| MODEL | KAWASAKI VN 650 VULCAN S 2017 - 2018 |
| Year | 2017 - 2018 |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, parallel twin cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement / Capacity | 649 cc / 39.65 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 83 x 60 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 61 hp / 44.5 kW @ 7500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 63 Nm / 46.5 ft-lb @ 6600 rpm |
| Ignition | TCBI with digital advance |
| Induction | DFI with two 38 mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Gear Box | 6 speed with positive neutral finder |
| Clutch | Wet, multi disc |
| Final Drive | Sealed chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | High-tensile steel double-pipe perimeter frame |
| Front Suspension | 41 mm hydraulic telescopic fork, 129 mm / 5.1 in wheel travel |
| Rear Suspension | Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload, 81.2 mm / 3.2 in wheel travel |
| Front Brakes | Single 300 mm disc, 2-piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 250 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2311 mm / 91.0 in |
| Overall Width | 881.3 mm / 34.7 in |
| Overall Height | 1099.8 mm / 43.3 in |
| Seat Height | 706 mm / 27.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 1574.8 mm / 62 in |
| Ground Clearance | 129 mm / 5.1 in |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 223.0 kg / 491.7 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60 R17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The 2017 to 2018 Vulcan S, a cruiser built on the Ninja 650-derived parallel twin with a low seat and a slim frame. ABS is optional on some versions, and the page describes a gear-position indicator fitted across the range. The range includes the ABS SE and ABS Cafe trims, with ERGO-FIT adjustable seats, footpegs and handlebars.
