Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

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Overview - Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Technical Specifications Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore105 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke72 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power122 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power8,000 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque111 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque7,250 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11.5 Compression Ratio10.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears5Number of gears6
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,247 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter19 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width240 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height40 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,440 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth890 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,065 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,702 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height675 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)302 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)228 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity18.9 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015

Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX 2015

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

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 Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Harley-Davidson Night Rod Special VRSCDX

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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