Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

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Overview - Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Technical Specifications Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore89 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power44 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque35 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio12.6 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders1Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement373.2 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel142 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel150 mmTravel80 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameChromium-molybdenumFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typePerimeter
TrailTrail95 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter230 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width110 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,367 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height835 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity9.5 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021

Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Husqvarna Svartpilen 401 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Husqvarna Svartpilen 401

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