Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs. BMW R 18 2025

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

BMW R 18 2025

BMW R 18 2025

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Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 compared to BMW R 18 2025

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023
BMW R 18 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeBoxer
BoreBore83 mmBore107.1 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke100 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power91 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power4,750 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque163 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened, Dry
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,802 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter49 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel80 mmTravel90 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeDouble cradle
TrailTrail120 mmTrail150 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonFour pistons

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Anti-slipping control, Riding modes, Combined Brake System, Ride by Wire

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,440 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth949 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,126 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,731 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height720 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)345 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity16 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2, A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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 18 2025

BMW R 18 2025

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs BMW R 18

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price BMW R 18

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