Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Suzuki V-Strom 1000XT Comparison

Engine & Performance

Bore X Stroke	83 mm x 60 mm	100 mm x 66 mm
Exhuast Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Single Exhaust
Engine Type	Parallel Twin Cylinder, 8 Valves, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC Engine	V-Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled, DOHC
Lubrication System	Forced Lubrication, Dry Sump	Wet Sump
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch Type	Wet, Multi-Plate, Manual	Wet, Multi-Plate
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valves Per Cylinder	4	--
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	11.3:1
Displacement	649 cc	1037 cc
Maximum Power	61 bhp	18.2 bhp
Maximum Torque	63 Nm	13.8 Nm
Top Speed	168 kmph	--
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection

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Electrical

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

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Fuel & Ignition

Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Ignition Type	Digital	Transistor
Start Option	Electric	Electric

Dimension

Seating Capacity	2	2
Curb Weight	229 kg	232 kg
Height	1090 mm	1470 mm
Wheelbase	1575 mm	1555 mm
Width	855 mm	930 mm
Length	2310 mm	2280 mm
Category	Cruiser	Adventure Touring
Ground Clearance	130 mm	165 mm
Seat Height	705 mm	850 mm

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Wheels & Tyres

Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Front Wheel Size	R18	R19
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial, Tubeless
Front Tyre	120/70 R18	110/80 R19
Rear Tyre	160/60 R17	150/70 R17

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	No	Yes
Body Frame Type	Perimeter	Twin-Spar
Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Rear)	80 mm	--
Suspension Travel(Front)	130 mm	--
Rear Suspension	Single Shock	Link Type
Body Frame Material	Steel	Alloy
Seat Type	Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped

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Gear & Transmission

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	No	No

Brake

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