VOL. 52 ISSUE 10 MARCH 10, 2015 P65
The Vulcan S is a very easy motorcycle to
ride. The motor was stolen right out of the sporty
650 Versys, but has revised cam profiles and
modifications made to the intake tract, ECU and
exhaust to calm things down just a bit. While still
quite sporty, the motor is ultra user-friendly, offer-
ing sufficient bottom-end for smooth take-offs and
impressive midrange and top-end performance.
Kawasaki also added crankcase mass, making it
nearly impossible to stall while launching from a
stop. When you add in the light-pull and positive
clutch, beginners will master launches in no time.
The Vulcan S is also equipped with Kawasaki's
Positive Neutral Finder, which eliminates hunting
around for neutral. Again, beginners will love this
feature, as will lazy veteran riders.
Unlike your traditional big V-twins, the Vulcan S
is more of a revver, and since it's a parallel twin, it
does not have that traditional cruiser bike sound
or rumble. Not even close, really. There is no
