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Year
2015
Year
2015
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
On-Off Road
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Versys® 650 ABS
Display Name
Vulcan(R) S
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2008
Introduction Year
2015
Model Type
-
Model Type
Cruiser
MSRP
-
MSRP
$6,999
Warranty
-
Warranty
12
Insurance
-
Insurance
Finance
-
Finance
Price
Standard
Price
-
MSRP
$7,999
MSRP
-
Destination Charge
345
Destination Charge
345
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
-
Warranty (Condition)
-
Warranty (Condition)
Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
-
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Engine
Standard
Engine
-
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Torque RPM
6800
Torque RPM
-
Cooling
Liquid
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
8
Valves
8
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Valve Configuration
DOHC
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
Starter
Electric
Starter
Electric
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Type
Gas
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
-
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Torque (Nm)
60.9
Torque (Nm)
-
Bore (mm/in)
83 / 3.27
Bore (mm/in)
83 / 3.27
Stroke (in/mm)
2.36 / 60
Stroke (in/mm)
-
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 39.6
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 39.6
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Stroke (mm/in)
-
Stroke (mm/in)
60 / 2.36
Fuel Requirements
-
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Transmission Type
Manual
Number Of Speeds
6
Number Of Speeds
6
Reverse
No
Reverse
No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)
Chain
Heel Toe Shifter
-
Heel Toe Shifter
Standard
Dimensions
Standard
Dimensions
-
Weight
Standard
Weight
-
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
-
Performance
Standard
Performance
-
Length (in/mm)
85.2 / 2164.1
Length (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
33.1 / 840.7
Width (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
55.1 / 1399.5
Height (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.7 / 1414.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
6.7 / 170.2
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
476.3 / 216
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
5.5 / 20.8
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Construction
Standard
Construction
-
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
-
Foot Peg Location
Driver and Passenger
Foot Peg Location
Driver
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
Yes
Hand Grips
Standard
Hand Grips
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Handlebars
Standard
Exterior Guards
Standard
Exterior Guards
-
Belt Guard
No
Belt Guard
-
Brush Guard
No
Brush Guard
No
Chain Guard
Yes
Chain Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Drive Shaft Guard
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Fork Guards
Yes
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
-
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Pocket
No
Pocket
No
Stand
Standard
Stand
-
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Upper Fairing
Standard
Upper Fairing
-
Hand Guards
-
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
-
Heel Guards
No
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
No
Top Crown
-
Top Crown
Standard
License Plate
-
License Plate
Standard
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Brand Name
Showa®
Front Suspension Brand Name
Kabaya
Front Suspension Type
Inverted Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
Yes
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
Rear Suspension Brand Name
KYB
Rear Suspension Brand Name
Kabaya
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Type
Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Suspension Material
Aluminum
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
Yes
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
1
Air Adjustable
No
Air Adjustable
No
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)
1.6 / 41
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.9 / 149.9
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.7 / 144.8
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.2 / 81.3
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
120/70 R17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
160/60 R17
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
-
Front Brake Type
Dual Hydraulic Disc
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Anti-Lock Brakes
Standard
Anti-Lock Brakes
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
Brake Brand Name
-
Brake Brand Name
Nissin
Seat Type
Two-Piece
Seat Type
One-Piece
Seat Location
Driver and Passenger
Seat Location
Driver
Seat Material
Vinyl
Seat Material
Vinyl
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Folding
No
Folding
No
Seat Specifications
Standard
Seat Specifications
-
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
-
Detachable
No
Detachable
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
33.3 / 845.8
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.8 / 706.1
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
-
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
-
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Trip Computer
-
Trip Computer
Standard
Hard Side Cases
Optional
Hard Side Cases
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Side Storage Mount
-
Tail Bag
Optional
Tail Bag
-
Lockable Storage
Optional
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
-
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
-
Camouflage Trim
No
Camouflage Trim
No
Helmet Storage
Optional
Helmet Storage
-
Number Of Side Cases
-
Number Of Side Cases
0
Number Of Cupholders
-
Number Of Cupholders
0
Helmet Locks
-
Helmet Locks
Standard
Type
Halogen
Type
-
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Mounts
-
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Light Type
-
Light Type
Halogen
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
-
Windshield
Standard
Windshield
-
Tinted
Yes
Tinted
-
Height
Mid
Height
-
Height Adjustable
Yes
Height Adjustable
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Folding
-
Folding
Yes
Heated Hand Grips
Optional
Heated Hand Grips
-
Power Outlet
Optional
Power Outlet
Standard
Other Convenience
Optional
Other Convenience
-
Adjustable
-
Adjustable
No
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Levers
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Handlebar Lock
-
Handlebar Lock
Standard
Satellite
No
Satellite
-
Side Case Mount
Optional
Side Case Mount
-
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Windshield Mounts
-
Paint
Standard
Paint
-
Wheels Composition
-
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Tire Brand
-
Tire Brand
Dunlop(R)
Front Tire Width
-
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Wheel Diameter
-
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Tire Width
-
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
-
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Wheel Diameter
-
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Tire (Full Spec)
-
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) Sportmax: 120/70 R18
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
-
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop(R) Sportmax: 160/60 R17
Length (ft)
-
Length (ft)
7.58
Width (in/mm)
-
Width (in/mm)
34.7 / 881.4
Height (in/mm)
-
Height (in/mm)
43.3 / 1099.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
-
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62 / 1574.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
-
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Length (ft/ft)
-
Length (ft/ft)
7
Length (ft/in)
-
Length (ft/in)
7
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
-
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
498.3 / 226
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
-
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Performance
-
Performance
Standard
Satellite
-
Satellite
No
Number Of Speakers
-
Number Of Speakers
0
Number Of Discs
-
Number Of Discs
0
Paint
-
Paint
Standard
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