Kawasaki VULCAN S ABS SE

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Kawasaki VULCAN S ABS SE
Manufacturer
Production 2018
Class Cruiser
Engine
4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Bore / Stroke 83.8mm x 83.8mm
Compression ratio 10.8:1
Torque 46.47 ft/lbs (63.0 Nm) @ 6600RPM
Fuel System DFI 38mm throttle bodies (2), with sub-throttle valves
Transmission Gear box: 6-Speed with positive neutral finder

Final Drive: Sealed Chain

Clutch: Wet
Suspension Front: 41mm telescopic fork/5.1 in
Rear: Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload/3.1 in
Brakes Front: Single 300mm disc with twin-piston caliper, ABS
Rear: Single 250mm disc with single-piston caliper, ABS
Front Tire 120/70x18
Rear Tire 160/60x17
Wheelbase 62.01 inches (1575 mm)
Length 90.91 inches (2309 mm)
Width 34.61 inches (879 mm)
Seat Height 27.8 inches (706 mm)
Weight 226.0 kg (wet)
Recommended Oil K-tech 10W-40
Manuals Service Manual


The Kawasaki VULCAN S ABS SE was a 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 2018. Max torque was 46.47 ft/lbs (63.0 Nm) @ 6600 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 649.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 6-Speed with positive neutral finder transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/70x18 front tire and a 160/60x17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 300mm disc with twin-piston caliper, ABS in the front and a Single 250mm disc with single-piston caliper, ABS in the rear. The front suspension was a 41mm telescopic fork/5.1 in while the rear was equipped with a Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload/3.1 in. The wheelbase was 62.01 inches (1575 mm) long.

2018 Kawasaki VULCAN S ABS SE[edit | edit source]

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For 2018, Kawasaki has launched a new version of Vulcan S ABS SE with capable torque, high rpm and generous lean angles, every ride on the Vulcan S motorcycle has the potential for excitement. The added benefit of adjustable Kawasaki Ergo-Fit components make the Vulcan S motorcycle the ultimate in versatility for riders of varying sizes and abilities.