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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and Super Meteor 650. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.7.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S BS6 and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Price starts at Rs.3.64 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Astral. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is a 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 46.3 bhp @ 7250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and Super Meteor 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is available in 3 colours & 3 variants.

Vulcan S vs Super Meteor 650

Key HighlightsKawasaki Vulcan SRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650
PriceRs.7.10 LakhRs.3.64 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc648 cc
Power59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm46.3 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Mileage/Range20.58 kmplN/A km/charge
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Kawasaki Vulcan S Vulcan S BS6 bike
Kawasaki Vulcan S
Vulcan S BS6
Rs. 7.10 Lakh
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Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Astral bike
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
Astral
Rs. 3.64 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    8.04 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    4.10 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.8
    4.2
    Transmission Type
    Chain Drive
    Chain Drive
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    15.7 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
    41
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    41
    Front Wheel Size
    18
    19
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    41
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    36
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    16
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    4mtelescopifork/13mm
    USForks
    Rear Suspension
    Offset laydown single-shock& linkage equipped& with adjustable preload/80 mm
    Twin Shocks& 101mm travel& preload adjustable
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - R18
    100/90 - 19

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    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
    3 Years or 40000 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
    Chain Drive
    Battery Capacity
    0.1032 kwh
    144 kwh
    Top Speed
    186 kmph
    150 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    83 mm x 60 mm
    78 mm x 67.8 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    10.8 : 1
    9.5 : 1
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Air and Oil-Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    46.3 bhp @ 7250 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
    check
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Semi-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
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    check
    Turn Signal
    Halogen Bulb
    Halogen Bulb
    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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2310 mm
    2260 mm
    Width
    855 mm
    890 mm
    Height
    1090 mm
    1155 mm
    Wheelbase
    1575 mm
    1500 mm
    Ground Clearance
    130 mm
    135 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    15.7 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.8 Litres
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    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Cruiser
    Seat Height
    705 mm
    740 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    235 kg
    241 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.
    • Good alternative to other expensive cruisers
    • Will look better / premium than the current 650cc bikes
    • Will use the smooth & punchy 650cc from Interceptor
    Cons
    • Lights look very similar to Meteor 350
    • No signs of LED illumination for headlamps and tail lamp cluster
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    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. Super Meteor 650 has Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, AHO (Automatic Headlight On).

    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 Super Meteor 650, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, USB Charger Port, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission and Super Meteor 650 comes with 6 Speed Chain Drive transmission.

    Dimensions

    Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 has 1155 mm seat height and 15.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Kawasaki Vulcan S and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Owner Reviews

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      • PB
        Prasun Banerjee
        1 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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