Kawasaki VULCAN S
| Manufacturer | Kawasaki |
|---|---|
| Production | 2016 |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, Parallel Twin |
| Bore / Stroke | 83.8mm x 83.8mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Horse Power | 61.02 HP (45.5 KW) @ 7500RPM |
| Torque | 45.73 ft/lbs (62.0 Nm) @ 6600RPM |
| Fuel system | Fuel injection: 38mm x 2 with sub-throttles |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6 Speed Final Drive: Chain |
| Suspension | Front: Telescopic fork Rear: Offset laydown single-shock, linkage-equipped, with adjustable preload: 7-way |
| Brakes | Front: Single disc 300mm Rear: Single disc 250mm |
| Front Tire | 120/70R18 |
| Rear Tire | 160/60R17 |
| Wheelbase | 62.01 inches (1575 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 90.91 inches (2309 mm) W 34.61 inches (879 mm) |
| Seat height | 27.8 inches (706 mm) |
| Weight | (dry), 225.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Kawasaki VULCAN S was a Liquid-cooled, four-stroke, Parallel Twin Cruiser motorcycle produced by Kawasaki in 2016. Max torque was 45.73 ft/lbs (62.0 Nm) @ 6600 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 61.02 HP (45.5 KW) @ 7500 RPM.
Engine
A 83.8mm bore x 83.8mm stroke result in a displacement of just 649.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6 Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 120/70R18 front tire and a 160/60R17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single disc 300mm in the front and a Single disc 250mm in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Offset laydown single-shock, linkage-equipped, with adjustable preload: 7-way. The wheelbase was 62.01 inches (1575 mm) long.
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.