Harley-Davidson Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Muscular and modern design Ride quality Read More	Powerful and responsive engine Customizable riding position with Kawasaki Ergo Fit system Attractive and modern design Confidence-inspiring handling and maneuverability Read More
Things we don't like	Too heavy for new riders Not easily manoeuvrable in urban traffic conditions Read More	Heavier weight as compared to some competitors Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1868 cc	649 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.6 L	14.0 L
Maximum Torque	155 Nm	63 Nm
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4-Valve, Milwaukee-Eight	2-Cylinder 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	100 mm x 111.1 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Chain Drive
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Lub. Semi-dry sump
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.8:1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
RPM at Maximum Torque	3500 rpm	6600 rpm
Maximum Power	--	60 hp
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate
RPM at Maximum Power	--	7500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Seat Height	710 mm	705 mm
Length	2340 mm	2310 mm
Seating Capacity	2	2
Dry Weight	306 kg	--
Wheel Base	--	1575 mm
Ground Clearance	--	130 mm
Width	--	880 mm
Kerb Weight	--	229 kg
Height	--	1100 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System	CDI	Digital
Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Supply System	EFI	Fuel Injection
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R16	R18
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Rear Tyre	180/70 R16	160/60 R17
Front Tyre	150/80 R16	120/70 R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	--	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	--	Horizontal Back-link

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Back Rest	No	--
Shutter Lock	No	--
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--

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Console

Odometer	Digital Digital	Digital Digital
Navigator	No	No
Oil Change Indicator	Yes	--
Display Screen	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analog Analog	Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge	--	Digital Digital
Tripmeter	--	Yes
Side Stand Indicator	--	No
Tachometer	--	Yes

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Brake

Front Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc
Rear Brake	Disc Disc	Disc Disc

Electrical

Head Lamp	LED LED	Bulb Bulb
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamp	LED LED	Bulb Bulb
Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Side Wings	No	No
Seat Type	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped	Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Material	Steel Steel	Steel Steel
Body Frame Type	--	Tubular, Diamond Tubular, Diamond

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No