Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer and Yamaha XVS650 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer × |  Yamaha XVS650 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2018 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Yamaha |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer | Yamaha XVS650 |
| Category | Touring | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles | Carburettor. Mikuni |
| Engine details | - | 70°, V-twin |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | 44.5 | - |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.4 | 4.76 |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Chain | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Torque (Nm) | 63 | 51 |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 81 |
| Stroke (mm) | 60 | 63 |
| Gearbox | 6-speed | 5-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 102.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 110.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) |
| Ignition | - | TCI |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc | - |
| Compression | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | 41mm aluminum telescopic front fork |
| Rear suspension | Horizontal Back-link with 7-way adjustable preload | Link-type, preload-adjustable single rear shock |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Dual-piston calipers. | Single disc |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 250 | 200 |
| Frame type | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel | Steel frame |
| Front tyre | 120/70-18 | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre | 160/60-17 | 170/80-15 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 130 | 140 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 81 | 86 |
| Trail (mm) | 119 | 102 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 31 | - |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options |
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| Carrying capacity | Saddel bags | - |
| Light | - | 60/55-watt, halogen headlight |
| Instruments | - | Tank-mounted |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,575 | 1,610 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 229 | 233 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,100 | 1,075 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,310 | 2,340 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 880 |
| Seat height (mm) | 705 | 695 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 140 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 16 |
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