Kawasaki VULCAN S (2026): Specifications and Comparison

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CruiserModel year 2026Global version

Kawasaki VULCAN S

Cruiser · 649 cc

Manufacturer suggested retail priceFrom 7,649 USDKawasaki United States · 2026-09-192 recorded prices

Specifications

Engine configuration: 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled
Engine displacement: 649ccSource wording: 649cc
Bore × stroke: 83.0 x 60.0mm
Compression ratio: 10.8:1
Maximum power: 60hpSource wording: 60 hp¹ @ 7,500 rpm
Maximum torque: 63.05NmSource wording: 46.5 lb-ft @ 6,600 rpm
Fuel system: DFI® with 38mm throttle bodies (2), with sub-throttle valves
Ignition: TCBI with Electronic Advance
Cooling system: Liquid-cooledSource wording: 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled

Rider aids: Economical Riding Indicator, Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Equipment: ERGO-FIT®
Available colours: Metallic Graphite Gray/Metallic Spark Black, Metallic Flat Spark Black

Front suspension: 41mm telescopic fork/5.1 in
Rear suspension: Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload/3.2 in
Front tyre: 120/70-18
Rear tyre: 160/60-17
Front brake: Single 300mm disc with twin-piston caliper (and ABS)
Rear brake: Single 250mm disc with single-piston caliper (and ABS)
Frame: High-tensile steel diamond frame
Steering angle / trail: 31°/4.7 in

Length: 2308.86mmSource wording: 90.9 in
Width: 878.84mmSource wording: 34.6 in
Height: 1099.82mmSource wording: 43.3 in
Ground clearance: 129.54mmSource wording: 5.1 in
Seat height: 706.12mmSource wording: 27.8 in
Dry weight (as stated in source): 467.5 lb** (ABS), 460.8 lb** (non-ABS)
Ready-to-ride weight (as stated in source): 498.3 lb* (ABS), 491.7 lb* (non-ABS)
Wheelbase: 1574.8mmSource wording: 62.0 in