Harley–Davidson Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Engine & Performance

Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
Engine Type	Twin Cam 103™, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Bore X Stroke	102 mm x 114mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Exhuast Pipes	2 Into 2	2 in 1 Exhaust
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Compression Ratio	9.2:1	10.8:1
Injection Type	Indirect Injection	--
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Displacement	1868 cc	649 cc
Maximum Torque	152 mm	63 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 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
Rear Suspension	Telescopic	Single Shock
Side Wings	No	No
Electronic Suspension Adjustment	No	--
Seat Type	Low Slung Seat	Dual Stepped
Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Front Suspension	Inverted Fork	Telescopic Fork
Body Frame Type	Tubular Frame	Perimeter
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	80 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	130 mm

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Dimension

Dry Weight	306 kg	--
Wheelbase	1615 mm	1575 mm
Curb Weight	306 kg	229 kg
Length	2340 mm	2310 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	2.8 L	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Ground Clearance	125 mm	130 mm
Height	--	1090 mm
Width	--	855 mm
Category	--	Cruiser
Seat Height	--	705 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
Rear Tyre	180/70 R16	160/60 R17
Tyre Type	--	Radial

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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