KAWASAKI Vulcan S ABS Cafe (2018-Present) Specs, Performance & Photos

The Kawasaki Vulcan S was a cruiser motorcycle that debuted in 2015. It was part of the Vulcan series that debuted in 1984 with the Kawasaki VN700A as their first cruiser motorcycle powered by their first V-twin engine.

The bike featured the engine and instruments of the Kawasaki ER-6. In addition, the engine was modified by receiving a 30 percent larger flywheel and different camshafts and being limited to only 10,000 rpm.

In 2018, the Japanese motorcycle manufacturer launched the Kawasaki S ABS Cafe, a cruiser motorcycle with a three-tone paint scheme, tank badging, and sports stripes that emphasized the sportiness of the Vulcan S.

In the visual department, the machine has been equipped with standard features, such as a single headlight unit, a wind deflector for better protection, a teardrop-styled fuel tank, a single seat with the possibility of adding a passenger seat, an under-belly exhaust system, and five-spoke aluminum wheels.

The bike's skeleton was a high tensile diamond steel frame with a 41 mm telescopic fork on the front and an offset lay-down preload-adjustable shock absorber on the rear, delivering excellent suspension performance and handling.

In the performance department, the 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Cafe had its heartbeat set by a 649cc four-stroke liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine with a fuel injection system in charge, boasting 61 hp at 7,500 rpm and 63 Nm (47 lb-ft) torque at 6,600 rpm.