Harley–Davidson 1200 Custom vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Bore X Stroke	88.9 mm x 96.8 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhuast Pipes	2 Into 2	2 in 1 Exhaust
Engine Type	Evolution®, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.8:1
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Displacement	1202 cc	649 cc
Maximum Torque	95 Nm	63 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	4500 rpm	--
Maximum Power	--	61 bhp
Top Speed	--	168 kmph

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Electrical

Tail Lamp	LED	LED
Battery Voltage	29 V,10 Ah	12 V
Indicator Light	Bulb	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	No
Head Lamp	Halogen	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition Type	CDI	Digital
Fuel Supply System	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Gasoline
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Material	Mild Steel	Steel
Side Wings	No	No
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Seat Type	Low Slung Seat	Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Coil Spring	Single Shock
Body Frame Type	Tubular Frame	Perimeter
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	80 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	130 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R16	R18
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Front Tyre	130/90 R16	120/70 R18
Tyre Type	--	Radial
Rear Tyre	--	160/60 R17

Dimension

Curb Weight	268 kg	229 kg
Oil Tank Capacity	2.6 L	--
Wheelbase	1530 mm	1575 mm
Dry Weight	255 kg	--
Length	2225 mm	2310 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Seat Height	725 mm	705 mm
Ground Clearance	110 mm	130 mm
Height	--	1090 mm
Width	--	855 mm
Category	--	Cruiser

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Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	5-Speed	6-Speed

Safety & Security

Launch Control	No	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Cruise Cruise	Cruise, Road Cruise, Road
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
Stability Control	Yes	--
Central Locking	Yes	No
Advanced Safety Features	H-D® Smart Security System H-D® Smart Security System	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	--	No

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Console

Navigator	No	No
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Tachometer	Optional Optional	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	Yes	No
Fuel Gauge	Optional Optional	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	--	Yes

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	Optional Optional	No

Brake

Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc