Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

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Overview - Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Technical Specifications Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeVEngine typeIn line
BoreBore94 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke67.5 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power110 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power9,250 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque92 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,500 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio13.3 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectricStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath, AntihoppingClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement937 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionUpside-Down telescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
DiameterDiameter46 mmDiameter41 mm
TravelTravel230 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberMonoshockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel220 mmTravel80 mm
AdjustmentAdjustmentCompression, Preload, ReboundAdjustmentPreload

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeTubularFrame typePerimeter
TrailTrail122 mmTrail120 mm

Brakes Front

TypeTypeDouble diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonFour pistonsPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter265 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsRiding modes, Cornering ABS, Ride by Wire, Shift assistant with blipper, Cruise control, Traction control, Anti-wheelieAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width90 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter21 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width150 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
WheelbaseWheelbase1,608 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height875 mmSeat Height705 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity21 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2, ALicense compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

Ducati DesertX Discovery 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

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 Ducati DesertX Discovery vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Ducati DesertX Discovery

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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