Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022 vs. BMW K 1200 R 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

BMW K 1200 R 2009

Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022 vs BMW K 1200 R 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

BMW K 1200 R 2009

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022 compared to BMW K 1200 R 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

BMW K 1200 R 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

BMW K 1200 R 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	83 mm	Bore	79 mm
Stroke	Stroke	60 mm	Stroke	59 mm
Engine power	Engine power	61 HP	Engine power	163 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	10,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	62.4 Nm	Torque	127 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm	Rpm at Torque	8,250 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	10.8	Compression Ratio	13
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Prop shaft
Number of gears	Number of gears	6	Number of gears	6
Displacement	Displacement	649 ccm	Displacement	1.157 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspension	Front suspension	Telescopic fork	Front suspension	Strut

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Swing arm	Suspension	Single swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Rebound

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Aluminium
Frame type	Frame type	Perimeter	Frame type	Twin Tube, Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Single disk	Type	Double disk
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Four pistons

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Single piston	Piston	Double piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	ABS	Advanced Rider Assistance Systems	Suspension electronically adjustable

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	18 inch	Front tyre diameter	17 inch
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Seat Height	Seat Height	705 mm	Seat Height	820 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	19 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

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