Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2015 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2015

Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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Technical Specifications Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2015 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2015
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore80 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke74 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power6,200 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque60 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque2,800 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionProp shaftTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement744 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height80 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,203 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth800 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,115 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,449 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height790 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)189 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity22 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2015

Moto Guzzi V7 II Special 2015

The innovations on the V7 II (engine tilt, gearbox, ABS, ASR and footrest position) are all successful and improve the machine from a technical point of view. Fortunately, nothing has been changed visually. Because the V7 II looks simply murderously smart. What has remained is the 48 hp. It would really look good with 70.

Really smart and charismatic

good-natured, sensational engine

uncomplicated but independent handling

very good ABS

it's a pity that Moto Guzzi didn't put in 70 or even 80 hp

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Moto Guzzi V7 II Special vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

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