Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS (2021-22) vs KTM 1200 Super Adventure S (2021)
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| Make: | Kawasaki | KTM |
| Model: | VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS | 1200 Super Adventure S |
| Years: | 2021-22 | 2021 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, 75° V-twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in | 1301 cc / 79.3 cu-in |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 60 mm | 108 x 71 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid cooling system, continuous circulation of cooling liquid with water pump |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.8:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Forced oil lubrication with 3 oil pumps |
| Induction: | Fuel system DFI® with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles | 2x Keihin EFI, 52mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition: | TCBI with digital advance | System contactless, controlled, fully electronic ignition system with digital ignition timing adjustment |
| Starting: | Electric | Eletric |
| Max Power: | 61 hp / 44.5 kW) @ 7500 rpm | 118 kW / 160 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 63 Nm / 46.5 ft.lb @ 6600 rpm | 138 Nm / 101.7 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, Multi Disc | PASC anti-hopping clutch, hydraulically operated |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed with positive neutral finder | 6-speed |
| Final Drive: | Sealed chain | Chain 525 X-Ring |
| Frame: | High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel trellis frame, powder coated, aluminium, powder coated sub-frame |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | 48 mm WP APEX Semi-Active Technology USD forks - Pro package optional |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 129 mm / 5.1 in | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload | WP SAT (semi-active technology) shock absorber, electronically regulated preload |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 81.2 mm / 3.2 in | 200 mm / 7.9 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 320 mm disc Brembo four-piston, radially mounted caliper |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 267 mm disc, Brembo two-piston, fixed caliper |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -R18 | 120/70-ZR19 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 R17 | 170/60-ZR17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1574.8 mm / 62 in. | 1557±15 mm / 61.2 in |
| Seat Height: | 706 mm / 27.8 in | 849 mm / 33.4 in - adjustable 869 mm / 34.2 in |
| Ground Clearance: | 129 mm / 5.1 in | 223 mm / 8.7 in |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 23 Litres / 6 US gal |