The Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, power of 61 hp (44.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 231 kg (509.3 lb).
Key specifications
How the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer 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 17% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 53rd percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 55th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 11% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 67th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 12% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 11th 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.
61 hp — more powerful than about 53% of Kawasaki models with power data.
649 cc — larger displacement than about 55% of Kawasaki models.
231 kg — heavier than about 67% of Kawasaki models, or lighter than about 33%.
705 mm — taller than about 11% 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.
2,310
2,122
9% above average.
880
833
6% above average.
1,133
1,175
4% below average.
1,575
1,441
9% above average.
705
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 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 318 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.264 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 264.1 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 94.0 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Category | Touring |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| Power | 61 hp (44.5 kW) @ 7,500 rpm |
| Torque | 63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 6,600 rpm |
| 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) |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Chain (final drive) |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with 7-way 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. Dual-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 231 kg (509.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 705 mm (27.8 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,310 mm (90.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 880 mm (34.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,133 mm (44.6 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) |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption | 4.40 L/100 km (22.7 km/l or 53.46 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 102.1 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Other specifications
| Color options | Pearl Storm Gray |
|---|---|
| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
| Comments | Limited power version with 35 kW available. |
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