Indian Chief Dark Horse 2020 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2020

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

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Overview - Indian Chief Dark Horse 2020 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2020

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Technical Specifications Indian Chief Dark Horse 2020 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2020
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore101 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke113 mmStroke60 mm
TorqueTorque151 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,000 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionBeltTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingAirCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement1,811 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter46 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel119 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel94 mmTravel80 mm

Chassis

TrailTrail133 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modes, Ride by WireAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height80 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter17 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,583 mmLength2,310 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,701 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height660 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity20.8 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2020

Indian Chief Dark Horse 2020

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

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

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Indian Chief Dark Horse vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Indian Chief Dark Horse

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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