Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs. Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 compared to Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020
Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore85 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke83 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power52 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque79.5 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement942 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,295 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth775 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,160 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,570 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height765 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)228 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)251 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity12 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

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

Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Yamaha XV950 Racer 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Yamaha XV950 Racer

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Yamaha XV950 Racer

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