Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA 2009

Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA 2009

Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore105 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke72 mm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque115 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque7,000 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,246 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonFour pistons

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter18 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,455 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,715 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height660 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity18.9 l

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Appearance a little outdated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

Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA 2009

Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Harley-Davidson V-Rod VRSCA

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