Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD 2005

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD 2005

Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD 2005

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD 2005

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016

Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD 2005

Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD 2005

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD 2005

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2016
Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD 2005

Engine and Drive Train

Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power63 HP
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,449 ccm

Dimensions and Weights

WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,690 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height660 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity18.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

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Appearance a little outdated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

Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD 2005

Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD 2005

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Harley-Davidson Softail Deuce FXSTD

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