Cruisers
2018Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe
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The 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe is a version of Kawasaki's Vulcan S cruiser with a small cowl and sportier styling. Its liquid-cooled 649cc parallel twin drives through a six-speed gearbox and chain, with ABS standard. A low 705 mm seat, 231 kg wet weight and 14-litre tank make it easy for newer riders.
- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Wet weight
- 231.0 kg
- Seat height
- 705 mm
- Power
- 48.0 HP (35.0 kW) @ 5700 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- A style-focused cruiser with cafe-racer touches designed for relaxed street riding and city cruising rather than outright performance.
- Built for
- 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.
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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- Capacity
- 649.0 ccm
- 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
- 0.2078 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
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
- 705 mm
- Wet weight
- 231.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 14.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Dry weight
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Tubular diamond, high-tensile steel
- Front suspension
- 41mm telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with 7-way 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
- Pearl Blizzard White/Candy Lime Green
- 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 | 2019 | 2022 | 2024 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc | 649 cc |
| Dry weight | — | — | — | — | — | 214 kg |
| Seat height | 705 mm | 705 mm | 705 mm | 705 mm | 705 mm | 706 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L | 14 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe?
The 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe has a Capacity of 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe have?
The 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe has a Power of 48.0 HP (35.0 kW) @ 5700 RPM.
How many gears does the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe have?
The 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe?
The 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe 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 Cafe weigh?
The 2018 Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe has a Wet weight of 231.0 kg (509.3 pounds).
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