The Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 226 kg (498.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 2015 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS compares
This compares the motorcycle with all Kawasaki models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the Kawasaki database average.
About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 55th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 9% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 64th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 12% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 12th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 8% smaller than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 37th percentile across Kawasaki models.
Kawasaki database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the Kawasaki specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Kawasaki models.
226 kg — heavier than about 64% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 36%.
706 mm — taller than about 12% of Kawasaki models.
14 L — larger than about 37% of Kawasaki fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with Kawasaki average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across Kawasaki models where that dimension is available.
2,311
2,122
9% above average.
881
833
6% above average.
1,100
1,175
6% below average.
1,575
1,441
9% above average.
706
801
12% below average.
130
187
30% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-18 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-17 |
| Front tire width | 120 mm |
| Front tire aspect ratio | 70% |
| Front rim diameter | 18 in |
| Rear tire width | 160 mm |
| Rear tire aspect ratio | 60% |
| Rear rim diameter | 17 in |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 60 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload |
| Front wheel travel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 81 mm (3.2 inches) |
| Rake | 31.0° |
| Trail | 119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 226 kg (498.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 706 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,311 mm (91.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 881 mm (34.7 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,575 mm (62.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
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Other specifications
| Color options | Candy Lime Green, Pearl Crystal White, Flat Ebony |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Price as new | US$ 7399. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from Kawasaki models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official Kawasaki information before relying on them. Visit the official Kawasaki website.