| General |
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Year
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2018
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2018
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Manufacturer
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Kawasaki
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Kawasaki
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Model Name
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Vulcan® S
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Vulcan® S
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Trim Name
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ABS SE
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ABS SE
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Generic Type (Primary)
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Cruiser
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Cruiser
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| Engine |
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Engine
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4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC
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4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC
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Displacement
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649cc
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649cc
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Cooling System
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Liquid-cooled
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Liquid-cooled
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Bore
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83.0 mm
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83.0 mm
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Stroke
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60.0 mm
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60.0 mm
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Compression Ratio
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10.8:1
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10.8:1
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Engine Torque
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Maximum: 46.3 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm
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Maximum: 46.3 lb-ft @ 6600 rpm
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Fuel System
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DFI® 38mm throttle bodies (2), with sub-throttle valves
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DFI® 38mm throttle bodies (2), with sub-throttle valves
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Ignition
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TCBI with digital advance
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TCBI with digital advance
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| Drivetrain |
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Transmission
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6-speed with positive neutral finder
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6-speed with positive neutral finder
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Final Drive
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Sealed Chain
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Sealed Chain
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| Chassis |
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Frame Type
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High-tensile steel diamond frame
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High-tensile steel diamond frame
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| Suspension |
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Front Suspension
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41mm telescopic fork
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41mm telescopic fork
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Rear Suspension
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Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload
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Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload
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| Wheels & Tires |
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Front Tire
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120/70x18
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120/70x18
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Front Wheel Travel
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5.1 in
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5.1 in
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Rear Tire
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160/60x17
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160/60x17
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Rear Wheel Travel
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3.1 in
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3.1 in
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| Brakes |
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Front braking system
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Single 300mm disc with twin-piston caliper, ABS
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Single 300mm disc with twin-piston caliper, ABS
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Rear braking system
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Single 250mm disc with single-piston caliper, ABS
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Single 250mm disc with single-piston caliper, ABS
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| Dimensions |
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Rake/trail
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31°/4.7 in
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31°/4.7 in
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Overall Length
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90.9 in
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90.9 in
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Overall Width
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34.6 in
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34.6 in
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Overall Height
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43.3 in
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43.3 in
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Ground Clearance
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5.1 in
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5.1 in
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Seat Height
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27.8 in
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27.8 in
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Wheelbase
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62.0 in
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62.0 in
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| Capacities |
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Fuel Capacity
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3.7 gal
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3.7 gal
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| Weights |
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Curb Weight
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498.3 lb
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498.3 lb
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| Color |
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Colors
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Pearl Lava Orange
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Pearl Lava Orange
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| Features |
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Features
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Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional): 12, 24, 36, or 48 months
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Kawasaki Protection Plus™ (optional): 12, 24, 36, or 48 months
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Note
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**Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
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**Curb weight includes all necessary materials and fluids to operate correctly, full tank of fuel (more than 90 percent capacity) and tool kit (if supplied).
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| Warranty |
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Warranty
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12 Month Limited Warranty
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12 Month Limited Warranty
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