Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs. Piaggio Medley 125 ie IGET 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Piaggio Medley 125 ie IGET 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 compared to Piaggio Medley 125 ie IGET 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Piaggio Medley 125 ie IGET 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Piaggio Medley 125 ie IGET 2016

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	52 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	58.6 mm
Engine power	Engine power	61 HP	Engine power	12 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	8,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	62.4 Nm	Torque	11.5 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,500 rpm
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Centrifugal force
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Automatic
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	1
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	124.5 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	88 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Unit Swing
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Dual Shock
Travel	Travel	80 mm	Travel	76 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Perimeter	Frame type	Single cradle

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Single disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	260 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	240 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	16 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	110 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	14 inch
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,396 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	787 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A1

Pros and Cons in comparison

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

Piaggio Medley 125 ie IGET 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Piaggio Medley 125 ie IGET

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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