Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Z650 vs Benelli Leoncino 500 Comparison

Updated: 08, Nov, 2023 02:18 AM

	Kawasaki Vulcan S Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 7,10,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 35 views All time: 230461 views	Kawasaki Z650 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 6,65,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 68 views All time: 164612 views	Benelli Leoncino 500 Ex-Showroom Price ₹ 5,60,000 * Delhi. May vary. POPULARITY This week: 25 views All time: 99284 views
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
	Overall Length
	2310 mm	2115 mm	2160 mm
	Overall Width
	855 mm	765 mm	875 mm
	Overall Height
	1090 mm	1065 mm	1160 mm
	Wheelbase
	1575 mm	1410 mm	1490 mm
	Seat Height
	705 mm	790 mm	815 mm
	Ground Clearance
	130 mm	130 mm	160 mm
	Fuel Tank Capacity
	14 litres	15 litres	12.7 litres
	Kerb Weight
	235 kg	191 kg	207 kg
COMFORT FEATURES
	Rider’s Footpegs
	Adjustable	NA	NA
	Electric Start

	Pillion Footrest

	Step-up Seat/Split Seat

	Pillion Grabrail
			NA
MILEAGE AND TOP SPEED
	Mileage
	Kawasaki Vulcan S mileage is 22.72 kmpl (approximate).	Kawasaki Z650 mileage is 22.22 kmpl (approximate).	Benelli Leoncino 500 mileage is around 25-30 kmpl (approximate).
	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 street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 4.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 500cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 6.8 seconds (approximate).
	Top Speed
	Kawasaki Vulcan S top speed is 170 kmph (approximate).	Kawasaki Z650 top speed is 212 kmph (approximate).	Benelli Leoncino 500 top speed is around 175 kmph (approximate).
ENGINE AND GEARBOX
	Engine cc (Displacement)
	649 cc	649 cc	500 cc
	Bore
	83 mm	83 mm	69.0 mm
	Stroke
	60 mm	60 mm	66.8 mm
	Compression Ratio
	10.8:1	10.8:1	11.5:1
	Number of Cylinders
	2	2	2
	Gearbox Type
	6-Speed, Return	6-Speed, Return	NA
	Engine Details
	649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin	649cc, Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke, Parallel Twin Engine	500cc, Liquid-Cooled, Parallel-Twin, 4-Stroke Engine
	Cooling
	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
	Fuel System
	Fuel Injection: 38 mm x 2 with Sub-Throttles	Fuel Injection: ø36mm x 2 with Dual Throttle Valves	Electronic Fuel Injection with Throttle Body ø 37mm
	Ignition
	Digital	Digital	Digital CDI
	Number of Gears
	6	6	6-Speed
	Maximum Power
	61 HP @ 7500 rpm	68 HP @ 8000 rpm	47.5 HP @ 8500 rpm
	Maximum Torque
	62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm	64 Nm @ 6700 rpm	46 Nm @ 6000 rpm
	Valve System
	DOHC, 8 Valves	DOHC, 8 Valves	NA
	Lubrication
	Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump	Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump	Wet Sump
	Emission Norms
	BS6-Compliant	BS6 Phase 2	BS6-Compliant
INSTRUMENT CONSOLE FEATURES
	Gear Indicator
			NA
	ABS Light

	Tachometer
	Analogue	Digital	Digital
	Fuel Gauge
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Clock
			NA
	Odometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Speedometer
	Digital	Digital	Digital
	Trip Meter
	Digital	Digital	Digital
KEY FEATURES AND COMPETITORS
	Braking System
	2-Channel ABS (Anti-lock 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	Some of the key Kawasaki Z650 features include - All Digital-Instrument Console with Smartphone Connectivity, Kawasaki Traction Control, All LED Lighting, Sharper Headlamp Cowl, New Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport Tyres.	Fully Digital Instrumentation and LED Lighting All Around, Switchable Dual-Channel ABS, Steel Lattice Frame, 17-inch Cast Alloy Wheels.
	Similar Bikes
	Harley-Davidson Street 750, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Kawasaki Z650, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Kawasaki Versys 650, Benelli 502C	QJ Motor SRK 600 RR, Honda CB650R, Suzuki V-Strom 650XT, Triumph Trident 660, KTM 790 Duke, Benelli 502C, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, CFMoto 650NK, Yamaha MT-07, Honda CB500X, Honda CBR650R, Benelli TRK 502, Ducati Scrambler Nightshift, Benelli TNT 600	Bajaj Dominar 400, KTM Duke 390, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Kawasaki Vulcan S, Royal Enfield Continental GT 650, Kawasaki Z650
BATTERY AND LIGHTING
	Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

	Pass Light

	Turn Signal Light (Front)
	LED	LED	LED
	Turn Signal Light (Rear)
	LED	LED	LED
	Voltage
	12V	12V	12V
	Capacity
	8.6Ah	8.6Ah	8Ah
	Head Light
	LED	LED	LED
	Tail Light
	LED	LED	LED
	Battery Type
	Maintenance Free	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 street bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 4.5 seconds.	In terms of performance, the 500cc motorcycle can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 6.8 seconds (approximate).
	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), Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2	120/70-R17
	Rear Tyre
	160/60-R17 M/C (69H)	160/60-ZR17 M/C (69W), Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2	160/60-R17
	Front Brake
	Single 300mm Disc, Dual-Piston	300mm Dual Semi-Floating Petal Discs, Dual Piston Caliper	320mm Dual Discs
	Rear Brake
	Single 250mm Disc, Single-Piston	220mm Single Petal Disc, Single-Piston Caliper	260mm Single Disc
	ABS
	2-Channel ABS	2-Channel ABS	Switchable Dual-Channel ABS
	Front Wheel
	18-inch	17-inch	17-inch
	Rear Wheel
	17-inch	17-inch	17-inch
	Wheel Type
	Alloy Wheels	NA	Aluminium Alloy Wheels
SUSPENSION AND CHASSIS
	Frame (Chassis)
	Perimeter, High-Tensile Steel	Trellis, High-Tensile Steel	Steel Lattice Frame
	Front Suspension
	41mm Telescopic Forks	41mm Telescopic Forks	50mm USD Forks
	Rear Suspension
	Offset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, with Adjustable Preload	Horizontal Back-Link with Adjustable Preload (Monoshock)	Hydraulic Monoshock (Rebound & Preload Adjustable)
	Front Wheel Travel
	130 mm	125 mm	135 mm
	Rear Wheel Travel
	80 mm	130 mm	145 mm
Miscellaneous Information
	Rake
	31°	24.0°	NA
	Trail
	120 mm	100 mm	NA
	Steering Angle
	35°(Left), 35°(Right)	NA	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.	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 + 1% TDS. 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	Scrambler
	Official Tagline
	Your Way	Speed Demon	Timeless Desire
	Bike Variant
	2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S (New Model)	2024 Kawasaki Z650 (New Model)	2024 Benelli Leoncino 500
	Availability Status in India
	Available	Available	Available
	Latest Price in India
	2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S price is Rs 7.10 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Kawasaki Z650 price is Rs 6.65 lakh (ex-showroom).	2024 Benelli Leoncino 500 price is Rs 5.60 lakh (ex-showroom).
	Colour Options
	Metallic Flat Raw Graystone	Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray/Ebony	Red, Silver
	Fuel Type
	Petrol	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 Kawasaki Z650 on road price is Rs 7.65 lakh in Delhi, Rs 7.91 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 7.75 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 7.85 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 Benelli Leoncino 500 on road price is Rs 6.45 lakh in Delhi, Rs 6.66 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 6.52 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 6.61 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Benelli dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.