Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12 SBMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 S vs 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom
The BMW R 12 S records higher torque, a lower weight and larger displacement than the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom.
Motorcycle B
2015 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 CustomKawasaki MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 S BMW, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Kawasaki
- Model: BMW R 12 S BMW R 12 S, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom
- Year: BMW R 12 S 2025, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 2015
- Displacement: BMW R 12 S 1170, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 903
- Torque: BMW R 12 S 109.8, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 78.9
- Weight: BMW R 12 S 220, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 277
- Seat height: BMW R 12 S 79.5, Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom 69
| Spec | BMW R 12 S | Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2015 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1170 | 903 |
| Torque | 109.8 | 78.9 |
| Weight | 220 | 277 |
Torque
The BMW R 12 S records 109.8 Nm of torque, 30.9 Nm (39.2%) more than the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom at 78.9 Nm.
Weight
The BMW R 12 S records a lower wet weight of 220 kg, 57 kg less than the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom at 277 kg.
Displacement
The BMW R 12 S records 1170 cc, 267 cc (29.6%) more than the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom at 903 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 S has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom (69), a difference of 10.5.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 S or the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom?
The BMW R 12 S records 109.8 Nm of torque, 30.9 Nm (39.2%) more than the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom at 78.9 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 S or the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom?
The BMW R 12 S records a lower wet weight of 220 kg, 57 kg less than the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom at 277 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 S or the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom?
The BMW R 12 S records 1170 cc, 267 cc (29.6%) more than the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom at 903 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 S and the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom compare?
The BMW R 12 S has a higher recorded seat height (79.5) than the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom (69), a difference of 10.5.
VS
BMW R 12 S
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1170 cc
Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom
2015•Cruiser
Displacement903 cc
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