Honda VFR 800 F 2013 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Honda VFR 800 F 2013

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Overview - Honda VFR 800 F 2013 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Honda VFR 800 F 2013

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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Technical Specifications Honda VFR 800 F 2013 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Honda VFR 800 F 2013

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Honda VFR 800 F 2013

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Bore	Bore	72 mm	Bore	83 mm
Stroke	Stroke	48 mm	Stroke	60 mm
Engine power	Engine power	109 HP	Engine power	61 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	10,500 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,500 rpm
Torque	Torque	80 Nm	Torque	62.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	8,750 rpm	Rpm at Torque	6,600 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	11.6	Compression Ratio	10.8
Starter	Starter	Electric	Starter	Electric
Clutch Type	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath	Clutch Type	Multiplate in oil-bath
Ignition	Ignition	Digital, Transistor	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Chain	Transmission	Chain
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	liquid
Displacement	Displacement	782 ccm	Displacement	649 ccm

Suspension Rear

Suspension	Suspension	Single swing arm	Suspension	Swing arm
Adjustment	Adjustment	Preload	Adjustment	Preload

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Aluminium	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Twin Tube	Frame type	Perimeter

Brakes Front

Type	Type	Double disk	Type	Single disk
Piston	Piston	Three pistons	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Three pistons	Piston	Single piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	120 mm	Front tyre width	120 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	70 %	Front tyre height	70 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	17 inch	Front tyre diameter	18 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	160 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	55 %	Rear tyre height	60 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch	Rear tyre diameter	17 inch
Length	Length	2,120 mm	Length	2,310 mm
Width	Width	735 mm	Width	880 mm
Height	Height	1,195 mm	Height	1,100 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,460 mm	Wheelbase	1,575 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	805 mm	Seat Height	705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	249 kg	Kerb Weight (with ABS)	229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	22 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	14 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A

Pros and Cons in comparison

Honda VFR 800 F 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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