| General information | 
  
    | Motorcycle name | Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe | 
    | Model year | 2018 | 
    | Category | Custom / cruiser | 
| Price as new | US$ 8099.   MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc. | 
    | Rating | 3.5   See the detailed rating of design and look, maintenance cost, engine performance, etc. Compare with any other bike. | 
    
        | Engine and transmission | 
  
    | Displacement | 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) | 
    | Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | 
    | Power output | 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 | 
    
        | Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | 
  
    | Frame type | High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter | 
    | 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. ABS. Single-piston caliper. | 
    | Diameter | 250 mm (9.8 inches) | 
    | Seat | Various seat height options | 
    
        | Physical measures and capacities | 
  
    | Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 228.0 kg (502.7 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) | 
    
        | Other specifications | 
  
    | Color options | Pearl Storm Gray | 
    | Starter | Electric | 
    | Factory warranty | 12 Month Limited Warranty | 
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