Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe suspension setup and specs

Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe, 2016 onwards: adjustable rear preload, 705 mm (27.8 in) seat height, 130 mm of front suspension travel.

Model years covered: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 — these share the same suspension hardware. Figures as published by Kawasaki.

2016 onwards Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe
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Kawasaki Vulcan S

2016 onwards · cruiser · 649 cc

Adjusters this bike has

Front preloadNot adjustable
Front reboundNot adjustable
Front compressionNot adjustable
Rear preloadAdjustable
Rear reboundNot adjustable
Rear compressionNot adjustable

Suspension travel and hardware

Front suspension travel130 mm (5.1 in)
Rear suspension travel80 mm (3.1 in)
Fork diameter41 mm (1.6 in)

Cold tire pressure, manufacturer spec

Front tire120/70-18
Rear tire160/60-17

Weight, seat height and geometry

Wheelbase1575 mm (62.0 in)
Rake31°
Trail120 mm (4.7 in)
Seat height705 mm (27.8 in)
Front brakeSingle 300mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Rear brakeSingle 250mm disc, 1-piston caliper

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