Harley-Davidson Fat Bob vs Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Muscular and modern design Ride quality Read More	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	Too heavy for new riders Not easily manoeuvrable in urban traffic conditions Read More	Heavier weight as compared to some competitors Read More

Engine & Performance

Displacement	1868 cc	649 cc
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.6 L	14.0 L
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	4-Stroke
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Valve Configuration	DOHC	DOHC
Lubrication System	Wet Sump	Forced Lub. Semi-dry sump
Exhaust Pipes	Dual Exhaust	2 In 1 Exhaust
Bore X Stroke	100 mm x 111.1 mm	83 mm x 60 mm
Engine Type	2 Cylinder, Air Cooled, 4-Valve, Milwaukee-Eight	2-Cylinder 4-stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC, Liquid Cooled
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Maximum Torque	155 Nm	63 Nm
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Compression Ratio	10.0:1	10.8:1
Drive Type	Belt Drive	Chain Drive
RPM at Maximum Torque	3500 rpm	6600 rpm
Maximum Power	--	60 hp
Clutch Type	--	Wet, Multi-Plate
Injection Type	--	Fuel Injection
RPM at Maximum Power	--	7500 rpm

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Seat Height	710 mm	705 mm
Dry Weight	306 kg	--
Seating Capacity	2	2
Length	2340 mm	2310 mm
Kerb Weight	--	229 kg
Height	--	1100 mm
Width	--	880 mm
Ground Clearance	--	130 mm
Wheel Base	--	1575 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

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

Wheels & Tyres

Front Wheel Size	R16	R18
Tyre Type	Radial, Tubeless	Radial
Rear Wheel Size	R16	R17
Rear Tyre	180/70 R16	160/60 R17
Front Tyre	150/80 R16	120/70 R18

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Gear & Transmission

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

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension	--	Horizontal Back-link
Front Suspension	--	Telescopic Fork

Safety & Security

ABS	Yes	--
Pass Switch	Yes	Yes
Riding Modes	Street, Road Street, Road	Street, Road Street, Road
Wheel Lock Front/back	No	--
Back Rest	No	--
Leg Guards	No	No
Launch Control	No	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Shutter Lock	No	--
Side Reflectors	Yes	--

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Console

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

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Electrical

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

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats	No	No
Cruise Control	--	No

Chassis & Suspension

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