Custom - Cruiser · 2022
Vulcan S
US$ 7299. MSRP depends on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
MotoLibrary Score
45
/100
Balanced
Power/Weight
0.27 hp/kg
Torque
63 Nm
Engine
649 ccm
Engine
Displacement
649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)
Engine Type
Twin, four-stroke
Power
60.4 HP (44.1 kW)) @ 7500 RPM
Torque
63.0 Nm (6.4 kgf-m or 46.5 ft.lbs) @ 6600 RPM
Compression
10.8:1
Bore x Stroke
83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)
Fuel System
Injection. DFI with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles
Fuel Control
Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Ignition
TCBI with digital advance
Cooling
Liquid
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Final Drive
Chain (final drive)
Driveline
Sealed chain
Performance
Fuel Consumption
4.40 litres/100 km (22.7 km/l or 53.46 mpg)
Greenhouse Gases
102.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis
Frame Type
High-tensile steel diamond
Rake
31.0°
Trail
119 mm (4.7 inches)
Front Suspension
41mm telescopic fork
Front Travel
130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear Suspension
Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload
Rear Travel
81 mm (3.2 inches)
Wheelbase
1575 mm (62.0 inches)
Ground Clearance
130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre
120/70-18
Rear Tyre
160/60-17
Front Brakes
Double disc. Optional ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Front Brake Ø
300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear Brakes
Single disc. Optional ABS. Single-piston caliper.
Rear Brake Ø
250 mm (9.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.
222.7 kg (491.0 pounds)
Seat Height
705 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall Height
1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Overall Length
2310 mm (90.9 inches)
Overall Width
880 mm (34.6 inches)
Fuel Capacity
14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Other
Starter
Electric
Color Options
Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Metallic Matte Graphite Gray, Pearl Robotic White
Warranty
12 Month Limited Warranty
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Rider Profile
Who Is This Bike For?
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Intermediate
Requires some riding experience.
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Best For
Cruising & Touring
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Seat Height
70.5 cm / 27.8 in
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Handling
Heavy bike — requires confident handling
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