Vulcan S test: the custom of little green men
A new 650 cc custom will land in the French Kawasaki dealerships in a few days! Called Vulcan S, it has just been observed in southern Spain, not far from Almeria. Site participated in the launch: 3, 2, 1, fire… green !
Vulcan S technical and commercial sheet
| Engine | |
| Type | Inline-twin, 4-stroke, water-cooled |
| Displacement | 649 cc |
| Bore x stroke | 83 × 60 mm |
| Max power | 61 hp (45 kW) at 7,500 rpm 35 kW kit: 48 hp at 6,600 rpm |
| Max torque | 63 Nm at 6,600 rpm 35 kW kit: 53 Nm at 5,600 rpm |
| Distribution | 4 valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft |
| Volumetric ratio | 10.8 to 1 |
| Food | Electronic fuel injection, 38 mm, double butterfly |
| Ignition | Electronic |
| Lubrication | Pressurized, semi-dry sump |
| Start-up | Electric |
| Transmission | |
| Clutch | Multi-disc in oil bath |
| Gearbox | 6 reports |
| Primary report | 2.095 |
| 1st | 2,438 |
| 2nd | 1.714 |
| 3rd | 1,333 |
| 4th | 1.111 |
| 5th | 0.966 |
| 6th | 0.852 |
| Secondary transmission | By chain |
| Secondary report | 3.067 |
| Cycle part | |
| Frame | Perimeter steel |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork 41 mm |
| Suspension Ar | Mono-shock absorber with rods, adjustable in preload |
| Front travel | 130 mm |
| Travel Ar | 80 mm |
| Front brake | Single 300 mm disc, 2-piston calipers |
| Ar brake | Single 250 mm disc, single piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70 R18 (59H) |
| Tire Ar | 160/60 R17 (69H) |
| Dimensions, weight, capacities | |
| Length | 2310 mm |
| Width | 880 mm |
| Height | 1,100 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,575 mm |
| Caster angle | 31 ° |
| Hunt | 120 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm |
| Saddle height | 705 mm |
| Full weight | 225 kg (ABS + 2kg) |
| Fuel tank | 14 liters |
| Commercial information | |
| Availability | Mid-February 2015 in the |
| Colors | Purple "Metallic Royal", Black "Flat Ebony" or White "Pearl Crystal" |
| Price | € 6,899 (ABS + € 400) |
| Guarantee | 2 years, unlimited mileage |
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