BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017
Overview - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017
Technical Specifications BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
BMW R 1200 GS Adventure 2017
As the most successful supplier of large-volume touring enduros, BMW has for years been highly successful in establishing the large R 1200 GS Adventure as the ultimate long-distance touring motorbike. Building on the driving dynamics and high off-road and touring competence of the conventional R 1200 GS, the Adventure represents the maximum solution for off-road touring riders. With its bulky fairing and 30-litre tank, the 125 hp engine has more to haul, but a high degree of agility is still maintained. Nothing is spared in terms of equipment, the big Adventure offers the full programme: ABS, ASC (Automatic Stability Control) and two riding modes "Rain" and "Road" are standard.
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017
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.
