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CBR650R vs Vulcan S

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Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R

Honda

Price information

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): ₹9.99 L

Honda CBR650R mileage is 20 kmpl (company-claimed).
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Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki

Price information

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): ₹7.10 L

Kawasaki Vulcan S mileage is 22.72 kmpl (approximate).
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Value check

Start with price: Honda CBR650R: Ex-showroom price (Delhi): ₹9.99 L; Kawasaki Vulcan S: Ex-showroom price (Delhi): ₹7.10 L.

Body style

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Powertrain

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Price information

Different

Honda CBR650R

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): ₹9.99 L

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Ex-showroom price (Delhi): ₹7.10 L

Power

Different

Honda CBR650R

85.82 HP @ 12,000 rpm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

61 HP @ 7500 rpm

Torque

Different

Honda CBR650R

57.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm

Mileage / Range

Different

Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R mileage is 20 kmpl (company-claimed).

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki Vulcan S mileage is 22.72 kmpl (approximate).

Length

Honda CBR650R

2128 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

2310 mm

Width

Honda CBR650R

749 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

855 mm

Ground Clearance

Honda CBR650R

132 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

130 mm

Images

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Honda CBR650R

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Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 95 technical specs across 6 categories with 44 highlighted differences.

Total specs

95

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Other Features

30 differences in this category

Other Features
74 visible specs
30 differences

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Top Speed

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R top speed is 240 kmph (approximate).

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki Vulcan S top speed is 170 kmph (approximate).

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

17M/C X MT5.50 Multi-Spoke Cast Aluminium

Kawasaki Vulcan S

17-inch

On Road Price

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R on road price is Rs 10.77 lakh in Delhi, Rs 11.13 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 10.90 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 11.04 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.

Kawasaki Vulcan S

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.

Cooling

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Liquid Cooled

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Liquid Cooled

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

120/70-ZR17 M/C 58W

Kawasaki Vulcan S

120/70-R18 M/C (59H)

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Constant Mesh

Kawasaki Vulcan S

6-Speed, Return

Stroke

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

46 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

60 mm

Caster

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

25.5°

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

1449 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

1575 mm

Tachometer

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Digital

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Analogue

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Available

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Available

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

LED

Kawasaki Vulcan S

LED

Front Wheel

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

17M/C X MT3.50 Multi-Spoke Cast Aluminium

Kawasaki Vulcan S

18-inch

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

4

Kawasaki Vulcan S

2

Number of Gears

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

6

Kawasaki Vulcan S

6

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Matt Gunpowder Black Metallic, Grand Prix Red

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Metallic Flat Raw Graystone

Odometer

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Digital

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Digital

Voltage

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

12V

Kawasaki Vulcan S

12V

Throttle Bore

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

32 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Bore

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

67 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

83 mm

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Twin-Tube Type

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Perimeter, High-Tensile Steel

Speedometer

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Digital

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Digital

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Battery Type

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Maintenance Free

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Maintenance Free

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki Vulcan S (New Model)

Wheel Size

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

17-inch

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Gear Shift Light

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Emission Norms

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

BS6-Compliant

Kawasaki Vulcan S

BS6-Compliant

Capacity

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

8.6 Ah

Kawasaki Vulcan S

8.6Ah

Value for Money

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

****

Kawasaki Vulcan S

****

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Monoshock

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Offset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, with Adjustable Preload

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

211 kg

Kawasaki Vulcan S

235 kg

Final Drive

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Chain

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R price is Rs 9.35 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki Vulcan S price is Rs 7.10 lakh (ex-showroom).

Head Light

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

LED

Kawasaki Vulcan S

LED

Performance

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

****

Kawasaki Vulcan S

****

Alloy Wheels

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

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.

Kawasaki Vulcan S

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.

Clutch

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Multiplate Wet Clutch

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Low Oil Indicator

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Clock

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Digital

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Build Quality

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

****

Kawasaki Vulcan S

****

Official Tagline

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Discover a Place Without Borders: Your Obsession

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Your Way

ABS

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

2 Channel ABS

Kawasaki Vulcan S

2-Channel ABS

Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Telescopic Forks

Kawasaki Vulcan S

41mm Telescopic Forks

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

132 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

130 mm

Ignition

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Full Transistorised

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Digital

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Kawasaki Ninja 650

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Harley-Davidson Street 750, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Kawasaki Z650, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Kawasaki Versys 650, Benelli 502C

Design

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

****

Kawasaki Vulcan S

****

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

180/55-ZR17 M/C 73W

Kawasaki Vulcan S

160/60-R17 M/C (69H)

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

11.6:1

Kawasaki Vulcan S

10.8:1

Trail

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

101 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

120 mm

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Trip Meter

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Digital

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Digital

Braking System

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Kawasaki Vulcan S

2-Channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Different

Honda CBR650R

Sports

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Cruiser

LED Lamps

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

80 mm

Rider’s Footpegs

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Adjustable

Wheel Type

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Alloy Wheels

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

130 mm

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Turn Signal Light (Rear)

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

LED

Steering Angle

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

35°(Left), 35°(Right)

Lubrication

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump

Turn Signal Light (Front)

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

LED

Valve System

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

DOHC, 8 Valves

Rake

Other Features

Same

Honda CBR650R

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

31°
Fuel & Efficiency
6 visible specs
3 differences

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Fuel Tank Capacity

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Honda CBR650R

15.4 litres

Kawasaki Vulcan S

14 litres

Mileage

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Honda CBR650R

Honda CBR650R mileage is 20 kmpl (company-claimed).

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki Vulcan S mileage is 22.72 kmpl (approximate).

Fuel Economy

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Honda CBR650R

****

Kawasaki Vulcan S

****

Fuel System

Fuel & Efficiency

Different

Honda CBR650R

PGM-FI Electronic Fuel Injection

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Fuel Injection: 38 mm x 2 with Sub-Throttles

Fuel Type

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Honda CBR650R

Petrol

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Petrol

Fuel Gauge

Fuel & Efficiency

Same

Honda CBR650R

Digital

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Digital
Comfort & Convenience
3 visible specs
1 differences

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Key Features

Comfort & Convenience

Different

Honda CBR650R

All-Digital LCD Instrument Console, Attractive Shades, Excellent Build Quality, Super-Refined 4-Cylinder Engine, Unique Underbelly Exhaust System Design, Lightweight Body

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Modern Urban Styling, Large Disc Brakes, Slim Backbone-Style Rear Frame, Easy-to-Read Instrumentation, Relaxed Foot-Forward Riding Position, Long Wheelbase, Gear Indicator

Comfort

Comfort & Convenience

Same

Honda CBR650R

****

Kawasaki Vulcan S

****

Features

Comfort & Convenience

Same

Honda CBR650R

****

Kawasaki Vulcan S

****
Engine & Performance
5 visible specs
4 differences

Showing all specs in Engine & Performance, with changed values marked.

Maximum Power

Engine & Performance

Different

Honda CBR650R

85.82 HP @ 12,000 rpm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

61 HP @ 7500 rpm

Engine Kill Switch

Engine & Performance

Same

Honda CBR650R

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Engine cc (Displacement)

Engine & Performance

Different

Honda CBR650R

648.72 cc

Kawasaki Vulcan S

649 cc

Engine Details

Engine & Performance

Different

Honda CBR650R

648.72cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, SI Engine

Kawasaki Vulcan S

649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin

Maximum Torque

Engine & Performance

Different

Honda CBR650R

57.5 Nm @ 8,500 rpm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm
Dimensions
5 visible specs
4 differences

Showing all specs in Dimensions, with changed values marked.

Overall Height

Dimensions

Different

Honda CBR650R

1149 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

1090 mm

Seat Height

Dimensions

Different

Honda CBR650R

810 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

705 mm

Overall Width

Dimensions

Different

Honda CBR650R

749 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

855 mm

Overall Length

Dimensions

Different

Honda CBR650R

2128 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

2310 mm

Seat Length

Dimensions

Same

Honda CBR650R

635 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed
Safety
2 visible specs
2 differences

Showing all specs in Safety, with changed values marked.

Rear Brake

Safety

Different

Honda CBR650R

240mm Single Disc

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Single 250mm Disc, Single-Piston

Front Brake

Safety

Different

Honda CBR650R

310mm Dual Discs

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Single 300mm Disc, Dual-Piston

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CBR650R vs Vulcan S

Which is better among Honda CBR650R and Kawasaki Vulcan S?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare Honda CBR650R and Kawasaki Vulcan S by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Honda CBR650R and Kawasaki Vulcan S prices compare?

Based on the available data, Honda CBR650R is listed with Ex-showroom price (Delhi): ₹9.99 L, while Kawasaki Vulcan S is listed with Ex-showroom price (Delhi): ₹7.10 L. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for Honda CBR650R and Kawasaki Vulcan S?

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