Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs. 7.10 Lakh which is Rs. 1.20 Lakh costlier than base model of Honda NX500 priced at Rs. 5.90 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Honda NX500 is 27.78 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Vulcan S is 24.37 kmpl. In technical specifications, Honda NX500 is powered by 471 cc engine , while Kawasaki Vulcan S is powered by 649 cc engine. Honda NX500 is available in 3 different colours while Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

NX500 vs Vulcan S

Key Highlights NX500 STDVulcan S ABS
Engine Type Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder 4st, 2-cyl, Liquid-cooled
Max Power 47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm 61 PS @ 7500 rpm

NX500 vs Vulcan S Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda NX500 STDKawasaki Vulcan S ABS
Rating
2 reviews
16 reviews
Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.90 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 7.10 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder 4st, 2-cyl, Liquid-cooled
Max Power 47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm 61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda NX500 Colors
Kawasaki Vulcan S Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 16,154 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 19,440 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 40,571 NX500 Insurance Rs. 35,250 Vulcan S Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder
4st, 2-cyl, Liquid-cooled
Engine Displacement
471 cc
649 cc
Max Power
47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
43 Nm @ 6500 rpm
62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
67 mm
83 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
60 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
...
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
...
Digital
Compression Ratio
10.7:1
10.8

Brakes Front
Double 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)
27.78 kmpl
20.58 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
...
5.83s

Tyre Size
Front :-110/80-19, Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-17
Peak Power
47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm
61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
830 mm
705 mm
Length*Width*Height
2165*829*1413 mm3
2310*880*1100 mm3
Wheelbase
1447 mm
1575 mm
Length
2165 mm
2310 mm
Ground Clearance
181 mm
130 mm
Height
1413 mm
1100 mm
Width
829 mm
880 mm
Fuel Capacity
17.5 Liters
14 Liters
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
229 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
830 mm
705 mm
Front Brake Diameter
296 mm
272 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
240 mm
216 mm

Additional Features
Honda Road Sync, Honda Selectable Torque Control
...
Call/SMS Alerts
...
Music control
...
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 7.4AH
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

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

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 NX500 Vs Kawasaki Vulcan S FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
Honda NX500 has out rated Kawasaki Vulcan S on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The Honda NX500 is cheaper than Kawasaki Vulcan S by Rs. 1.20 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
For the STD version, 471 cc Petrol engine of NX500 produces 47.5 PS @ 8600 rpm of power and 43 Nm @ 6500 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
As per the users experiences the Honda NX500 has better performance.

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