Harley–Davidson Street Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Engine & Performance

Emission Control	Catalytic Converter	--
Clutch Type	Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual
Bore X Stroke	100 mm x 111 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Exhuast Pipes	2 Into 2	2 in 1 Exhaust
Spark Plugs Per Cylinder	2	--
Cooling System	Air Cooling	Liquid Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Engine Type	Twin Cam 103™, 4-Stroke, Air-Cooled	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine
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	1745 cc	649 cc
Maximum Torque	144 Nm	63 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	2750 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

Dimension

Oil Tank Capacity	2.8 L	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Dry Weight	291 kg	--
Wheelbase	1630 mm	1575 mm
Curb Weight	297 kg	229 kg
Length	2320 mm	2310 mm
Ground Clearance	110 mm	130 mm
Seat Height	680 mm	705 mm
Height	--	1090 mm
Width	--	855 mm
Category	--	Cruiser

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Chassis & Suspension

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

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Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R19	R18
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Front Tyre	100/90 R19	120/70 R18
Rear Tyre	160/70 R17	160/60 R17
Tyre Type	--	Radial

Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

Stability Control	Yes	--
Central Locking	Yes	No
Shutter Lock	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Traction Control	Yes	No
Back Rest	No	No
Side Reflectors	Yes	No
ABS	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Leg Guards	No	No
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Cruise Cruise	Cruise, Road Cruise, Road
Engine Immobilizer	Optional Optional	--
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
Tachometer	Optional Optional	Yes
Oil Change Indicator	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