Kawasaki Vulcan S Tyre Size
The Vulcan S runs a 120/70/18 front tyre and a 160/60/17 rear tyre.
You can click those links to see all the different tyre options for this bike or read on for our recommendations.
Here at Two Tyres we specialise in motorcycle tyres, so we like to think we have half an idea of what works and what doesn’t. We can supply any tyre to you by mail order or you can have them fitted in our London motorbike servicing centre.
Kawasaki Vulcans tend to be either used as a daily commuter or a weekend toy. It’s a well-built, petrol-sipping, cheap-to-run, low-seated fun bike. It makes sense to fit a quality tyre that’ll warm up quickly, work well in all conditions and return good mileage.
The Vulcan S doesn’t run common tyre sizes but Kawasaki could have gone for even more obscure sizes (as is the case with some cruisers). Credit to Kawasaki because the sizes they have chosen, while not common, do mean that there are plenty of very good options, whether you want a tyre for commuting or a custom tyre that looks the business when the bike’s parked up.
Kawasaki Vulcan S Stock Tyres
The Vulcan has been fitted with Dunlop D220 tyres as standard. We don’t rate these tyres and as such, don’t stock them.
Kawasaki Vulcan S Best Tyres
Typically the Vulcan S is a bike for the biker who wants a bike for pleasure riding but we do have customers who use them to commute and some who use them as their European touring machine. Â
Commuting
Cruiser specific
There are two very good options for those riding in all weathers and doing big miles.
Metzeler 888 front and 888 rear – The rear is only available in a taller 160/70 or wider 170/60 – both will work fine.
Bridgestone EA1 Exedra Max – You’ll have to run the 10mm wider 170/60 rear
Sports Touring
If you want to fit properly grippy tyres for your daily commute, Euro-touring and Sunday B-road blasts, then check out these great options
Pirelli Angel GT – A great value-for-money option
Custom
When it comes to the custom look, there are two stand-out options. These tyres have chunky tread patterns which really set off the custom look.
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Kawasaki Vulcan 650 Tyre Pressures
You can find your motorcycle manufacturer’s recommended tyre pressures in your owner’s handbook. You’ll also find a tyre pressure chart sticker on the swingarm.
If you have no idea what pressures to run, this is our general rule:
Scooter: F 30psi, R 30psi
Normal Motorcycle: F 36psi, R 42psi
Big Tourer: F 42psi, R 42psi
125cc Bike: F 33psi, R 36psi
You should always check your tyre pressures when the tyres are cold. Check out our range of motorcycle tyre pressure gauges here.
About Two Tyres
Our mission is to ensure we listen to every customer’s needs and ensure they’re riding on the right tyre. Out of the showroom, your motorbike is a compromise, designed to suit a huge range of riders and riding conditions. To get the best out of your bike in terms of handling, performance and safety, tyres make all the difference. In fact we think it’s the most cost-effective performance enhancement you can make!
We are based in London where we supply and fit motorcycle tyres and consumables in our workshop. We also mail order motorcycle tyres around the UK, across Europe and even to places as far-flung as the USA, Canada and Japan.
Need help choosing the best tyres?
Choosing tyres can be tricky. We’re here to help. We hold direct accounts with every motorcycle tyre manufacturer, so we’re well placed to give comprehensive and honest advice to help you choose the best tyres. If you can’t quite make your mind up, give us a call on 0207 205 2205 and we’ll help you narrow down your choices.
We are motorcycle and scooter tyre specialists, with over 25 years in the trade. Between us we fit 10 pairs of tyres a day in our workshop, so we have good real-world experience of what works and what doesn’t.
We ride to work, we ride for fun, we race and ride off-road. If it’s got two wheels, we’re into it.
Give us a call or drop into our London motorcycle workshop and we’ll do our best to help you.
Are your tyre pressures letting you down?
We couldn’t find a tyre pressure gauge that was well-built, easy to get on-and-off the valve without pressure loss and could stand up to day-to-day abuse in our workshop. So we found a manufacturer to build one to our exacting standards.
We’re confident this is the best motorcycle pressure gauge out there. That’s why it comes with a 3-year, no-nonsense, money back guarantee.
Whether you want a digital tyre pressure gauge or a good old-fashioned analogue pressure gauge, we’ve got a gauge for you. Now you can quickly and easily check your pressures, to keep your bike handling well and to ensure you stay safe.
Here at Two Tyres, we stock more than just tyres. Take a look at some of our essentials for any biker.
Motorcycle puncture repair kit – Our top-rated kit includes everything you need to carry out a roadside repair and get back up and running.
Motorcycle tyre pressure gauge – Our tyre pressure gauge has been rated in RiDE magazine and features a clever design to make it easy to get accurate readings.
Motorcycle first aid kit – a DIN-rated first aid kit that’s compact and also includes extras that are handy for any biker. A must-carry in some EU countries.
HyperCharge battery charger – The HyperCharge is a smart charger that can charge lead-acid and lithium batteries and it’ll charge bike and car batteries too.
Cordless tyre pump – Small enough to fit in your luggage, this tyre pump doubles as a powerbank, so you’ll never have a flat tyre or phone battery again!
All of these products have been well tested and are top-rated by our customers.
