Kawasaki Vulcan S

'Kawasaki Vulcan S'
Manufacturer	[[Kawasaki]]
Also called	Vulcan S ABS SE, Vulcan S Special Edition, Vulcan S Cafe, Vulcan S ABS Special Edition, Vulcan S Cafe Light Tourer, Vulcan S Light Tourer, Vulcan S Sport, Vulcan S ABS Cafe, Vulcan S ABS, Vulcan S SE
Production	2015 - 2019
Class	[[:Category:Cruiser motorcycles|Cruiser]] [[Category:Cruiser motorcycles]]
Engine	twin, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	83.0mm x 60.0mm
Compression ratio	10:8:1
Horsepower	46.94 HP (35.0 KW) @ 5700RPM
Torque	46.32 ft/lbs (62.8 Nm) @ 6600RPM
Fuel System	Fuel injection: 38mm x 2 with sub-throttles
Ignition	tcbi with digital advance
Transmission	Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain Clutch: wet multi-disc
Suspension	Front: 41mm telescopic fork Rear: lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload
Brakes	Front: double disc. abs. two-piston calipers. Rear: single disc. abs. single-piston caliper.
Front Tire	120/70-18
Rear Tire	160/60-17
Wheelbase	62.01 inches (1575 mm)
Length	90.98 inches (2311 mm)
Width	34.69 inches (881 mm)
Height	43.31 inches (1100 mm)
Seat Height	27.8 inches (706 mm)
Weight	228.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil	K-tech 10W-40
Fuel Capacity	3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption	4.00 liters/100 km (25.0 km/l or 58.81 mpg)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe was a twin, four-stroke Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki between 2015 and 2019. Max torque was 46.32 ft/lbs (62.8 Nm) @ 6600 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 46.94 HP (35.0 KW) @ 5700 RPM.

Engine

The engine was a liquid cooled twin, four-stroke. A 83.0mm bore x 60.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 649.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc). It shares the same engine as the Kawasaki Ninja 650.

Drive

The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc.

Chassis

It came with a 120/70-18 front tire and a 160/60-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. abs. two-piston calipers. in the front and a single disc. abs. single-piston caliper. in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload. The Vulcan S ABS Cafe was fitted with a 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 62.01 inches (1575 mm) long.

2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS

The 2015 MY Kawasaki Vulcan S sports a 649 cc parallel-twin, derived from the Ninja 650 but tweaked for more torque at low and mid-range revs. The two-wheeler is ideal for novice riders, but still packs a serious punch at high-speeds to keep the more experienced ones satisfied.

Designed to be a cruiser, but with a more unconventional style, it suits the type of rider that defies conformity and adopts their own, unique lifestyle. The ABS ensures optimum braking in adverse conditions. The pegs are three-way adjustable to accommodate riders of different statures.

The model is available for purchase without ABS only in the USA.

2016 Kawasaki VULCAN S

The 2015 Vulcan S engine is derived from Kawasaki’s Ninja 650. Changes to the camshaft profiles, intake and throttle body spacer are geared to improve low-end and mid-range performance for its cruiser application. Kawasaki is positioning the Vulcan S as a bike-for-all, highlighting that changes to the engine make for smoother power delivery, which makes it suitable for novice riders. Kawasaki goes on to say that “its (the Vulcan S) top-end power and nimble handling will also satisfy the demands of more experienced riders. It features a six-speed transmission with Kawasaki’s Positive Neutral Finder, which allows you to simply upshift from first when stopped to select neutral.