Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer and Yamaha XVS650 A 2018 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha XVS650 A 2018 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2018 |
| Make | Yamaha | Kawasaki |
| Model | Yamaha XVS650 A | Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Touring |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Mikuni | Injection. DFI with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles |
| Engine details | 70°, V-twin | - |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | - | 44.5 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.76 | 4.4 |
| Cooling system | Air | Liquid |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | - | 63 |
| Bore (mm) | 81 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 63 | 60 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 110.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 102.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Single Overhead Cams (SOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Ignition | TCI | - |
| Clutch | - | Wet multi-disc |
| Compression | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm aluminum telescopic front fork | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Link-type, preload-adjustable single rear shock | Horizontal Back-link with 7-way adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Single disc | Double disc. Dual-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 250 |
| Frame type | Steel double cradle | Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel |
| Front tyre | 130/90-16 | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tyre | 170/80-15 | 160/60-17 |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 130 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 86 | 81 |
| Trail (mm) | 102 | 119 |
| 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) | 1,625 | 1,575 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 247 | 229 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,110 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,350 | 2,310 |
| Overall width (mm) | 880 | 880 |
| Seat height (mm) | 710 | 705 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 140 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 16 | 14 |
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