Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021
Pros and Cons in comparison
Pros and Cons in comparison
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.
Harley-Davidson Sportster S RH1250S 2021

The Sportster S returns to the tradition of this model series - yes, it really used to be about sport! That's why the latest American creation, with its 122 hp and 125 Nm of torque, doesn't want to be a cruiser, but instead is almost classless in its pursuit of customers. What is on offer is a wonderful poser bike that is surprisingly easy to ride. The single-disc brake at the front works well and the fat 160 front tyre steers better than you would expect. Only the hard suspension makes the rider suffer on longer distances - which of course doesn't matter at all in front of the ice cream parlour. Electronics and safety are top-notch, which mitigates the tidy price for true fans.