Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs. Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 vs Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020 compared to Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2020
Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn lineEngine typeV
BoreBore83 mmBore88 mm
StrokeStroke60 mmStroke74.2 mm
Engine powerEngine power61 HPEngine power50 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpmRpm at Max. Power5,700 rpm
TorqueTorque63 NmTorque78 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque6,600 rpmRpm at Torque3,700 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio10.8 Compression Ratio9.5
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears5
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingliquidCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement649 ccmDisplacement903 ccm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typePerimeterFrame typeDouble cradle

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter16 inch
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter17 inchRear tyre diameter15 inch
LengthLength2,310 mmLength2,465 mm
WidthWidth880 mmWidth1,005 mm
HeightHeight1,100 mmHeight1,065 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,575 mmWheelbase1,645 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height705 mmSeat Height680 mm
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity14 lFuel Tank Capacity20 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyALicense compliancyA

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

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Kawasaki VN 900 Classic 2009

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki VN 900 Classic

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Price Kawasaki VN 900 Classic

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