presentation of the 650 VULCAN S Café 2018
The Kawasaki 650 Vulcan S is a breath of fresh air in the custom range, and for all brands. Dapper, light, a little cheeky, breaking out of the shackles of the category, the machine plays on its roadster origins and its high level of adaptability to appeal to the young, the not-so-young, the bearded, the not-so-bearded, the rebellious, the tidy, the curious, the convinced... in short, everyone.
to take provocation a step further, or simply to relieve the strain on your neck, the little Vulcan is now available in a Café edition. Nothing to do with a Nescafé color scheme or a café-racer extrapolation. No, simply the grafting of a windbreaker. The look gains a breath of mischief, while the aerodynamic thrust gives way. A practical lock system allows quick assembly and disassembly.
Café means style. A specific two-tone deco takes hold of this Vulcan, with a juxtaposition of light grey and dark grey. With a nod to Kawa, the green-painted shock absorber spring and rim edgings in the same hue.
its small 649 cm3 twin-cylinder engine and 61 horsepower may seem a little inadequate compared with the big, fat muscles that fight it out for displacement and character, especially among the Yanks. But that's without counting on a lively, playful temperament, backed up by a dynamism that's sure to set the pace. Far from bad-boys and black jackets, the Vulcan S Café is a young, active bike in search of a cool trip.
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Key facts Kawasaki 650 VULCAN S Café (2018) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- Custom fun and design
- Sparkling twin from the ER-6
- Custom access
Weak points
- Modest couple
- Compteur trop roadster
Prices
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8,049€
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Performance
- Max speed : approximately 180 km/h (111.80 mph)
Specifications Kawasaki 650 VULCAN S Café 2018
- Chassis
- Frame : Steel tube perimeter
- Fuel capacity : 14 liters (3.70 US gallons)
- Seat height : 705 mm (27.76 in)
- Length : 2,310 mm (90.94 in)
- Width : 880 mm (34.65 in)
- Min height : 1,130 mm (44.49 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,575 mm (62.01 in)
- Dry weight : 231 kg (509 lb)
- Front axle
- Telehydraulic fork Ø 41 mm, Wheel travel : 130 mm (5.12 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 300 mm (11.81 in), 2-piston caliper
- Front tire : 120 / 70 - 18 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.25 bar
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- Lateral monoshock, Wheel travel : 80 mm (3.15 in)
- Braking 1 disc Ø 250 mm (9.84 in), single-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 160 / 60 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.5 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder online , 4 strokes
- Injection Ø 38 mm
- Cooling system : liquid
- 2 ACT
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 649 cc
- 61 ch (60.20 hp) to 7,500 rpm
- 6.40 mkg to 6,600 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 3.84 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 36.09 kg/mkg
- Compression : 10.8 : 1
- Standard equipment
- Brake assist : ABS as standard
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the 650 VULCAN S Café 2018
- What is the power of the 650 VULCAN S Café 2018?
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The 650 VULCAN S Café 2018 develops a power of 61 ch (60.20 hp)
- What is the torque of the 650 VULCAN S Café 2018?
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The maximum torque of the 650 VULCAN S Café 2018 is 6.40 mkg to 6,600 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the 650 VULCAN S Café 2018?
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The 650 VULCAN S Café 2018 is capable of reaching a top speed of approximately 180 km/h (111.80 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the 650 VULCAN S Café 2018?
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The 650 VULCAN S Café 2018 has a a dry weight of 231 kg (509 lb).
- QWhat is the seat height of the 650 VULCAN S Café 2018?
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To ensure good accessibility, the 650 VULCAN S Café 2018 offers a minimum seat height of 705 mm (27.76 in).
- What is the price of the 650 VULCAN S Café 2018?
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The price of the 650 VULCAN S Café 2018 is 8,049€ in France
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