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

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Dimension

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

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

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	--
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Side Reflectors	Yes	--
Shutter Lock	No	--
Leg Guards	--	No

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Chassis & Suspension

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	--	No
Cruise Control	--	No