Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

BMW F 800 GS 2024

Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024 vs BMW F 800 GS 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

BMW F 800 GS 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

BMW F 800 GS 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

BMW F 800 GS 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	In line	Engine type	In line
Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	86 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	77 mm
Engine power	Engine power	61 HP	Engine power	87 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	6,750 rpm
Torque	Torque	62.4 Nm	Torque	91 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	4,500 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	13.1
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Transmission Type	Transmission Type	Gearshift	Transmission Type	Gearshift
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	895 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Telescopic fork
Diameter	Diameter	41 mm	Diameter	41 mm
Travel	Travel	130 mm	Travel	170 mm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Shock absorber	Shock absorber	Monoshock	Shock absorber	Monoshock
Travel	Travel	80 mm	Travel	170 mm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Perimeter	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine
Trail	Trail	120 mm	Trail	106.1 mm

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Diameter	Diameter	300 mm	Diameter	305 mm
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Diameter	Diameter	250 mm	Diameter	265 mm
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Single piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS, Riding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Traction control

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	110 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	80 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	160 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	60 %	Rear tyre height	70 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,310 mm	Length	2,296 mm
Width	Width	880 mm	Width	910 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,575 mm	Wheelbase	1,556 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	815 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	229 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	227 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

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

BMW F 800 GS 2024

The new BMW F800GS impresses as a versatile adventure bike with balanced handling, a powerful engine and beginner-friendly accessibility. It offers riding pleasure and comfort in equal measure and is a stand-alone choice for all-round fans.

harmonious handling

practical engine

well-balanced setup

low seat height

versatile

beginner-friendly but not boring

wide range of customisation options

good balance between comfort and dynamics

Limited freedom of movement on benches with low seat height

brakes fatigue under extreme loads

sporty riders miss some dynamics

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Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024 vs. BMW F 800 GS 2024

Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024 vs BMW F 800 GS 2024

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024 compared to BMW F 800 GS 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Suspension Front

Suspension Rear

Chassis

Brakes Front

Brakes Rear

Assistance Systems

Dimensions and Weights

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

BMW F 800 GS 2024

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs BMW F 800 GS

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price BMW F 800 GS

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