Kawasaki VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS (2019-20) vs Triumph Street Triple R Dark 10th Anniversary S.E. (2017)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Kawasaki | Triumph |
| Model: | VN 650 Vulcan S / ABS | Street Triple R Dark 10th Anniversary S.E. |
| Years: | 2019-20 | 2017 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder. DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder. | Four stroke, in-line 3-cylinder, DOHC, 4 valve per cylinder. |
| Capacity: | 649 cc / 39.65 cu /in | 675 cc / 41.2 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 83 x 60 mm | 74 x 52.3 mm |
| Cooling System: | Liquid cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Lubrication: | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Induction: | Fuel system DFI® with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles | Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with SAI |
| Ignition: | TCBI with digital advance | Digital - inductive type |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 61 hp / 44.5 kW) @ 7500 rpm | 79 kW / 106 hp @ 11850 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 63 Nm / 46.5 ft.lb @ 6600 rpm | 68 Nm / 6.9 kgf-m / 50 ft/lb @ 9750 rpm |
| Clutch: | Wet, Multi Disc | Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed with positive neutral finder | 6 Speed, close ratio |
| Final Drive: | Sealed chain | Chain |
| Frame: | High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame | Aluminium beam twin spar. Rear - 2 piece high pressure die cast swingarm Braced, twin-sided, cast aluminium alloy |
| Front Suspension: | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork | Kayaba 41mm upside down forks with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping |
| Front Wheel Travel: | 129 mm / 5.1 in | 115 mm / 4.5 in |
| Rear Suspension: | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload | Kayaba monoshock with piggy back reservoir adjustable for rebound and compression damping |
| Rear Wheel Travel: | 81.2 mm / 3.2 in | 135 mm / 5.3 in |
| Front Brakes: | Single 300mm disc 2 piston caliper | 2 x 310 mm floating discs, Nissen 4 piston radial calipers, ABS |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 250mm disc 1 piston caliper | Single 220 mm disc, Brembo 1 piston caliper, ABS |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 -R18 | 120/70 ZR 17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 160/60 R17 | 180/55 ZR 17 |
| Dimensions: | Length 2311 mm / 91.0 in. Width 881.3 mm / 34.7 in. Height 1099.8 mm / 43.3 in | Length 2055 mm / 80.9 in Width 740 mm / 29.1 in (handlebars) Height 1110 mm / 43.7 in (without mirrors) |
| Wheelbase: | 1574.8 mm / 62 in. | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| Seat Height: | 706 mm / 27.8 in | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Wet Weight: | 223.0 kg / 491.7 lbs | 183 kg / 403 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 17.4 Litres / 4.6 US gal / 3.8 Imp gal |