India Kawasaki Motors launched the Kawasaki Vulcan S today, and the bike’s primary rival is the Harley-Davidson Street 750. Let’s see how they fare against each other spec-wise.
The Kawasaki Vulcan S follows a curvy yet muscular design. The inverted triangle headlamp sits in line with the fuel tank design. The design of the Harley-Davidson Street 750, on the other hand, is classic American cruiser, with hints of retro character thanks to the café racer-inspired speed screen.
| Specifications | Kawasaki Vulcan S | Harley-Davidson Street 750 |
| Engine | 649 cc parallel twin DOHC mill with liquid cooling and fuel injection | 749 cc Revolution X V-Twin with liquid cooling and fuel injection |
| Peak Power | 61 PS at 7,500 rpm | NA |
| Maximum Torque | 63 Nm at 6,600 rpm | 59 Nm at 3,750 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed with chain drive | 6-speed with belt drive |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm telescopic fork | Telescopic fork with gaiters |
| Rear Suspension | Offset monoshock with linkage; preload adjustable | Twin hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Front Brake | 300 mm disc with ABS | Disc with ABS |
| Rear Brake | 250 mm disc with ABS | Disc with ABS |
| Front Tyre Size | 120/70 R18 M/C 59H | 100/80-17 52H |
| Rear Tyre Size | 160/60 R17 M/C 69H | 150/70-15 67H |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 litres | 13.1 litres |
| Seat Height | 705 mm | 720 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 235 kg | 233 kg |
| Price, ex-showroom | INR 5.44 lakhs | INR 5.15 lakhs |
The Kawasaki Vulcan S is more expensive than the Harley-Davidson Street 750 by INR 29,000. But for that premium, you get a higher torque output from the engine despite being 100 cc smaller. It also gets adjustable brake and clutch levers, and a 15 mm lower seat than the Street 750. The Vulcan also gets a slightly larger fuel tank, but is 2 kg heavier as well.
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Overall, the Vulcan will appeal riders who are looking for a Japanese cruiser which is beginner-friendly yet powerful enough for the highways. The Street 750 is apt for those who are looking for a typical Harley-Davidson without burning a very big hole in the pocket.
