Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs. Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 compared to Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020
Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeIn line
BoreBore83 mmBore67 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke66.8 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power46 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,500 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque44.6 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque6,000 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio10.7
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital, Transistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement471 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width130 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height80 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,188 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth820 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,094 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,488 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height690 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)228 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)190 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity11.2 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

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

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Honda CMX500 Rebel 2021

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Honda CMX500 Rebel

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Honda CMX500 Rebel

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