BMW S 1000 R 2021 vs Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic

Fuel	Petrol	Petrol
Engine Displacement	999.00 cc	903.00 cc
Engine	Oil/water-cooled four-cylinder four-stroke in-line engine with four valves per cylinder	Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder V-twin
Engine Starting	--	Electric
Engine Lubrication	--	Forced lubrication, wet sump
Clutch	Multi-disc oil bath (anti-hopping) with self-reinforcement	Wet multi-disc, manual
Fuel System	Electronic intake pipe fuel injection	Fuel injection: Ø 34 mm x 2 with dual throttles
Ignition	Twin-spark ignition	Digital
Cooling System	Oil/water-cooled	Liquid Cooled
Maximum Power	165 hp @ 11000 rpm	50 PS @ 5,700 rpm
Maximum Torque	114 Nm @ 9250 rpm	78 N⋅m @ 3,700 rpm
Load Carrying Capacity	Permitted total weight: 407 kg Payload (with standard equipment): 208 kg	--
Transmission	Synchromesh six-speed gearbox, built into engine housing	5-speed, return
Drivetrain	Chain 525 17/45	--
Top Speed	200 kmph	--
Riding Modes	Three riding modes (Rain, Road, Dynamic, incl. HSC)	--
Battery	12 V / 8 Ah, maintenance-free	--
Display	TFT display with connectivity	--
Frame	Bridge-type aluminium laminate frame with load-bearing engine	Double-cradle, steel

Overall Mileage

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21 kmpl

Front	120/70 ZR 17	130/90-16M/C 67H
Rear	190/55 ZR 17 (200/55 ZR 17)	180/70-15M/C 76H
Wheel / RIM	Cast aluminium Rim, front: 3.50 x 17" Rim, rear: 6.00 x 17"	Spoke Custom Wheels

Front	Twin-disc brake with a diameter of 320 mm, four-piston fixed calliper	Single 300 mm discs
Rear	Single disc brake with a diameter of 220 mm, one-piston floating calliper	Single 270 mm disc
ABS	BMW Motorrad Integral ABS, partial integral	--

Front	Upside-down telescopic fork with a diameter of 45 mm, spring preload and adjustable rebound and compression stage	41mm hydraulic telescopic fork
Rear	Aluminium underbeam swinging arm, Full-Floater Pro, central shock absorber, adjustable rebound and compression damping and adjustable spring preload	Uni-Trak swingarm

Colors

Light white/M Motorsport Racing red Style Sport

Ebony / Metallic Graphite Gray

Length	2090 mm	2465 mm
Width	812 mm	1005 mm
Height	1115 mm	1065 mm
Weight	--	281 kg
Kerb Weight	199	--
Seat Height	830	--
Wheelbase	1450 mm	1645 mm
Ground Clearance	--	135 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	16.5 litres	20 litres

About	BMW S 1000 R 2021 is available in 3 variants, namely – Standard, Pro, and Pro M Sport Read More	Coupled with rider floorboards, old-school fenders, tank-mounted instrumentation, low slung sta Read More
Features	Standard equipment: Full LED Light Six-axis sensor box incl. ABS Pro & DTC Adjustable handlebar position Optional equipment: - DDC chassis - Riding modes Pro (incl. Dynamic Pro, fully adjustable, incl. Wheelie Control, HSC Pro, MSR, DBC) - Shift Assist Pro - Headlight Pro (daytime running light icon & adaptive cornering light; observe country specific regulations) - Keyless Ride - RDC (Tyre Pressure Control) - ECALL (if available) - M package - M carbon and forged wheels - M Lightweight Battery - Carbon package and billet packs	--
Additional Details	Mixture control: Electronic intake pipe fuel injection, BMS-K+ electronic engine management with overrun cut-off, twin-spark ignition: BMS-O with e-gas Emission control: Regulated three-way catalytic converter Fuel consumption per 100 km based on WMTC: 6.2 l CO2 emission based on WMTC: 144 g/km Fuel type: Super plus lead-free (max. 5 % ethanol, E5) / ROZ 98 / 93 AKI Alternator: Permanent magnet generator with 450 W (nominal capacity) Castor: 96 mm Steering head angle: 65.8° Unladen weight, road ready, fully fuelled(with M package including M carbon wheels): 194 kg Seat height(OE driver seat low: 810 mm, OE driver seat high: 850 mm) Inner leg curve(OE low rider seat: 1,815 mm, OE high rider seat: 1,858 mm)	--
Accessories	- Rear bags and soft bags - Carbon trim panel components - Billet parts	--