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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Royal Enfield Shotgun 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and Shotgun 650. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.7.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S BS6 and Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Price starts at Rs.3.59 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Shed Sheetmetal Grey. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is a 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 3.5 kW power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and Shotgun 650 has a mileage of 22 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.

Vulcan S vs Shotgun 650

Key HighlightsKawasaki Vulcan SRoyal Enfield Shotgun 650
PriceRs.7.10 LakhRs.3.59 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc648 cc
Power59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm3.5 kW
Mileage/Range20.58 kmpl22 kmpl
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Kawasaki Vulcan S Vulcan S BS6 bike
Vulcan S BS6
Rs. 7.10 Lakh
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Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Shed Sheetmetal Grey bike
Shed Sheetmetal Grey
Rs. 3.59 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
8.04 Lakh
Price Breakup
4.05 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.8
4.4
Transmission Type
Chain Drive
Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
13.8 Litres
Engine Displacement
649 cc
648 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 2 Piston
Front Disc Size
300
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
-
Front Wheel Size
18
18
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
17
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
4mtelescopifork/13mm
Telescopic
Rear Suspension
Offset laydown single-shock& linkage equipped& with adjustable preload/80 mm
Showa Twin Shock& 90mm travel
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - R18
100/90 - 18

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
-

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Perimeter& high-tensile steel
Steel Tubular Spine Frame

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
648 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Parallel Twin& 4 stroke& SOHC& Air-Oil Cooled
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
2
Transmission Type
Chain Drive
Automatic
Battery Capacity
0.1032 kwh
3.07 kwh
Battery Type
-
VRLA
Range
-
90 km/charge
Top Speed
186 kmph
75 kmph
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 60 mm
78 mm x 67.8 mm
Charging Socket
check
Configuration
10.8 : 1
-
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Air/Oil Cooled

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
-
Under Seat Storage
GPS & Navigation
check
Console Type
Semi-Digital
Digital
Distance to Empty Indicator
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
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
Assist And Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2310 mm
2170 mm
Width
855 mm
820 mm
Height
1090 mm
1105 mm
Wheelbase
1575 mm
1465 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
13.8 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.8 Litres
-
Body Type
Cruiser
Scooter
Seat Height
705 mm
795 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
235 kg
240 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.
  • Relaxed riding posture since it is a cruiser style bike
  • Refine engine with better power and torque figures
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Quite heavy
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

Safety

Vulcan S comes loaded with Dual Channel ABS ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail. Shotgun 650 has Pass Light, Hazard Warning Indicator, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres.

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 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission and Shotgun 650 comes with 6 Speed Automatic transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 has 1105 mm seat height and 13.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki Vulcan S and Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Owner Reviews

  • Vulcan S Review
  • Shotgun 650 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.
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      Reply
    • 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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      Reply
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