Kawasaki Vulcan S review and Testride
This morning we posted a short list of our favorite cruisers for beginners, but we ask again in January 2015 and we could include the new Vulcan S when it hits the newly introduced dealers storey 2015 S Vulcan has the potential to be the best cruiser market entry.
Tightly in between the Harley Davidson Street 500 750, Yamaha Bolt and Indian Scout in all but the power and price, the timely introduction is hitting a hot item on the market in this fun time, little performance cruisers.
Vulcan S parallel twin is the same as you to find the Ninja 650, but with cams, intake and exhaust this target the sweet spot of low power delivery in the rev range, the production ultimately more We're guessing torque of torque see numbers about 55 lb.-ft. 55-60 hp and at least we hope.
It also uses the same 6-speed that the Ninja, but with a heavier flywheel make for less abrasive, jerky starts on the clutch should be a softer, easier to cycle than the Ninja Ninja was not the so difficult to ride anyway.
The 650 has some performance characteristics as the cruiser guys might not be used as a crankshaft balancer shaft driven 180 degrees which minimizes vibration and pulls double duty as the drive of the water pump He also oil-squirters - yes, like you to find a Corvette - which cools the pistons like many others in its class, the Vulcan S is water-cooled.
In our review of Indian Scout, some commentators have slammed us when we said good bike should fit you as soon as you throw your leg over The cool thing about the Vulcan S Is It you adapt Kawasaki offers three different seats, handlebars It ankle and options Sá just over three inches total difference from the smallest to largest It seems small, but we felt a big difference when we sat on the three bikes.
Most dealers will let you try all three different variations eating Indian porridge offers a similar package deal with different controls before size and handlebars, but the Vulcan S can be set up free pegs are adjustable, but require a change in length; the handlebars are replaced, not just the risers; and the seat is of course quite different.
Not only Vulcan S under the Ninja engine but the chassis has also taken many indices sportbikes like the trellis frame without downtube, using the engine as a structural part of the bike, I think the only one in its class to and that shocks single center-mounted with a shaped swing arm D.
If you notice, the rear shock is inside the frame and the exhaust is routed under the All bike was to inspire confidence in a new pilot said Greg Emmerson, representing Kawasaki You want to put out a new driver with intake and exhaust and sitting in your legs this way, you can plant more easily your feet flat on the floor.
The bike has a low center of gravity and, fortunately, a tilt angle high The idea is to take this bike to a wider range of people that we are not directly targeting the hardcore driver although they will worship, Emmerson said.
The Vulcan S also offer double seat options, rear foot pegs along KQR Quick Release Kawasaki saddlebags and windshields.
Does this bike finally kick Harley cruisers will cram into believing other brands lightest in its class and mid-range, he'll give tiny cruiser a run for its money.
Sitting on the bike, it is apparent immediately on how small, light and agile, it is He a very similar ergonomics at the Indian Scout, but Scout is a beautiful bike and much more powerful, while being much dearest, 10999.
A major draw back for cheap look front would have been nice to see more sportbike influences, but Kawasaki has decided to stop when they came to shocks before leaving a 41mm front fork medium that don t inspire confidence in performance.
I don t see this bike is a way typical cruiser I normally removed Vulcans as cheap in a bad knock-offs without single or exceptional quality so far this isn t bike for slow stereotyped movement, monopolizing-road -on them Hogs crowd he Sá lightweight, probably well handling some fun bike that we hope can be overworked Check back early next year and we'll ride the heck out of it and let you know if is everything we hope it will be.
2015 Vulcan S will be available in three distinctive colors including Lime Green candy and crystal white pearl and ebony flat.
adjustable ergo-shaped replaceable ankles, the seat and the handlebar.
Positive Neutral Finder allows the pilot to easily find neutral when stopped.
649cc twin cylinder engine proved tuned for torque and responsiveness, with Ninja 650 DNA to deliver smooth power and high-rev grunt.
Single 300mm front rotor with twin piston caliper.
Single 250mm rear rotor with single-piston caliper.
41mm telescopic front fork contributes to the comfort, light handling and easy control.
Laydown, rear cushion offset with the back-link to provide longer stroke for comfort, with 3 15 travel.
rear shock seven positions, adjustment of the cam-type preload to compensate for a passenger, luggage or depending on the driving style.
Style Cruiser 18x4 5, rear 17x5 5 cast alloy wheels with a bi-5-arm design.
The allnew 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Sport Cruiser RideApart, 2015, Vulcan Kawasaki.