Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Honda CB650R Comparison

Updated: 27, Oct, 2023 04:14 AM

	Kawasaki Vulcan S Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 7,10,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 25 views All time: 230789 views	Honda CB650R Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 9,15,427 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 35 views All time: 76568 views	Add a Bike to compare
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Overall Length
	2310 mm	2128 mm
	Overall Width
	855 mm	784 mm
	Overall Height
	1090 mm	1076 mm
	Wheelbase
	1575 mm	1449 mm
	Seat Height
	705 mm	810 mm
	Ground Clearance
	130 mm	148 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	14 litres	15.4 litres
	Kerb Weight
	235 kg	206 kg
COMFORT FEATURES
	Rider’s Footpegs
	Adjustable	NA
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Pillion Grabrail

MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Kawasaki Vulcan S mileage is 22.72 kmpl (approximate).	Honda CB650R mileage is 20 kmpl (company-claimed).
	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 650cc cruiser bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 650cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.5 seconds.
	Top Speed
	Kawasaki Vulcan S top speed is 170 kmph (approximate).	Honda CB650R top speed is 225 kmph (approximate).
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	649 cc	648.72 cc
	Bore
	83 mm	67.0 mm
	Stroke
	60 mm	46 mm
	Compression Ratio
	10.8:1	11.6:1
	Number of Cylinders
	2	4
	Gearbox Type
	6-Speed, Return	Constant Mesh
	Engine Details
	649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin	648.72cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SI Engine
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection: 38 mm x 2 with Sub-Throttles	PGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection
	Ignition
	Digital	Full Transistorised
	Number of Gears
	6	6
	Maximum Power
	61 HP @ 7500 rpm	85.82 HP @ 12,000 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm	57.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm
	Valve System
	DOHC, 8 Valves	NA
	Lubrication
	Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump	NA
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6-Compliant
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Gear Indicator

	ABS Light

	Tachometer
	Analogue	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	NA
	Clock
		Digital
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)	2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)
	Key Features
	Modern Urban Styling, Large Disc Brakes, Slim Backbone-Style Rear Frame, Easy-to-Read Instrumentation, Relaxed Foot-Forward Riding Position, Long Wheelbase, Gear Indicator	All-Digital LCD Instrument Console, Attractive Shades, Excellent Build Quality, Super-Refined 4-Cylinder Engine, Unique Underbelly Exhaust System Design, Lightweight Body
	Similar Bikes
	Harley-Davidson Street 750, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Kawasaki Z650, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Kawasaki Versys 650, Benelli 502C	Kawasaki Z650
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Pass Light

	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	LED	NA
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	LED	NA
	Voltage
	12V	12V
	Capacity
	8.6Ah	8.6 Ah
	Head Light
	LED	LED
	Tail Light
	LED	LED
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	Maintenance Free
MAXABOUT RATING AND OVERVIEW
	Design

	Performance
	In terms of performance, the 650cc cruiser bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 650cc streetfighter can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 3.5 seconds.
	Comfort

	Fuel Economy

	Features

	Build Quality

	Value for Money

BRAKES AND TYRES
	Tubeless Tyres

	Front Tyre
	120/70-R18 M/C (59H)	120/70-ZR17 M/C 58W
	Rear Tyre
	160/60-R17 M/C (69H)	180/55-ZR17 M/C 73W
	Front Brake
	Single 300mm Disc, Dual-Piston	310mm Dual Discs
	Rear Brake
	Single 250mm Disc, Single-Piston	240mm Single Disc
	ABS
	2-Channel ABS	2-Channel ABS
	Front Wheel
	18-inch	17M/C X MT3.50 Multi-Spoke Cast Aluminium
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	17M/C X MT5.50 Multi-Spoke Cast Aluminium
	Wheel Type
	Alloy Wheels	NA
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Frame (Chassis)
	Perimeter, High-Tensile Steel	Twin-Tube Type
	Front Suspension
	41mm Telescopic Forks	Telescopic Forks
	Rear Suspension
	Offset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, with Adjustable Preload	Monoshock
	Front Wheel Travel
	130 mm	NA
	Rear Wheel Travel
	80 mm	NA
Miscellaneous Information
	Rake
	31°	NA
	Trail
	120 mm	101 mm
	Steering Angle
	35°(Left), 35°(Right)	NA
	Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price
	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.	Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.
Colour Options and Price in India
	2-Wheeler Type
	Cruiser	Naked
	Official Tagline
	Your Way	From Boredom To Thrill At First Sight
	Bike Variant
	2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S (New Model)	2024 Honda CB650R
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available
	Latest Price in India
	2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S price is Rs 7.10 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Honda CB650R price is Rs 9.15 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Metallic Flat Raw Graystone	Candy Chromosphere Red, Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	Petrol
	On Road Price
	2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S on road price is Rs 8.17 lakh in Delhi, Rs 8.45 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 8.27 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 8.38 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Kawasaki dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.	2024 Honda CB650R on road price is Rs 10.54 lakh in Delhi, Rs 10.89 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 10.66 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 10.80 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Honda dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.