Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Moto Guzzi V7 III Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Outstanding design Great ergonomics Powerful engine Standard ABS Read More	--
Things we don't like	Not great heat dissipation from riders legs Read More	--

Engine & Performance

Displacement	649 cc	744 cc
Maximum Power	61.6 hp	52 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14 L	21 L
Maximum Torque	64 Nm	60 Nm
Clutch Type	Wet Multi Disc	--
Exhaust Pipes	2 in 1 Exhaust	Dual Exhaust
Drive Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Engine Type	Parallel Twin, 4-Stroke, Liquid-Cooled, DOHC Engine	V‐Twin Cylinder, 4 Valves, Air Cooled Engine
Injection Type	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Air Cooled
No. Of Strokes	4-Stroke	--
Valves Per Cylinder	4	2
No. Of Cylinder	2	2
Valve Configuration	DOHC	--
RPM at Maximum Torque	6500 rpm	4900 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power	7500 rpm	6200 rpm
Bore X Stroke	--	80 mm x74 mm

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Dimension

Category	Cruiser	Cruiser
Ground Clearance	130 mm	150 mm
Kerb Weight	228 kg	209 kg
Length	2315 mm	2185 mm
Width	870 mm	--
Seating Capacity	1	2
Seat Height	705 mm	770 mm
Wheel Base	1580 mm	1463 mm
Height	1095 mm	1100 mm

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Fuel & Ignition

Start Option	Electric	Electric
Fuel Type	Gasoline	Gasoline
Fuel Supply System	Fuel Injection	--
Fuel Reserve	--	4 L

Wheels & Tyres

Front Tyre	120/70 R18	100/90 R18
Rear Wheel Size	R17	R17
Rear Tyre	160/60 R17	130/80 R17
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Front Wheel Size	R18	R18

Chassis & Suspension

Front Suspension	Telescopic Fork	Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension	Monoshock	Swing Arm
Suspension Travel(Rear)	--	80 mm
Suspension Travel(Front)	--	130 mm

Gear & Transmission

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

Electrical

Battery Voltage

12 V

12 V

Safety & Security

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

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Console

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

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Electrical

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Accessory Outlet	No	--
Tail Lamp	LED LED	LED LED
Head Lamp	LED LED	Halogen Halogen
Indicator Light	Yes	Yes

Chassis & Suspension

Chrome Garnish	Yes	--
Body Frame Material	High Tensile Steel High Tensile Steel	Steel Steel
Body Frame Type	Perimeter Perimeter	Double Cradle Tubular Double Cradle Tubular
Seat Type	Single Seat Single Seat	Dual Straight Dual Straight
Side Wings	No	No

Brake

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

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats

No

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