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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Z650 RS

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Kawasaki Z650 RS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and Z650 RS. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.7.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S BS6 and Kawasaki Z650 RS Price starts at Rs.6.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for BS6. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Z650 RS is a 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and Z650 RS has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki Z650 RS is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

Vulcan S vs Z650 RS

Key HighlightsKawasaki Vulcan SKawasaki Z650 RS
PriceRs.7.10 LakhRs.6.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc649 cc
Power59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range20.58 kmplN/A km/charge
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Kawasaki Vulcan S
Vulcan S BS6
Rs. 7.10 Lakh
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BS6
Rs. 6.99 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    8.04 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    7.91 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.8
    4.3
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    649 cc
    649 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    Front Disc Size
    300
    272
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    32
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    32
    Front Wheel Size
    18
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    36
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    36
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    4mtelescopifork/13mm
    TelescopiFork/125mm
    Rear Suspension
    Offset laydown single-shock& linkage equipped& with adjustable preload/80 mm
    Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - R18
    120/70 - ZR17

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check

    Warranty

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

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Perimeter& high-tensile steel
    Tubular& Diamond

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    649 cc
    649 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
    Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.1032 kwh
    -
    Top Speed
    186 kmph
    201 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    83 mm x 60 mm
    83 mm x 60 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    10.8 : 1
    10.8:1
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

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

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2310 mm
    2065 mm
    Width
    855 mm
    800 mm
    Height
    1090 mm
    1115 mm
    Wheelbase
    1575 mm
    1405 mm
    Ground Clearance
    130 mm
    125 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    12 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.8 Litres
    1.6 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Cafe Racer
    Seat Height
    705 mm
    800 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    235 kg
    192 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Comfortable riding position
    • Good build quality
    • It is powered by a refined 649cc engine.
    • Has a decidedly retro look that will impress the old-school bikers
    • Offers great road handling characteristics
    • Priced quite attractively
    Cons
    • Available only in two colour options
    • Could be expensive to maintain
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    Safety

    Vulcan S comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Z650 RS has Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Kawasaki Vulcan S has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki Z650 RS, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Z650 RS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Kawasaki Z650 RS has 1115 mm seat height and 12 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki Z650 RS Owner Reviews

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