Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs. Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2018

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2018

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 vs Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2018

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2018

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021 compared to Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021
Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2018

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore102 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke114.3 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power94 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,020 rpm
TorqueTorque62.4 NmTorque155 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 TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionBelt
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingAir
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement1,868 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeDouble cradle
TrailTrail120 mmTrail132 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeDouble disk
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonFour pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonDouble piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width150 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height80 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width160 mmRear tyre width180 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height60 %Rear tyre height70 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter16 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,340 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,615 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height710 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity13.6 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2021

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 Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2018

Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS 2018

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Bob 114 FXFBS

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