Harley-Davidson Fat Boy vs Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	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	--	Heavier weight as compared to some competitors Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1868 cc	649 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	18.9 L	14.0 L
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Bore X Stroke	102 mm x 114.3 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, V-Twin, Air Cooled, 4-Valve, Milwaukee-Eight	2-Cylinder 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, Liquid Cooled
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.8:1
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Chain Drive
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
Maximum Torque	155 Nm	63 Nm
RPM at Maximum Torque	3000 rpm	6600 rpm
Maximum Power	--	60 hp
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate
No. Of Strokes	--	4-Stroke
Valve Configuration	--	DOHC
Lubrication System	--	Forced Lub. Semi-dry sump
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
RPM at Maximum Power	--	7500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Dry Weight	304 kg	--
Ground Clearance	130 mm	130 mm
Seat Height	675 mm	705 mm
Length	2370 mm	2310 mm
Kerb Weight	--	229 kg
Height	--	1100 mm
Seating Capacity	--	2
Width	--	880 mm
Wheel Base	--	1575 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	160/60 R18	120/70 R18
Rear Tyre	240/40 R18	160/60 R17
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial
Rear Wheel Size	R18	R17
Front Wheel Size	R18	R18

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Chassis & Suspension

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

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Chassis & Suspension

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

Electrical

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	--	No
Cruise Control	--	No