Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition 2018 and Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2016 [S]ave
| Attribute |  Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition 2018 × |  Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition 2016 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 2018 | 2016 |
| Make | Kawasaki | Kawasaki |
| Model | Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition | Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | Injection. DFI® 38mm throttle bodies (2), with sub-throttle valves | Injection. 38 mm x 2 with sub-throttles |
| Displacement (cm³) | 649 | 649 |
| Power (kw) | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| 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 |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
| Driveline | Sealed chain | - |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance | TCBI with digital advance |
| Clutch | Wet multi-disc | Wet multi-disc, manual |
| Compression | 10.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork | 41mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. ABS. | Double disc. Two-piston calipers. Optional ABS. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. ABS. | Single disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS. |
| 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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| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,575 | 1,575 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 226 | 225 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,311 | 2,311 |
| Overall width (mm) | 881 | 881 |
| Seat height (mm) | 705 | 706 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 130 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 14 |
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