Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs. Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer 2019

Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer 2019

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer 2019

Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer 2019

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 compared to Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer 2019

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020
Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer 2019

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore84 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke77 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power55 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power6,250 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque62 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.5
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeToughened
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingOil-air
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement853 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width100 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width150 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,134 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth722 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,110 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,480 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height775 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)228 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)200 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity15 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

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

Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer 2019

Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer 2019

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Moto Guzzi V9 Roamer

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