The Kawasaki Vulcan S, which was scheduled to disappear from the domestic lineup after 2022, will be released as a 2025 model on September 15th. Taking this opportunity, we would like to look back on the Vulcan S-based custom model that was announced in 2016.
[Vulcan 70] inherits the image of the 1970s
The Vulcan S has been revived in response to emissions regulations, broadening the options for the mid-class. The Vulcan S is a sports cruiser equipped with a 650cc in-line twin engine, but the "Vulcan 70" based on it is a customization that has attracted attention for its unexpected Mach-style style.
It was made by Italian "Mr. Martini" and released in 2016 as a pre-order at an Italian Kawasaki dealer. Representative Nicholas Martini was inspired by the H1 Mach III and transformed the cruiser Vulcan S into a Mach-style cafe racer.
The kit's main components are a dual seat, side covers, tail cowl, footpegs (with brackets), front levers, handlebars, front and rear lights, blinkers, paint, and exhaust system. It was developed to target veterans who miss the old days and young people who like retro bikes.
The arrival of the new Eliminator has revitalized Kawasaki's cruiser models, and the Vulcan S is likely to attract more attention as a step up to larger motorcycles. The Vulcan 70 is not available in Japan, but it is a customization that shows the potential of the new Vulcan S that will be starting to ride.
VULCAN70 [Mr. Martini] A custom model based on the Vulcan S, given the style of the classic Mach III. It was released with a price starting from $12949.48. Spoke wheels were also available.
The motif is the H1D Mach III, known as the "Loofah" model, which was released in 1973 with a new tank. It follows on from the Z1 and is also characterized by the tail cowling that was not available on previous models.
VULCAN S [KAWASAKI] A new model that complies with regulations. It is a sports cruiser with a parallel twin-cylinder engine that produces 61 PS. It will be released on September 15th with only the black and gray color shown in the photo for $7306.42.
Although the caster angle is flat, the flat seat and tail cowling give it the silhouette of a road motorcycle.
The tank is standard, but has been transformed into a loofah tank. The red is inspired by the 1974 H1E.
The dual exhaust pipes on the right create a Mach III look. The position of the footpegs has been changed to give the bike a sporty riding position.
These are the main parts that can be installed. This will completely change the image. The seats are also available in brown.
MACH III (1973) [KAWASAKI] Japanese spec H1D. The 750RS (Z2) was also on sale at the time.
MACH III (1974) [KAWASAKI] Japanese spec H1E. The color scheme was changed.