Harley–Davidson Road King Special vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Engine & Performance

Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Engine Type	4-Stroke, DOHC	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Bore X Stroke	102 mm x 114 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.8:1
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Exhuast Pipes	Dual Exhuast	2 in 1 Exhaust
Displacement	1868 cc	649 cc
Maximum Torque	159 Nm	63 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	2750 rpm	--
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Maximum Power	--	61 bhp
Top Speed	--	168 kmph

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Electrical

Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Head Lamp	Bulb	LED
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Battery Voltage	12 V	12 V
Tail Lamp	--	LED
Accessory Outlet	--	No

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R18
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R17
Front Tyre	130/60 R19	120/70 R18
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Rear Tyre	180/55 R18	160/60 R17

Dimension

Wheelbase	1625 mm	1575 mm
Oil Tank Capacity	4.9 L	--
Curb Weight	372 kg	229 kg
Length	2420 mm	2310 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Category	Touring	Cruiser
Seat Height	695 mm	705 mm
Ground Clearance	125 mm	130 mm
Height	--	1090 mm
Width	--	855 mm

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Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	High Performance Home Suspension	Telescopic Fork
Seat Type	Dual Seat	Dual Stepped
Rear Suspension	Hand Adjustable Suspension	Single Shock
Side Wings	No	No
Body Frame Type	--	Perimeter
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	80 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	130 mm
Body Frame Material	--	Steel

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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Shutter Lock	No	No
Back Rest	No	No
Leg Guards	No	No
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	--
ABS	Optional Optional	Yes
Launch Control	No	No
Riding Modes	Touring, Road Touring, Road	Cruise, Road Cruise, Road
Anti-Theft Alarm	Optional Optional	No
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	No
Traction Control	--	No
Engine Check Warning	--	Yes
Side Reflectors	--	No
Pass Switch	--	Yes
Central Locking	--	No

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Cruise Control	Yes	No
Height Adjustable Seats	No	No

Brake

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