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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Z 400 Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki Z 400, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Kawasaki Vulcan S priced at RM 27,172 while the Kawasaki Z 400 Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 28,755 . Comparing the technical specifications, Kawasaki Z 400 engine displacement is 399 while the Kawasaki Vulcan S houses a 649 engine.

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Overview: Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Z 400

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 649 cc 399 cc
Maximum Power 60.16 hp 44.3 hp

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.33/5
24 reviews
4.69/5
16 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Caters to the needs of all kinds of riders

    Kawasaki Vulcan S is a great choice for all types of riders despite their experience level and riding style preference. You can definitely go for it...

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    Sajjad Jan 24, 2024 for Kawasaki Vulcan S
  • Striking looks with impressive performance

    I bought the Kawasaki Z 400 around a year ago. I am a big fan of the Z series and I love the design language of the Z 400. It has a bold and...

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    A
    Azim Mar 20, 2024 for Kawasaki Z 400

From The Experts

Things we like

Learner-friendly dynamics

Comfortable ergonomics with a low seat

Modern Cruiser aesthetics

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Excellent performance

Striking design language

A smooth ride

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Things we don't like

Low foot pegs grind too easily

No electronics

Disappointing exhaust note

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Slightly smaller side mirrors

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 649 cc 399 cc
Maximum Power 60.16 hp 44.3 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 14.0 L 14.0 L
Engine Type 2-Cylinder 4-stroke Parallel Twin, 8 Valves DOHC, Liquid Cooled Parallel Twin Cylinder, 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, Liquid Cooled DOHC Engine
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Exhaust Pipes 2 In 1 Exhaust 2 In 1 Exhaust
Compression Ratio 10.8:1 11.5:1
Lubrication System Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump --
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate --
No. Of Cylinder 2 2
Bore X Stroke 83 mm x 60 mm 70 mm x 51.8 mm
Maximum Torque 63 Nm 38 Nm
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
RPM at Maximum Power 7500 rpm 10000 rpm
RPM at Maximum Torque 6600 rpm 8000 rpm
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Dimension

Category Cruiser Sport
Seat Height 705 mm 785 mm
Length 2310 mm 1989 mm
Width 880 mm 800 mm
Kerb Weight 225 kg 164 kg
Wheel Base 1575 mm 1369 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Height 1100 mm 1054 mm
Ground Clearance 130 mm 145 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

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

Gear & Transmission

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

Chassis & Suspension

Suspension Travel(Rear) 80 mm --
Front Suspension Telescopic Fork Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension Offset Laydown Single-Shock Monoshock
Suspension Travel(Front) 130 mm --

Wheels & Tyres

Tyre Type Radial Radial
Front Tyre 120/70 R18 110/70 R17
Front Wheel Size R18 R17
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17
Rear Tyre 160/60 R17 150/60 R17

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V

Safety & Security

Pass Switch Yes Yes
Back Rest No No
Riding Modes Cruise, Road Cruise, Road Road, Sport Road, Sport
Central Locking No --
Leg Guards No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Stability Control No --
Traction Control No No
Launch Control No No
Shutter Lock No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
ABS -- Yes
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tachometer Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator No No
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Navigator No No
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Differentiating Features

Additional Features Dual Throttle Valves Dual Throttle Valves --
Height Adjustable Seats No No
Cruise Control No No

Chassis & Suspension

Body Frame Type Perimeter Perimeter Trellis, High-Tensile Trellis, High-Tensile
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel
Side Wings No Yes
Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped

Electrical

Head Lamp Bulb Bulb LED LED
Tail Lamp Bulb Bulb LED LED
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Accessory Outlet -- No

Brake

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

Videos of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki Z 400

  • 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S: First Ride Impression -- Ep.1
    2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S: First Ride Impression -- Ep.1
    16 Oct, 2015 . 55K views
  • 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Review (Bike World)
    2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Review (Bike World)
    16 Oct, 2015 . 116K views
  • New Kawasaki Vulcan S MY15 - Official Video
    New Kawasaki Vulcan S MY15 - Official Video
    16 Oct, 2015 . 129K views
  • 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S First Ride - MotoUSA
    2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S First Ride - MotoUSA
    16 Oct, 2015 . 167K views
  • $7,399:   2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS White  Overview and Review
    $7,399: 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS White Overview and Review
    16 Oct, 2015 . 84K views
  • 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S
    2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S
    16 Oct, 2015 . 156K views
  • 2015 Kawasaki VULCAN S Test ride review
    2015 Kawasaki VULCAN S Test ride review
    16 Oct, 2015 . 6K views
  • 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Review
    2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Review
    16 Oct, 2015 . 30K views