Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022 vs. BMW R 1200 S 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

BMW R 1200 S 2009

BMW R 1200 S 2009

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

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

BMW R 1200 S 2009

BMW R 1200 S 2009

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

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022
BMW R 1200 S 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore83 mmBore101 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke73 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power122 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque112 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque6,800 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio12.5
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,170 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionStrut

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,151 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth870 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,177 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,487 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height830 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

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

BMW R 1200 S 2009

BMW R 1200 S 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs BMW R 1200 S

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price BMW R 1200 S

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