable for everyday use

somewhat sluggish

display functional, but not exciting

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Honda CB650R vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Honda CB650R

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