Kawasaki Vulcan S
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| Kawasaki Vulcan S | |
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| 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 | Cruiser |
| 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 |
| 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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.