Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic 2005 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic 2005

Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic 2005

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

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Overview - Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic 2005 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic 2005

Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic 2005

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Technical Specifications Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic 2005 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic 2005
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power40 HPEngine power61 HP
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,610 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height680 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity16 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic 2005

Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

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Appearance a little outdated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 650 Drag Star Classic vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Yamaha XVS 650 Drag Star Classic

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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