Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Kawasaki Vulcan S
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Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 Experiences and Expert Review

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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.

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Key Specification Kawasaki Vulcan S 2025

Engine and Drive Train

Bore83 mm
Stroke60 mm
Engine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. Power7500 rpm
Torque62.4 Nm
Rpm at Torque6600 rpm
Compression Ratio10.8
StarterElectric
Clutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionDigital
Transmission TypeGearshift
Displacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Diameter41 mm
Travel130 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberMonoshock
Travel80 mm
AdjustmentPreload

Chassis

Frame typePerimeter
Trail120 mm

Brakes Front

Diameter300 mm

Brakes Rear

Diameter250 mm

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width120 mm
Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameter17 inch
Length2310 mm
Width880 mm
Height1100 mm
Wheelbase1575 mm
Seat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyA

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

Model year
Current average market prices

Kawasaki Vulcan S History

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024  model series EN650A

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

61 HP

649 ccm

229 kg

$7,391.00avg. market price

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Appearance a little outdated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

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023  model series EN650A

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

61 HP

649 ccm

229 kg

$7,435.00avg. market price

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Appearance a little outdated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

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022  model series EN650A

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2022

61 HP

649 ccm

229 kg

$7,252.00avg. market price

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

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021  model series EN650A

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

61 HP

649 ccm

229 kg

$6,610.00avg. market price

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

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020  model series EN650A

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

61 HP

649 ccm

228 kg

$6,065.00avg. market price

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

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2019  model series EN650A

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2019

61 HP

649 ccm

228 kg

$6,330.00avg. market price

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

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018  model series EN650A

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

61 HP

649 ccm

228 kg

$5,878.00avg. market price

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

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017  model series EN650A

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

61 HP

649 ccm

228 kg

$6,069.00avg. market price

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

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016  model series EN650A

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

61 HP

649 ccm

228 kg

$5,245.00avg. market price

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

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015  model series EN650A

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015

61 HP

649 ccm

228 kg

$5,345.00avg. market price

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

FAQ tires Kawasaki Vulcan S

Which tire dimensions do I need?
The tire dimension Kawasaki Vulcan S 2025 is front 120/70-18 and rear 160/60-17.
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FAQ Kawasaki Vulcan S

What is the current market price of the Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The current average market price of a Kawasaki Vulcan S, year of manufacture 2024, is 6,810 USD with an average mileage of 496 km.
Which one is better? Kawasaki Vulcan S or Honda CMX500 Rebel?
You can compare these two motorcycles here. You can find all pros and cons of the comparable model here.
How about the availability of the Kawasaki Vulcan S?
Compared to other Chopper/Cruiser bikes the availability is very good. There are very many Kawasaki Vulcan S bikes available on the market.
How stable is the price of a used Kawasaki Vulcan S? What about the price trend?
Looking at the year of manufacture 2015, the price stability of a Kawasaki Vulcan S was normal compared to other Chopper/Cruiser bikes. The price trend was -7% in the first year, -1% in the second year and +2% in the third year.
How popular is the Kawasaki Vulcan S?
There is a very strong demand for a Kawasaki Vulcan S on the market. Test reports of this model are often read on the platform of 1000PS.
What is the data source for the content on this page?
The data comes from the online motorcycle magazine '1000PS'. 1000PS was founded in 2001. The company is based in Austria. Most of the content is published in German. However, the team also presents motorcycle test videos in English on YouTube. Here you can find 1000PS on Instagram.

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