Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs. Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 compared to Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke71.4 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power132 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque105 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque7,550 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders3
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,050 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork

Suspension Rear

AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Rebound

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,115 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth780 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,250 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,429 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height815 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity18 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Triumph Speed Triple 1050 2009

Euphoria spread through the long bends. The Triple is a bit more expensive than some Nippon Nakeds with cheap chassis and you can feel it. It remains stable, you can open the throttle hard and you hit the line exactly.

More power

increased torque

reduced weight

agility

greatly improved geometry

precise and fast.

>100kg people might have space problems.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Triumph Speed Triple 1050

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