Indian Sport Chief 2023 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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Overview - Indian Sport Chief 2023 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Technical Specifications Indian Sport Chief 2023 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Indian Sport Chief 2023
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore103.2 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke113 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power88 HPEngine power61 HP
TorqueTorque162 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque3,200 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio11 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
DisplacementDisplacement1,890 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter43 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel100 mmTravel80 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentPreloadAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
TrailTrail111 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter300 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS, Riding modesAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width130 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter16 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width180 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height65 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter16 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,301 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth842 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,270 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,640 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height686 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)311 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity15.1 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Indian Sport Chief 2023

Indian Sport Chief 2023

A bike that combines sport and cruising - that is the goal of Indian Motorcycles. The test shows that the new Sport Chief is surprisingly sporty to ride, because the suspension and brake components can score points on the country road. The engine with its three riding modes is also convincing and inspires with great responsiveness and a powerful torque wave. This makes the new Sport Chief a cool all-rounder for all cruiser fans with sporty ambitions.

powerful V2

clean response

great sound

comfortable seating position

stable handling

good brakes

modern equipment

cool look

long start-up time of the display

heat development at the exhaust despite heat protection plate

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2023

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 Sport Chief vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Indian Sport Chief

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Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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