Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2015 vs. Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2015

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2015 vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2015

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2015 compared to Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2015
Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2015
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2015
Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011
Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore88 mmBore81 mm
StrokeStroke74.2 mmStroke62.6 mm
Engine powerEngine power50 HPEngine power72 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,700 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,400 rpm
TorqueTorque78 NmTorque64 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,700 rpmRpm at Torque6,400 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio11.5
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement903 ccmDisplacement645 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter16 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter15 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,465 mmLength2,130 mm
WidthWidth1,005 mmWidth760 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,080 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,645 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height680 mmSeat Height785 mm
Kerb WeightKerb Weight245 kgKerb Weight202 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20 lFuel Tank Capacity14.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius 2011

The Suzuki's top performer is clearly its engine; the V2 is wonderfully agile and powerful. This often makes up for the somewhat feminine appearance, which this racy engine does not really deserve.

solid handling

good ergonomics

powerful V2 engine

cheap-looking swingarm

telescopic fork

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic vs Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

Price Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price Suzuki SFV 650 Gladius

Model year
Current average market prices

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