Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018 vs. Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Spirit 2013

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Spirit 2013

Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Spirit 2013

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018 vs Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Spirit 2013

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018

Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Spirit 2013

Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Spirit 2013

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018 compared to Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Spirit 2013

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2018
Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Spirit 2013

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke76 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power45.5 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,500 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque65 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionTransistor
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement745 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonThree pistons

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width120 mmFront tyre width90 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height70 %Front tyre height90 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter21 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 diameter15 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,440 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth835 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,125 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,655 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height650 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)228 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)252 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity14.6 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA2

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

Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Spirit 2013

Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Spirit 2013

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Spirit

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

Model year
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Price Honda VT 750 C2 Shadow Spirit

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