Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer and Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer × |  Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2016 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer | Kawasaki Vulcan S |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles | Injection. DFI with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.4 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 63 | 63 |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 102.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | - | TCBI with digital advance |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc | - |
| Compression | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link with 7-way adjustable preload | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Dual-piston calipers. | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter (mm) | 250 | 250 |
| Frame type | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel | Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 120/70-18 | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 160/60-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 81 | 81 |
| Trail (mm) | 119 | 119 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 31 | 31 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddel bags | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,575 | 1,575 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 229 | 225 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,310 | 2,311 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 881 |
| Seat height (mm) | 705 | 705 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 14 |
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