Cruisers
2017Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition
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The 2017 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition is an accessible middleweight cruiser designed for new and returning riders seeking manageable ergonomics and modern safety features. Known for its approachable 226 kg curb weight, responsive handling, and standard ABS braking system, it delivers confident everyday performance with classic cruiser styling in striking Metallic Imperial Red.
- Capacity
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 226.0 kg
- Seat height
- 706 mm
- Power
- 48.0 HP (35.0 kW) @ 5700 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a stylish, sporty-leaning cruiser for relaxed street riding and short trips rather than outright performance or long-distance touring.
- Built for
- A liquid-cooled parallel-twin cruiser that blends classic custom styling with modern handling, offering a more agile ride than typical heavyweight cruisers.
- Not ideal for
- Not the right choice for riders seeking high-speed touring comfort, passenger-friendly ergonomics, or any off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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- Power
- 48.0 HP (35.0 kW) @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 77.0 Nm (7.9 kgf-m) @ 3700 RPM
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2124 HP/kg (wet)
- Bore x stroke
- 83.0 x 60.0 mm
- Compression
- 10.8:1
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- TCBI with digital advance
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
- Capacity:
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Wet multi-disc
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1575 mm
- Overall length
- 2311 mm
- Overall width
- 881 mm
- Overall height
- 1100 mm
- Seat height
- 706 mm
- Wet weight
- 226.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- High-tensile steel double pipe perimeter frame
- Front suspension
- 41mm telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Lay-down offset rear shock with linkage and adjustable preload
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 81 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 31.0°
- Trail
- 119 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Two-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Single-piston caliper.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 250 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-18
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-17
Other
- Color options
- Metallic Imperial Red
- Warranty
- 12
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat height | 706 mm | 705 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What engine power does the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition have?
The 2017 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition has a Power of 48.0 HP (35.0 kW) @ 5700 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition have?
The 2017 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition?
The 2017 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition has a Torque of 77.0 Nm (7.9 kgf-m or 56.8 ft.lbs) @ 3700 RPM.
How much does the Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition weigh?
The 2017 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Special Edition has a Wet weight of 226.0 kg (498.2 pounds).
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