Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024 vs. Honda CBR500R 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Honda CBR500R 2019

Honda CBR500R 2019

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024 vs Honda CBR500R 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Honda CBR500R 2019

Honda CBR500R 2019

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024 compared to Honda CBR500R 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024
Honda CBR500R 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke66.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power48 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque43 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.7
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement471 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,075 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth740 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,145 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,410 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)194 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity15.7 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

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

Honda CBR500R 2019

Honda CBR500R 2019

All in all, the new CBR500R is guaranteed to be a suitable entry into the world of the stooped. The look is to die for and appears sporty and aggressive, but the riding itself is child's play. The wind protection is great, the seating position still relatively relaxed. So there's nothing to stop you from being completely happy with this economical sports bike (a little over 4L/100km fuel consumption), both in the corner and on the way to work or university. It will be hard to find another motorbike that is as easy to ride and looks so sporty at the same time!

Effortless handling

High-revving engine

Great wind protection

Relaxed seating position

Great LCD display with all info

Brake needs a lot of force on the lever

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Honda CBR500R

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Honda CBR500R

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