2018 Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer

Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer
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General motorcycle information

Model
Kawasaki Vulcan S Light Tourer
Year
2018
Category
Touring

Engine and transmission

Displacement
39.60 cubic inches (649.0 ccm)
Engine type
Twin, 4 stroke
Power
61.0 horsepowers (45.5 kiloWatts) at 7500 RPM
Torque
46.47 pound-foot/lbf-ft (63.00 Nm / 6.42 kgf-m) at 6600 RPM
Compression
10.8:1
Bore x stroke
5.06 x 3.66 inches (83.0 x 60.0 mm)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection
Fuel control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Chain
Starter
Electric
Fuel consumption
4.40 litres/100 km, 22.7 km/l or 53.5 mpg
Top speed
-

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Rake (fork angle)
31.0°
Trail
7.28 inches (119.4 mm)
Front suspension travel
7.90 inches (129.5 mm)
Rear suspension travel
4.96 inches (81.3 mm)
Front tyre
120/70-18
Rear tyre
160/60-17
Front brake
Double discs
Front brakes diameter
18.31 inches (300.0 mm)
Rear brake
Single disc
Rear brakes diameter
15.26 inches (250.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
-
Wet weight
504.9 pounds (229.0 kg)
Seat height
43.0 inches (705 mm)
Wheelbase
96.1 inches (1575 mm)
Overall length
141.0 inches (2310 mm)
Overall width
53.7 inches (880 mm)
Overall height
67.1 inches (1100 mm)
Ground clearance
7.9 inches (130 mm)
Fuel capacity
3.70 gallons (14.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information