The Kawasaki Vulcan S Tourer motorcycle specifications include a 649 cc (39.60 cu in) engine, a 6-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 228 kg (502.7 lb).
Key specifications
The 2020 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the Kawasaki Vulcan S 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 5% lower than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 55th percentile across Kawasaki models.
About 10% heavier than the Kawasaki database average. Around the 65th 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.
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.
1,100
1,175
6% 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 |
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| 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 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.38:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
|---|
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 649 cc (39.60 cu in) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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| 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 | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Single-piston caliper. |
| Front tire | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-17 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 228 kg (502.7 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 | 1,100 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) |
|---|---|
| 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 | Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Spark Black/Gold, Metallic Spark Black/Green |
|---|---|
| Seat | Various seat height options |
| Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty |
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.