Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023
Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore103.5 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke114.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power106 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,020 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque168 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.2
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,923 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter43 mm

Suspension Rear

Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel80 mmTravel56 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

TrailTrail120 mmTrail145 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,365 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,615 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height720 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity18.9 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST 2023

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Harley-Davidson Softail Low Rider ST

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