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DYNO VIDEO: 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S Café

Café Espresso on the Cycle World dyno.

February 8, 2016

Who says cruiser power only comes in a large capacity jug? Someone that has never pinned the throttle of the Kawasaki Ninja 650-derived liquid-cooled, dohc, parallel-twin. An increase in crankshaft inertia and cam tuning lends this sportbike mill smoother low- to midrange delivery for a relaxed cruise on the road. Due to its sporty origins, the Vulcan S Café engine revs well beyond the point most cruisers have signed off. Think of this Vulcan as an espresso offering a good jolt in a small cup.

SPECIFICATIONS
\|2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S Café
PRICE\|$7,999
ENGINE TYPE\|4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC, Liquid-cooled
DISPLACEMENT\|649cc
FUEL SYSTEM\|DFI® 38mm throttle bodies (2), with sub-throttle valves
TRANSMISSION\|6-speed with positive neutral finder
FINAL DRIVE\|Sealed chain
FRONT BRAKES\|Single 300mm disc with twin-piston caliper, ABS
REAR BRAKES\|Single 250mm disc with single-piston caliper, ABS
FRONT SUSPENSION\|41mm telescopic fork
REAR SUSPENSION\|Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload/
WHEELBASE\|62.0 in.
SEAT HEIGHT\|27.8 in.
FUEL CAPACITY\|3.7 gal.
CURB WEIGHT\|498.3 lb.