The flagship of the four-model Vulcan S line-up, the 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Café gets functional, as well as styling, upgrades from the other models. A sporty tinted windshield gives the Vulcan S a bit of café racer styling, as it deflects wind from the rider. On the styling front, the Café also get a tank plane and additional paint striping.

Like the other Vulcan S models, the Café has adjustable bars, seat, and pegs to give the rider customized ergonomics, and the ability to fit riders from 5-foot tall to over 6 feet tall. The Ninja-based motor is tuned for torque, and handling helps the bike perform well in the canyons, as well as in urban settings.

2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Café Specs:

• Engine: Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 4-valve, parallel twin
• Displacement: 649cc
• Bore x stroke: 83 x 60mm
• Maximum torque: 46 ft/lbs @ 4600 rpm
• Compression ratio: 10.8:1
• Fuel system: Dual 38mm throttle bodies w/ sub-throttles
• Ignition: Digital
• Transmission: 6-speed w/ positive neutral finder
• Final drive: Chain
• Suspension
• Front: 41mm forks; 5.1 inches of travel
• Rear: Shock w/ spring preload adjustment /3.1 inches of travel
• Tires
• Front: 120/70 x 17
• Rear: 160/60 x 17
• Brakes
• Front: 300mm petal-style disc w/ 4-piston calipers
• Rear: 250mm petal-style rotor w/ 2-piston caliper
  ABS: Standard
• Frame: Perimeter-design high-tensile steel
  Rake: 31 degrees
• Wheelbase: 62 inches
• Overall length: 90.9 inches
• Overall width: 34.6 inches
• Overall height: 43.3 inches
• Ground clearance: 5.1 inches
• Seat height: 27.8 inches
• Curb weight: 505 pounds
• Fuel capacity: 3.7 gallons
• Warranty: 12-month limited

2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Colors:

• Metallic Matte Carbon Gray / Metallic Matte Phantom Silver

2016 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS Café Price:

• MSRP $7999

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Source – https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/2016/01/04/2016-kawasaki-vulcan-s-abs-cafe-buyers-guide