Kawasaki Vulcan S
- Production years
- 2015–2027
- Brand
- Kawasaki
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KAWASAKI Vulcan S (2015-Present)
Selected year: 2027
Technical specifications
- Engine capacity
- 649 cm³
- Power
- 61 hp (46 kW)
- Wet weight
- 226 kg
- Seat height
- 706 mm
Overview
The Kawasaki Vulcan S is a cruiser in production from 2015 through 2027. The 2027 model uses a 649.0 cm³ liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine producing 61 hp (46 kW), with 46.5 Nm of torque at 6,600 rpm, and has a wet weight of 226.0 kg.
The 706 mm seat height puts the seat low, which can make it easier to get both feet down at a stop. Rear preload is adjustable, but rear-wheel travel is 81 mm; the 2027 torque figure is 46.5 Nm, down from 63.0 Nm in 2026 at the same 6,600 rpm peak, and the chain final drive needs periodic cleaning and adjustment.
Specifications
Engine
Engine
- Bore x stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Engine capacity
- 649 cm³
- Compression ratio
- 10.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Ignition
- TCBI with Electronic Advance
- Lubrication system
- Force lubrication, semi-dry sump
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Performance and transmission
Performance and transmission
- Power
- 61 hp (46 kW)
- Power weight ratio
- 0.2712 HP/kg (wet)
- Torque
- 46.5 Nm at 6,600 rpm
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc
- Final drive
- Chain
- Gearbox
- Manual 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
Dimensions and weight
Dimensions and weight
- Fuel capacity
- 14 L
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Overall height
- 1,100 mm
- Overall length
- 2,309 mm
- Overall width
- 879 mm
- Seat height
- 706 mm
- Wet weight
- 226 kg
- Wheelbase
- 1,575 mm
Chassis and suspension
Chassis and suspension
- Frame
- Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41mm telescopic fork
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rake
- 31.0°
- Rear suspension
- Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload
- Rear wheel travel
- 81 mm
- Trail
- 119 mm
Brakes and wheels
Brakes and wheels
- Abs
- Optional
- Front brakes
- Single 300mm disc with twin-piston caliper (and ABS)
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-18
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single-piston caliper, optional ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-17
Model years
2016
Seat height: 706 mm → 705 mm
2017
Wet weight: 225 kg → 229 kg
2020
Power: 61 hp (45 kW) → 60 hp (45 kW); Wet weight: 229 kg → 228 kg; Fuel consumption: 4 L/100 km → 4.4 L/100 km
2021
Wet weight: 228 kg → 226 kg
2022
Wet weight: 226 kg → 222.7 kg
2023
Power: 60 hp (45 kW) → 61 hp (45 kW); Torque: 63 Nm → 62.8 Nm; Wet weight: 222.7 kg → 223 kg; Fuel consumption: 4.4 L/100 km → 4 L/100 km
2025
Torque: 62.8 Nm → 63 Nm; Wet weight: 223 kg → 226 kg
2026
Power: 61 hp (45 kW) → 60 hp (45 kW); Seat height: 705 mm → 706 mm
2027
Power: 60 hp (45 kW) → 61 hp (46 kW); Torque: 63 Nm → 46.5 Nm
| Specification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine capacity | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ | 649 cm³ |
| Power | 60 hp (45 kW) | 61 hp (45 kW) | 61 hp (45 kW) | 61 hp (45 kW) | 60 hp (45 kW) | 61 hp (46 kW) |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 62.8 Nm | 62.8 Nm | 63 Nm | 63 Nm | 46.5 Nm |
| Wet weight | 222.7 kg | 223 kg | 223 kg | 226 kg | 226 kg | 226 kg |
| Seat height | 705 mm | 705 mm | 705 mm | 705 mm | 706 mm | 706 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L |
Pros and cons
Advantages
Low seat
At 706 mm, the seat can make it easier for many riders to plant their feet at a stop.
Adjustable rear preload
You can adjust the rear shock’s preload to suit the load and preferred setup.
Things to consider
Chain final drive
The chain needs regular cleaning and adjustment, unlike a maintenance-free shaft drive.
Short rear-wheel travel
With 81 mm of travel, the rear suspension has limited movement to absorb larger bumps.
ABS is optional
ABS is optional, so the braking package may not include it.
Rider fit
Rider fit calculator
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How to measure
Stand barefoot with your back to a wall. Hold a book firmly between your legs, then measure from the floor to the top edge of the book.
Estimated ground reach
Both feet likely flat
You should have a stable stance at a stop, although seat width and suspension setup still matter.
Seat height
706 mm
Approx. loaded height
676 mm
Estimate assumes about 30 mm of suspension sag. Seat width, footwear, luggage and suspension settings can change real reach. Always sit on the motorcycle before buying.
Fuel range calculator
Enter your expected fuel consumption to estimate the distance on a full tank, with or without a fuel reserve.
Tank 14 L at 5.5 L/100 km
Lower consumption = longer range.
Estimated range
255 km
With 10% reserve
229 km
This is a planning estimate, not a measured result. Speed, route, weather, load and riding style can change real consumption.
FAQ
What is the engine size of the 2027 Kawasaki Vulcan S?
It has a 649.0 cm³ liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine.
How much power and torque does the 2027 Kawasaki Vulcan S make?
It produces 61 hp (46 kW) and 46.5 Nm of torque at 6,600 rpm.
What is the seat height of the 2027 Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The seat height is 706 mm.
Does the 2027 Kawasaki Vulcan S have ABS?
ABS is optional.
