2024 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 vs KAWASAKI Vulcan S
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 67.5 cm Lowest seat here
- KAWASAKI Vulcan S 70.5 cm Tallest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 61 hp (KAWASAKI Vulcan S) up to 94 hp (2024 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114).
- Torque spans 63 Nm (KAWASAKI Vulcan S) up to 155 Nm (2024 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114).
- Weight spans 229 kg (KAWASAKI Vulcan S) to 317 kg (2024 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114).
- Displacement spans 650 cc (KAWASAKI Vulcan S) to 1100 cc (2024 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114).
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| Specification | Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 | KAWASAKI Vulcan S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | HARLEY DAVIDSON | KAWASAKI |
| Model | Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 | KAWASAKI Vulcan S |
| Engine size | Above 1000cc | 650cc |
| Power | 94hp | 61hp |
| Torque | 155nm. | 63nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 317kg | 229kg |
| Front brake | Disc | 300 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Disc | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 67.5cm | 70.5cm |
| Front tyre | 160/60R18,70V,BW | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tyre | 240/40R18,79V,BW | 160/60-17 |
| Cooling | Liquid cooling | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | Double-twist valve, aluminum fork 49 mm telescopic with triple clamp; two speed springs; “tin can” lids | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Stealth, free-piston, top-coil mono shock; 43mm stroke; tool-free hydraulic preload adjustment | Horizontal monoshock, link-type, 7-step adjustable preload |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 220km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 18.9 L – 5.5 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $37300 | $7349 |
| Brand price lists | View HARLEY DAVIDSON price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Adjustable footpegs -Adjustable clutch lever / brake lever -Economical riding indicator -Dual throttle valves |
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2024 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Vulcan S: listed specifications
The 2024 Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 and 2023 KAWASAKI Vulcan S differ on the listed specifications: the Fat Boy 114 has more displacement, peak power and torque, and the higher listed top speed, and the Vulcan S has a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Fat Boy 114 has a clearly larger listed engine displacement (1100 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
Fat Boy 114 has a clear listed power advantage (94 hp vs 61 hp).
Torque
Fat Boy 114 has a clear listed torque advantage (155 Nm vs 63 Nm).
Listed top speed
Fat Boy 114 has a clear listed top-speed advantage (220 km/h vs 190 km/h).
Cooling
Both motorcycles are listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Vulcan S is notably lighter on the listed weight (229 kg vs 317 kg). Fat Boy 114 has a lower listed seat height (67.5 cm vs 70.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in displacement, peak power, torque, listed top speed, weight and seat height.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 vs KAWASAKI Vulcan S?
Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 is listed at 220 km/h (137 mph) vs 190 km/h (118 mph) for KAWASAKI Vulcan S.
Which has more horsepower, Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 or KAWASAKI Vulcan S?
Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 has 94 hp compared with 61 hp on the KAWASAKI Vulcan S.
Which is lighter, Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 or KAWASAKI Vulcan S?
KAWASAKI Vulcan S is lighter at 229 kg vs 317 kg for Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114.
Which is better, Harley Davidson Fat Boy 114 or KAWASAKI Vulcan S?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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