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Vulcan S special edition, this cruiser refuses to do average! Standing apart, with its contemporary fuel tank graphics and pin striped wheels, the parallel twin engine, unique frame and suspension layout are focused on independent minded riders like you. |
General information |
Model
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Kawasaki Vulcan S Special Edition |
Model year
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2016 |
Category
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Custom / cruiser |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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Twin, four-stroke |
Power output
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61.0 HP (44.5 kW)) @ 7500 RPM |
Torque
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63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 6600 RPM |
Compression
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10.8:1 |
Bore x stroke
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83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection. 38 mm x 2 with sub-throttles |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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TCBI with digital advance |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Wet multi-disc, manual |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Perimeter, high-tensile steel |
Rake (fork angle)
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31.0° |
Trail
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119 mm (4.7 inches) |
Front suspension
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41mm telescopic fork |
Front wheel travel
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload |
Rear wheel travel
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81 mm (3.2 inches) |
Front tire
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120/70-18 |
Rear tire
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160/60-17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. Two-piston calipers. Optional ABS. |
Diameter
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300 mm (11.8 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. Single-piston caliper. Optional ABS. |
Diameter
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250 mm (9.8 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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225.0 kg (496.0 pounds) |
Seat height
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706 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1100 mm (43.3 inches) |
Overall length
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2311 mm (91.0 inches) |
Overall width
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881 mm (34.7 inches) |
Ground clearance
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1575 mm (62.0 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Metallic Matte Carbon Gray/Metallic Matte Phantom Silver |
Starter
|
Electric |
Factory warranty
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12 Month Limited Warranty |
Comments
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Limited power version of 35 kW available. ABS adds 3 kg. |
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