Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABS vs Suzuki Boulevard S40 (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABSstacks up against the Suzuki Boulevard S40. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Vulcan® S ABSSuzuki Boulevard S40
Model year20262022
Price$8,149$5,799
Engine649 cc652 cc
Weight212 kg
Seat height706 mm28 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L2.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscExpanding brake (drum brake)
TiresDunlop® Sportmax D220: 120/70R 18 (59H) / Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 160/60R 17 (69H)100/90-19 / 140/80-5

Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABS vs Suzuki Boulevard S40 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABS and the Suzuki Boulevard S40 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABS brings its published horsepower in a 212 kg package, while the Suzuki Boulevard S40 counters with its own power figure. On price, the Suzuki Boulevard S40 has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: