What is the top speed of the Kawasaki Vulcan 650?

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Beau
07/28/25 5:03pm
The Kawasaki Vulcan 650 has a top speed of 200. Kawasaki Vulcan 650 specifications: The Kawasaki Vulcan 650 is equipped with a water-cooled, four-stroke, parallel-twin, 8-valve naturally aspirated engine with a displacement of 649CC, delivering a maximum horsepower of 61. It can reach a top speed of over 200 km/h, accelerates from 0-100 km/h in just over 4 seconds, and has dimensions of 2310mm in length, 880mm in width, and 1.1 meters in height. The wheelbase is 1575mm, and it comes with a 14L fuel tank. Kawasaki Vulcan 650 color schemes: The gradient paintwork with blue and white stripes easily uplifts the mood, giving the new model a fusion of Eastern and Western flavors. In terms of appearance, there are no significant changes compared to the current model. The heart-shaped headlight, side-mounted rear shock absorber, and under-seat muffler remain the most distinctive features of the Vulcan. The overall design leans towards an American BOBBER style, incorporating simple yet sporty crossover elements. The 2022 model is available in two versions: standard and CAFE. The difference lies in the CAFE version, which includes a windshield and exclusive color schemes. Traditional colors such as green, orange, and black continue to be available.
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DiOwen
08/11/25 11:33pm
I've ridden the Vulcan 650 a few times. This cruiser's speedometer shows it can hit around 180, but GPS measurements put it at just over 170. The Vulcan S is tuned more for low to mid-range RPMs, and the 650cc twin-cylinder engine starts to sound strained once it hits 8,000 RPM. Last time I went mountain riding with a friend, he had modified the windshield and exhaust, and the speedometer showed a top speed of 185, but the bike felt very unstable at that speed—after all, a cruiser's frame is different from a street bike's. The real fun of this bike lies in the torque burst around 5,000 RPM; it actually accelerates faster from traffic lights than some liter bikes. If you're really after top speed, you might want to check out the Z650 instead.
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