Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Honda CBR650R Price starts at Rs. 9.99 Lakh which is Rs. 2.89 Lakh costlier than base model of Kawasaki Vulcan S priced at Rs. 7.10 Lakh. In technical specifications, Honda CBR650R is powered by 649 cc engine , while Kawasaki Vulcan S is powered by 649 cc engine. Honda CBR650R is available in 2 different colours while Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Vulcan S can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

CBR650R vs Vulcan S

Key Highlights CBR650R STDVulcan S ABS
Engine Type 4 stroke 16 valve DOHC, inline 4, Liquid-cooled 4st, 2-cyl, Liquid-cooled
Max Power 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm 61 PS @ 7500 rpm

CBR650R vs Vulcan S Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda CBR650R STDKawasaki Vulcan S ABS
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Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 9.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 7.10 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type 4 stroke 16 valve DOHC, inline 4, Liquid-cooled 4st, 2-cyl, Liquid-cooled
Max Power 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm 61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda CBR650R Colors
Kawasaki Vulcan S Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS ... Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 27,352 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 19,440 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance CBR650R Insurance Rs. 28,980 Vulcan S Insurance
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Engine Type
4 stroke 16 valve DOHC, inline 4, Liquid-cooled
4st, 2-cyl, Liquid-cooled
Engine Displacement
649 cc
649 cc
Max Power
95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm
61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
63 Nm @ 95000 rpm
62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
67 mm
83 mm
Stroke
46 mm
60 mm
No Of Cylinders
4
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Digital
Compression Ratio
11.6:1
10.8

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Braking (60-0 kmph)
...
16.38m
Braking (80-0 kmph)
...
28.04m
Braking (100-0 kmph)
...
44.09m
Mileage (City)
...
20.58 kmpl
Mileage (Highway)
...
24.37 kmpl
Mileage (Overall)
...
20.58 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
...
5.83s
Top Speed
...
186 kmph

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17, Rear :-180/55-17
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-17
Peak Power
95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm
61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
810 mm
705 mm
Length*Width*Height
2120*750*1145 mm3
2310*880*1100 mm3
Wheelbase
1450 mm
1575 mm
Length
2120 mm
2310 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
130 mm
Height
1145 mm
1100 mm
Width
750 mm
880 mm
Fuel Capacity
15.4 Liters
14 Liters
Kerb Weight
209 Kg
229 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
810 mm
705 mm
Front Brake Diameter
310 mm
272 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
216 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
...
Tubular, Diamond
ABS
...
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Instrument Console
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
Display
5 Inch TFT, Colour Display
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
...
Tripmeter
...
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Passenger Backrest
...
Cooling System
...
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
...

Pros and Cons

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Honda CBR650R
  • The inline four engine is very smooth and refined
  • The bike has a decent set of features on offer
  • The graphics and styling look amazing and makes it stand out
Honda CBR650R
  • Priced a bit too high when compared to its rivals
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. What are the key differences between the Honda CBR650R and other bikes in the same class, such as the Yamaha R7 or Kawasaki Ninja 650?
  • The Honda CBR650R stands out with its refined inline-4 engine offering smoother power delivery and higher top-end performance compared to the Yamaha R7's twin-cylinder engine. It also features a more aggressive riding position and superior handling dynamics than the Kawasaki Ninja 650.
Q. I am planning to buy my first bike. My shortlisted choices are very small Vulcan S650 and Versys 650. Considering Indian road conditions, which bike would you recommend me? My budget is around 6.5 lakhs INR. Any other options are also welcome.
  • Yes..
  • Yes.. You can either install an Aftermarket exhaust or get ‘fork raisers’ installed.. Since I live in Bengaluru where cops seem to be very strict about aftermarket exhausts ( and also due to these exhausts being very expensive ), I got ‘fork raisers’ installed which raise the frame by a couple of inches thereby increasing the ground clearance by about an inch..Note that these fork raisers are not some standard accessories you can buy.. These were fabricated and installed at a workshop owned by a member of one of the riding clubs, so you need to check if such fabrication and installation can be done by someone in your city..
  • Hi Sathish, I am also planning to buy Vulcan s but due to GC problem I am not getting sure about this. Can we increase Ground Clearance of vulcan s?
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Q. Kawasaki Vulcan S or Harley Davidson Street 750, What would be the best option to pick?
  • Kawasaki's engines and technology are more refined and advanced than Harley's. I picked a Vulcan instead of Street.

Honda CBR650R Vs Kawasaki Vulcan S FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The Kawasaki Vulcan S is cheaper than Honda CBR650R by Rs. 2.89 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda CBR650R vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
For the STD version, 649 cc Petrol engine of CBR650R produces 95.17 PS @ 12000 rpm of power and 63 Nm @ 95000 rpm of torque. Whereas for the ABS version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Vulcan S produces 61 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm of torque

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