Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017 vs. Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017 vs Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017 compared to Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017
Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke66 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power75 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power8,250 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque68 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque5,750 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio11
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement803 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeTubular

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width110 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height55 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,100 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth845 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,150 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,445 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height790 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)228 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)186 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity13.5 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2017

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

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

Ducati Scrambler Icon 2016

With the Scrambler, Ducati has pushed a machine to the starting line that will be hard to beat in its traditional retro territory. Because it's not only incredibly stylish, but also works great in terms of the sport.

Engine: simply perfect, wonderful throttle response, linear development, no load changes, worthy punch from below

Chassis: sporty and firm, no soft slap

Optics: simply beautiful

Thin handlebars: a tapered aluminium handlebar would be more visually appealing

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Ducati Scrambler Icon

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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