Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs. Suzuki Intruder M1800R 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Suzuki Intruder M1800R 2017

Suzuki Intruder M1800R 2017

Loading...

Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs Suzuki Intruder M1800R 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Suzuki Intruder M1800R 2017

Suzuki Intruder M1800R 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 compared to Suzuki Intruder M1800R 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Suzuki Intruder M1800R 2017

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore112 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke90.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power125 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,200 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque160 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,200 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,783 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter46 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel80 mmTravel118 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeDouble cradle
TrailTrail120 mmTrail124 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter310 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter275 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width240 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height40 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,480 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth875 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,130 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,710 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity19 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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

Suzuki Intruder M1800R 2017

Suzuki Intruder M1800R 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Suzuki Intruder M1800R

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

Model year
Current average market prices

Price Suzuki Intruder M1800R

Model year
Current average market prices

Alternative Comparisons

1000PS Partner

ChigeeContinental MotorradreifenMotorex AGcalimoto GmbH