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Year
2021
Year
2024
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Parent Company
Kawasaki
Generic Type (Primary)
Standard
Generic Type (Primary)
Cruiser
Make
Kawasaki
Make
Kawasaki
Display Name
Z650 ABS
Display Name
Vulcan® S Base
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Manufacturer Country
Japan
Introduction Year
2017
Introduction Year
2015
Photo Gallery
Standard
Photo Gallery
-
Representative Image
No
Representative Image
-
Price
Standard
Price
Standard
MSRP
$7,749
MSRP
$7,349
Destination Charge
410
Destination Charge
450
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Warranty (Months/Condition)
12 / Limited
Engine
Standard
Engine
Standard
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Engine Type
Parallel Twin
Cylinders
2
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower RPM
8000
Horsepower RPM
-
Torque RPM
6500
Torque RPM
6600
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
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion
Standard
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Carburetion Brand
Keihin
Fuel Injector
Yes
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Speed Governor
No
Speed Governor
No
Horsepower (bhp)
67.3
Horsepower (bhp)
-
Torque (Nm)
66
Torque (Nm)
62.8
Bore (mm/in)
83 / 3.3
Bore (mm/in)
83 / 3.27
Stroke (in/mm)
2.4 / 60
Stroke (in/mm)
2.36 / 60
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 39.6
Displacement (cc/ci)
649 / 39.6
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
36
Fuel Injector Size (mm)
38
Transmission
Standard
Transmission
Standard
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
Standard
Weight
Standard
Weight
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Capacities
Standard
Performance
Standard
Performance
Standard
Length (in/mm)
81.3 / 2065
Length (in/mm)
90.9 / 2308.9
Width (in/mm)
30.1 / 764.5
Width (in/mm)
34.6 / 878.8
Height (in/mm)
41.9 / 1064.3
Height (in/mm)
43.3 / 1099.8
Wheelbase (in/mm)
55.5 / 1409.7
Wheelbase (in/mm)
62 / 1574.8
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
412.3 / 187
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)
491.7 / 223
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4 / 15.1
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
3.7 / 14
Construction
Standard
Construction
Standard
Frame
Steel
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Body Material
-
Foot Pegs
Standard
Foot Pegs
Standard
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
Standard
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
No
Fork Guards
Yes
Hand Guards
No
Hand Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Heel Guards
No
Light Guard
No
Light Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
No
Saddle Bag Guard
-
Exterior Covers
Standard
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Front Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Rear Fender
Standard
Pocket
No
Pocket
No
Stand
Standard
Stand
Standard
Stand Type
Kick
Stand Type
Kick
Spoiler
Standard
Spoiler
-
Side Cover
-
Side Cover
No
Steering Control
Handlebar
Steering Control
Handlebar
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Type
Telescopic Fork
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Front Central Suspension Strut
No
Steering Damper
No
Steering Damper
No
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
No
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)
4.9 / 124.5
Front Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
5.1 / 129.5
Rear Travel (in/mm)
3.2 / 81.3
Wheels
Standard
Wheels
Standard
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Wheels Composition
Aluminum
Tube / Tubeless
Tubeless
Tube / Tubeless
-
Tires
Standard
Tires
Standard
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Tire Brand
Dunlop®
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Width
120
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Aspect Ratio
70
Front Tire Speed Rating
W
Front Tire Speed Rating
H
Front Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Diameter
18
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Width
160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio
60
Rear Tire Speed Rating
W
Rear Tire Speed Rating
H
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Rear Wheel Diameter
17
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Front Wheel Width (in)
3.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.5
Rear Wheel Width (in)
4.5
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax Roadsport 2: 120/70 ZR17 58W
Front Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 120/70R 18 (59H)
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax Roadsport 2: 160/60 ZR17 69W
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 160/60R 17 (69H)
Chromed
-
Chromed
Yes
Brakes
Standard
Brakes
Standard
Brake Brand Name
Nissin
Brake Brand Name
Nissin
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
-
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
Standard
Linked Brake System Front to Rear
-
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)
11.8 / 300
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
8.7 / 220
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)
9.8 / 250
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
Standard
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Seats
1
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Backrest
Optional
Seat Tail Cover
Standard
Seat Tail Cover
-
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Grab Rail or Strap
Optional
Detachable
No
Detachable
No
Seat Height (in/mm)
31.1 / 790
Seat Height (in/mm)
27.8 / 706.1
Detachable Passenger Seat
-
Detachable Passenger Seat
Optional
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Clock
Standard
Clock
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Trip Computer
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Gauge
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Shift Light
Standard
Shift Light
-
Shift Light Type
Adjustable
Shift Light Type
-
Service Reminder
Standard
Service Reminder
-
Underseat Storage
Standard
Underseat Storage
-
Lockable Storage
Standard
Lockable Storage
-
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
Optional
Rear Rack Storage
-
Storage Cover
Optional
Storage Cover
Optional
Camouflage Trim
No
Camouflage Trim
No
Side Storage Mount
-
Side Storage Mount
Optional
Bag Liners
-
Bag Liners
Optional
Saddle Bag (s)
-
Saddle Bag (s)
Optional
Type
LED
Type
Halogen
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight Mounting Bar
-
Headlight Mounting Bar
Optional
Halogen Headlight (s)
-
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Rearview Mirrors
Standard
Tinted
No
Tinted
-
Height Adjustable
No
Height Adjustable
-
Windshield Lowers
No
Windshield Lowers
-
Windshield
-
Windshield
Optional
Adjustable
No
Adjustable
No
Power Outlet
-
Power Outlet
Standard
Adjustable Handlebars
-
Adjustable Handlebars
Standard
Adjustable Levers
-
Adjustable Levers
Standard
Other Convenience
-
Other Convenience
Optional
Satellite
No
Satellite
No
Paint
Standard
Paint
Standard
Metallic
Yes
Metallic
Yes
Saddle Bag Mounts
-
Saddle Bag Mounts
Optional
Windshield Mounts
-
Windshield Mounts
Optional
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