Motorcycle A
2025 BMW R 12BMW MotorcyclesCruiser Motorcycles2025 BMW R 12 vs 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S
The BMW R 12 records higher power, higher torque and larger displacement than the Kawasaki Vulcan S. The Kawasaki Vulcan S has the advantage in recorded weight where both recorded values are available.
Motorcycle B
2015 Kawasaki Vulcan SKawasaki MotorcyclesCruiser MotorcyclesRecorded specification differences
- Manufacturer: BMW R 12 BMW, Kawasaki Vulcan S Kawasaki
- Model: BMW R 12 BMW R 12, Kawasaki Vulcan S Kawasaki Vulcan S
- Year: BMW R 12 2025, Kawasaki Vulcan S 2015
- Displacement: BMW R 12 1170, Kawasaki Vulcan S 649
- Power: BMW R 12 95, Kawasaki Vulcan S 61
- Torque: BMW R 12 109.8, Kawasaki Vulcan S 63
- Weight: BMW R 12 226.8, Kawasaki Vulcan S 225
- Seat height: BMW R 12 75.4, Kawasaki Vulcan S 71
| Spec | BMW R 12 | Kawasaki Vulcan S |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 2025 | 2015 |
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Displacement | 1170 | 649 |
| Power | 95 | 61 |
| Torque | 109.8 | 63 |
| Weight | 226.8 | 225 |
Power
The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 34 hp (55.7%) more than the Kawasaki Vulcan S at 61 hp.
Torque
The BMW R 12 records 109.8 Nm of torque, 46.8 Nm (74.3%) more than the Kawasaki Vulcan S at 63 Nm.
Weight
The Kawasaki Vulcan S records a lower wet weight of 225 kg, 1.8 kg less than the BMW R 12 at 226.8 kg.
Displacement
The BMW R 12 records 1170 cc, 521 cc (80.3%) more than the Kawasaki Vulcan S at 649 cc.
Seat height
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Kawasaki Vulcan S (71), a difference of 4.4.
Power-to-weight
The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.271 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Vulcan S.
Frequently asked questions
Which motorcycle records more power, the BMW R 12 or the Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The BMW R 12 records 95 hp, 34 hp (55.7%) more than the Kawasaki Vulcan S at 61 hp.
Which motorcycle records more torque, the BMW R 12 or the Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The BMW R 12 records 109.8 Nm of torque, 46.8 Nm (74.3%) more than the Kawasaki Vulcan S at 63 Nm.
Which motorcycle records the lower weight, the BMW R 12 or the Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The Kawasaki Vulcan S records a lower wet weight of 225 kg, 1.8 kg less than the BMW R 12 at 226.8 kg.
Which motorcycle records larger displacement, the BMW R 12 or the Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The BMW R 12 records 1170 cc, 521 cc (80.3%) more than the Kawasaki Vulcan S at 649 cc.
How do the recorded seat heights of the BMW R 12 and the Kawasaki Vulcan S compare?
The BMW R 12 has a higher recorded seat height (75.4) than the Kawasaki Vulcan S (71), a difference of 4.4.
Which motorcycle has the higher power-to-weight figure, the BMW R 12 or the Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The BMW R 12 has the higher power-to-weight figure at 0.419 hp/kg, compared with 0.271 hp/kg for the Kawasaki Vulcan S.
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BMW R 12
2025•Cruiser
Displacement1170 cc
Power95 hp
Kawasaki Vulcan S
2015•Cruiser
Displacement649 cc
Power61 hp
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