What category is the 2019 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe?

General information
Category	Custom / cruiser
Model	Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe
Year	2019
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Driveline	Sealed chain
Clutch	Wet multi-disc
Transmission type,final drive	Chain
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Liquid
Fuel control	Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
Fuel system	Injection. DFI with two 38mm throttle bodies, with sub-throttles
Valves per cylinder	4
Bore x Stroke	83.0 x 60.0 mm (3.3 x 2.4 inches)
Compression	10.8:1
Torque	77.00 Nm (7.9 kgf-m or 56.8 ft.lbs) @ 3700 RPM
Power	48.00 HP (35.0 kW) @ 5700 RPM
Engine type	Twin, four-stroke
Capacity:	649.00 ccm (39.60 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	250 mm (9.8 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
Front brakes diameter	300 mm (11.8 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
Rear tyre	160/60-17
Front tyre	120/70-18
Rear wheel travel	81 mm (3.2 inches)
Rear Suspension	Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with 7-way adjustable preload
Front wheel travel	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Front Suspension	41mm telescopic fork
Trail	119 mm (4.7 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	31.0°
Frame type	Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel

Physical measures and capacities
Fuel capacity	14.00 litres (3.70 gallons)
Wheelbase	1,575 mm (62.0 inches)
Ground clearance	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Overall width	881 mm (34.7 inches)
Overall length	2,311 mm (91.0 inches)
Overall height	1,100 mm (43.3 inches)
Seat height	705 mm (27.8 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc	231.0 kg (509.3 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Factory warranty	12 Month Limited Warranty
Starter	Electric
Color options	Pearl Blizzard White/Candy Lime Green

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

5.5s

0-60 mph (est.)

Best For

Track20%

City72%

Cornering55%

Daily Riding70%

Touring45%

Passenger40%

Rider Profile

Best For	Well suited to newer riders and those returning to biking thanks to its approachable mid-size parallel twin and manageable low seat height.
Purpose	A style-focused cruiser with cafe-racer touches designed for relaxed street riding and city cruising rather than outright performance.
Rider Fit	The low 705mm seat height and moderate 228kg weight make it easy for shorter or less experienced riders to handle at a stop and in slow maneuvers.
Character	Offers a torquey, easygoing low-rpm feel typical of Kawasaki's 649cc parallel twin, wrapped in a customized cafe-inspired silhouette.
Not Ideal For	Not the right choice for riders seeking high-speed touring comfort, off-road capability, or track-level performance.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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2019 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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At 705mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2019 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe, with a cramped knee angle of around 75 degrees and an upright riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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