Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018 vs. Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018 vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018 compared to Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018
Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore76.2 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke96.8 mm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque70 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,750 rpm
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement883 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter19 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,260 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,520 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height693 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity12.5 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

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Appearance a little outdated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 Sportster XL 883 2009

Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Harley-Davidson Sportster XL 883

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