Kawasaki Vulcan S S.E. (2017-18)

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.

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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