Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2017

Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2017

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2017

Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2017

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2017

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore98.4 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke111.1 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power80 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,020 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque130 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9.7
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,690 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeDouble cradle
TrailTrail120 mmTrail125 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,400 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth890 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,135 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,620 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)321 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity18.9 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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 Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2017

Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF 2017

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF

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