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Kawasaki Vulcan S: parts, running costs and service data
Everything we hold on the Kawasaki Vulcan S in one place — production years 2015–2026, what each service job costs at a shop or in your own garage, the part categories that fit, and a per-year fitment page so listings match your exact generation.
Model at a glance
Kawasaki Vulcan S — catalog reference data.
| Brand | Kawasaki (Japan) |
|---|---|
| Model | Vulcan S |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Production years | 2015–2026 |
| Model years covered | 12 |
| Newest year with listings | 2026 |
| Part categories matched | 6 |
What the core jobs cost
US reference figures for a cruiser-class bike, updated 2026-08-01. Parts scale with class; labour is flat-rate hours at local shop rates.
| Job | Interval | DIY | Independent | Dealer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pad replacement | Every 8,000-20,000 km on the front, roughly double that on the rear | $65 | $140 | $225 |
| Chain and sprocket kit replacement | Every 25,000-35,000 km with good lubrication, far less if neglected | $200 | $345 | $580 |
| Front and rear tire replacement | Rear every 8,000-15,000 km, front roughly double, and always within 5 years of the date code | $350 | $445 | $700 |
| Oil and filter service | Every 5,000-10,000 km, or annually, whichever comes first | $77 | $145 | $225 |
| Battery replacement | Every 3-5 years, shorter in hot climates or with short-trip use | $125 | $175 | $360 |
Parts that fit the Vulcan S
Category listings for this brand, ordered by what owners of this class buy most.
Pick your model year
Bodywork and some brake and chain parts change between generations, so listings are matched per year.
Before you buy parts for this bike
Checks that save a return.
- Confirm the model year, not just the model name — the Kawasaki Vulcan S spans 12 years in our catalog.
- Bodywork is moulded per generation: a panel from a different year rarely lines up.
- Class matters for consumables: cruiser pads, tires and chains are priced above small-commuter equivalents.
- Torque figures on this site are general engineering ranges — your service manual wins.
Go deeper
More Kawasaki Vulcan S reference on MotoGeneration.
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2026 Kawasaki Vulcan S
Parts, costs and fitment checks
2025 Kawasaki Vulcan S
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2024 Kawasaki Vulcan S
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2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S
Parts, costs and fitment checks
2022 Kawasaki Vulcan S
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2021 Kawasaki Vulcan S
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What each job costs on a Kawasaki Vulcan S
brake pads
Easy · about 0.8h shop time
chain and sprockets
Moderate · about 1.5h shop time
tires
Advanced · about 1h shop time
engine oil and filter
Easy · about 0.7h shop time
fork seals
Advanced · about 2.5h shop time
slip-on exhaust
Moderate · about 1h shop time
battery
Easy · about 0.5h shop time
fairing panels
Moderate · about 3h shop time
Part types for a cruiser bike
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Kawasaki Vulcan S head-to-heads
Reference and live prices
What years was the Kawasaki Vulcan S made?
Our catalog covers the Kawasaki Vulcan S from 2015 to 2026 — 12 model years. Parts listings on this site are matched per year because bodywork and some brake and chain components change between generations.
What does it cost to maintain a Kawasaki Vulcan S?
Working through the five core jobs on this page — brake pads, chain and sprockets, tires, an oil and filter service and a battery — costs roughly $817 in parts if you do them yourself, up to about $2,090 with dealer labour and premium parts. These are US reference figures updated 2026-08-01, spread over several years of riding, not an annual bill.
What parts fit a Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The cruiser-class categories riders buy most for this bike are exhaust systems, seats and comfort parts, luggage, lighting. Pick your exact model year on the fitment page and the listings narrow to parts sold for that generation.
Is the Kawasaki Vulcan S expensive to run compared with other bikes?
Part cost on this site scales with bike class: as a cruiser model, consumables for the Kawasaki Vulcan S are priced against that class rather than against a small commuter. Labour hours are the same whatever you ride — the flat-rate hours per job are listed on each cost page.