Specifications
2017 Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 229.0 kg (504.9 pounds)
Seat height 705 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height 1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Overall length 2311 mm (91.0 inches)
Overall width 881 mm (34.7 inches)
Ground clearance 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase 1575 mm (62.0 inches)
Fuel capacity 14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Frame type Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel
Rake (fork angle) 31.0°
Trail 119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front suspension 41mm telescopic fork
Front wheel travel 130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear suspension Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload
Rear wheel travel 81 mm (3.2 inches)
Front tire 120/70-18
Rear tire 160/60-17
Front brakes Double disc. Two-piston calipers. Optional ABS.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS.
Diameter 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Displacement 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Power 61.0 HP (44.5 kW) @ 7500 RPM
Torque 63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 6600 RPM
Compression 10.8:1
Bore x stroke 83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)
Valves per cylinder 4
Fuel system Injection. 38 mm x 2 with sub-throttles
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Clutch Wet multi-disc
Driveline Sealed chain