Yamaha XVS 1300 Custom 2014 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Yamaha XVS 1300 Custom 2014

Yamaha XVS 1300 Custom 2014

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

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Overview - Yamaha XVS 1300 Custom 2014 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Yamaha XVS 1300 Custom 2014

Yamaha XVS 1300 Custom 2014

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Technical Specifications Yamaha XVS 1300 Custom 2014 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Yamaha XVS 1300 Custom 2014
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore100 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke83 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power72 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque103 NmTorque63 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio10.8
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionTransistorIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
DisplacementDisplacement1,304 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Chassis

Frame typeFrame typeDouble cradleFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width210 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height40 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,535 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth860 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,130 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,755 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height670 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Yamaha XVS 1300 Custom 2014

Yamaha XVS 1300 Custom 2014

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

No matter which platform Kawasaki puts the 650 cubic two-cylinder in, the result is always a great motorbike! Even though the engine is unusually rev-happy for a cruiser, it results in a cruiser that actually qualifies as a sports cruiser when paired with the sporty chassis set-up. The only brake is the limited lean angle clearance, but this will not deter lovers of hearty footrest grinding. With such a good bike, we hope that Kawasaki will follow suit - after all, the Vulcan S has been with us almost unchanged since 2015.

powerful engine

chassis tuning with sporty Kawasaki DNA

real cruiser seating position

easy-to-read display

potential in tuning

Appearance a little outdated

moderate wind protection

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Yamaha XVS 1300 Custom vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Yamaha XVS 1300 Custom

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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