2023 Black, Metallic Matte Carbon Grey Ebony Kawasaki Vulcan S En 650 Jpfnn Parallel Twin LC 4T EU5 Motorcycle Cruiser Petrol 649 cc
Parallel-twin engines seem to be all the rage these days, with most manufacturers using the configuration as a base of operations for a plethora of models. The Vulcan’s parallel-twin is no different, powering the likes of the Ninja 650, Z650, Z650RS, and Versys 650. It’s a well-engineered engine, producing a smooth output of usable power across its rev range. I said as much when I rode the 2022 versions of the Z650RS and Versys 650 last year. The abrupt off-to-on throttle response of the Vulcan S is surprising, considering Kawasaki touts its dual throttle valve configuration “regulates intake airflow to ensure a natural, linear response.” At the same time, it’s unsurprising because I made the same criticism when testing the 2022 Z650RS. All the aforementioned 650s are within one or two lb-ft of the Vulcan S’ claimed torque of lb-ft at 6,600 rpm. The Vulcan’s claimed curb weight is similar to the Versys 650 but significantly more than the 412-pound claimed curb weight of the Z650RS.
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