Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs. Ducati Diavel 1260 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Ducati Diavel 1260 2019

Ducati Diavel 1260 2019

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 vs Ducati Diavel 1260 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Ducati Diavel 1260 2019

Ducati Diavel 1260 2019

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023 compared to Ducati Diavel 1260 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023
Ducati Diavel 1260 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore106 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke71.5 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power159 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power9,500 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque129 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque7,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio13
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, Antihopping
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,261 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic fork
DiameterDiameter41 mmDiameter50 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel120 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSingle swing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel80 mmTravel130 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentCompression, Preload, Rebound

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeTubular
TrailTrail120 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter320 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter250 mmDiameter265 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Traction control, Anti-wheelie

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width240 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height45 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,257 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,192 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,600 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height780 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)229 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)244 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity17 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

Ducati Diavel 1260 2019

Ducati Diavel 1260 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Ducati Diavel 1260

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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