Kawasaki Vulcan S Café (2017-18)

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The Kawasaki Vulcan S Café (2017-18) motorcycle is a four-stroke, parallel twin cylinder bike that has a capacity of 649 cc. It has a liquid-cooled cooling system, a compression ratio of 10.8:1, and uses fuel system DFI (R) with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles for induction. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 61 hp (44.5 kW) at 7,500 rpm and a maximum torque of 63 Nm (46.5 ft.lb) at 6,600 rpm. It has a wet, multi-disc clutch and a 6-speed transmission with a positive neutral finder. The motorcycle also features a sealed chain final drive and a high-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame. The front suspension is a 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, and the rear suspension is a lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload. The front and rear brakes are single-disc with 2 piston calipers and 1 piston caliper respectively. The motorcycle has a length of 2311 mm, a width of 881.3 mm, and a height of 1099.8 mm, with a wheelbase of 1574.8 mm. The seat height is 706 mm and the ground clearance is 129 mm. The motorcycle has a wet weight of 223.0 kg and a fuel capacity of 14 litres (3.7 US gal).

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S Caf~A(c)

Year: 2017 – 18


Engine: Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in
Bore x Stroke: 83 x 60 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Fuel system DFI (R) with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles
Ignition: TCBI with digital advance
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 61 hp / 44.5 kW) @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque: 63 Nm / 46.5 ft.lb @ 6600 rpm
Clutch: Wet, Multi Disc
Transmission: 6 Speed with positive neutral finder
Final Drive: Sealed chain
Frame: High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame

Front Suspension: 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Front Wheel Travel: 129 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension: Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload
Rear Wheel Travel: 81.2 mm / 3.2 in
Front Brakes: Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60 -R18
Rear Tyre: 160/60 R17
Dimensions: Length 2311 mm / 91.0 in. Width 881.3 mm / 34.7 in. Height 1099.8 mm / 43.3 in
Wheelbase: 1574.8 mm / 62 in.
Seat Height: 706 mm / 27.8 in
Ground Clearance: 129 mm / 5.1 in
Wet Weight: 223.0 kg / 491.7 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal

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