Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs. Honda VT 750 Shadow 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2009

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs Honda VT 750 Shadow 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2009

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 compared to Honda VT 750 Shadow 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020
Honda VT 750 Shadow 2009

Engine and Drive Train

BoreBore83 mmBore79 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke76 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power46 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,000 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque64 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,500 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9.6
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionProp shaft
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement745 ccm

Brakes Front

PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDrum

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter17 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter15 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,510 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth920 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,125 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,640 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height658 mm
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 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

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Appearance a little outdated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 Shadow 2009

Honda VT 750 Shadow 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

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

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Honda VT 750 Shadow

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