Specifications
2017 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 225.9 kg (498.0 pounds)
Seat height 706 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 High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame
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. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Diameter 300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear brakes Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Diameter 250 mm (9.8 inches)
Seat Various seat height options
Displacement 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Engine type Twin, four-stroke
Power 48.0 HP (35.0 kW) @ 5700 RPM
Torque 77.0 Nm (7.9 kgf-m or 56.8 ft.lbs) @ 3700 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. DFI with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles
Fuel control Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition TCBI with digital advance
Cooling system Liquid
Gearbox 6-speed
Transmission type Chain (final drive)
Driveline Sealed chain