The Kawasaki Vulcan S S.E. is a motorcycle model from the years 2017 and 2018. It features a four stroke, parallel twin cylinder engine, with a capacity of 649 cc or 39.65 cu/in. The engine is liquid-cooled, with a compression ratio of 10.8:1, and a fuel system utilizing DFI with two 38mm throttle bodies and sub-throttles. The maximum power output of the motorcycle is 61 hp or 44.5 kW, while the maximum torque is 63 Nm or 46.5 ft.lb. The motorcycle has a six-speed transmission with a positive neutral finder, and a final drive with a sealed chain. The frame is made of high-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame, while the suspension system features a hydraulic telescopic fork in the front and a lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload in the rear. The front and rear brakes consist of single 300mm and 250mm discs respectively, with one and two-piston calipers. The front and rear tires are 120/60-R18 and 160/60-R17, respectively. The overall dimensions of the motorcycle are 2311mm in length, 881.3mm in width, and 1099.8mm in height, with a wheelbase of 1574.8mm. The seat height is 706mm and the ground clearance is 129mm. The wet weight of the motorcycle is 223.0kg and it has a fuel capacity of 14 litres.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S S.E.
| 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 |
