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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki KX 450

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Kawasaki KX 450? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and KX 450. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.7.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S BS6 and Kawasaki KX 450 Price starts at Rs.8.59 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Kawasaki KX 450 is a 1 cylinder, 449 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and KX 450 has a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki KX 450 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Vulcan S vs KX 450

Key HighlightsKawasaki Vulcan SKawasaki KX 450
PriceRs.7.10 LakhRs.8.59 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc449 cc
Power59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range20.58 kmpl25 kmpl
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Kawasaki Vulcan S Vulcan S BS6 bike
Vulcan S BS6
Rs. 7.10 Lakh
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Kawasaki KX 450 STD bike
STD
Rs. 8.59 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
8.04 Lakh
Price Breakup
9.69 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.8
4.1
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
6.2 Litres
Engine Displacement
649 cc
449 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Standard
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
300
240
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
14
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
14
Front Wheel Size
18
21
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
18
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
18
Rear Wheel Size
17
19
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoke
Front Suspension
4mtelescopifork/13mm
?4minvertetelescopiforwitadjustablcompressioanreboundampin30mm
Rear Suspension
Offset laydown single-shock& linkage equipped& with adjustable preload/80 mm
New Uni Trak with adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - R18
80/100 - 21

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
check
Gear Indicator
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Speedometer
Semi Digital
Odometer
Digital

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Perimeter& high-tensile steel
Perimeter& aluminium

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 4 Up
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
649 cc
449 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Single
No. of Cylinders
2
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.1032 kwh
-
Battery Type
-
Li-ion
Top Speed
186 kmph
143 kmph
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 60 mm
96 mm x 62.1 mm
Charging Socket
-
Configuration
10.8 : 1
12.5:1
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
check
Riding Modes
Service Reminder Indicator
check
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
check
Engine Kill Switch
check
check

Safety

AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
check
Hazard Warning Indicator
check
Hazard Warning Switch
check
Radial Tyres
check
Pass Light
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
Brake Assist
Dual Channel ABS
Standard
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2310 mm
2185 mm
Width
855 mm
820 mm
Height
1090 mm
1265 mm
Wheelbase
1575 mm
1485 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
340 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
6.2 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.8 Litres
0.9 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Dirt
Seat Height
705 mm
955 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
235 kg
110.2 kg

Entertainment & Communication

MID (Multi Info Display)
check
-

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Comfortable riding position
  • Good build quality
  • It is powered by a refined 649cc engine.
Cons
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki KX 450

Comfort & Convenience

Kawasaki Vulcan S has features like Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki KX 450, on the other hand, has Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and KX 450 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Kawasaki KX 450 has 1265 mm seat height and 6.2 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki KX 450 Owner Reviews

  • Vulcan S Review
  • KX 450 Review
    • PB
      Prasun Banerjee
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      It’s good staffs But maintenance charges & spare parts are very expensive
      Like
      Reply
    • NG
      Nitin Garg
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
      Like
      Reply
    • JM
      Jaisingh Mantri
      2 Year ago
      3.8
      The ideal bike for those looking to transition from cruisers to sports/adventure bikes.
      Likes (1)
      Reply
    • ND
      Nirav Dave
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      Due to the catcon's 130mm ground clearance, it touches some steep speed breaks.
      Like
      Reply
    • AG
      Ankush Garg
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
      Like
      Reply
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