Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki Ninja 650 Price starts at Rs. 7.16 Lakh which is Rs. 6,000 costlier than base model of Kawasaki Vulcan S priced at Rs. 7.10 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Ninja 650 is 21 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Vulcan S is 24.37 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Ninja 650 is powered by 649 cc engine , while Kawasaki Vulcan S is powered by 649 cc engine. Kawasaki Ninja 650 is available in 1 different colours while Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Ninja 650 vs Vulcan S

Key Highlights Ninja 650 STDVulcan S ABS
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin 4st, 2-cyl, Liquid-cooled
Max Power 68 PS @ 8000 rpm 61 PS @ 7500 rpm
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Ninja 650 vs Vulcan S Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Ninja 650 STDKawasaki Vulcan S ABS
Rating
19 reviews
24 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.16 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 7.10 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin 4st, 2-cyl, Liquid-cooled
Max Power 68 PS @ 8000 rpm 61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Ninja 650 Colors
Kawasaki Vulcan S Colors
Brakes Front Double Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 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. 19,604 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 19,440 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 35,340 Ninja 650 Insurance Rs. 35,250 Vulcan S Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
4st, 2-cyl, Liquid-cooled
Engine Displacement
649 cc
649 cc
Max Power
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
64 Nm @ 6700 rpm
62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6-2.0
Bore
83 mm
83 mm
Stroke
60 mm
60 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
4
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Digital
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
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)
21 kmpl
...

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 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
790 mm
705 mm
Length*Width*Height
2115*740*1145 mm3
2310*880*1100 mm3
Wheelbase
1410 mm
1575 mm
Length
2115 mm
2310 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
130 mm
Height
1145 mm
1100 mm
Width
740 mm
880 mm
Fuel Capacity
15 Liters
14 Liters
Kerb Weight
196 Kg
229 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
272 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
220 mm
216 mm

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

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Sports Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
...
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
...
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Passenger Backrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • No power loss in the BS6 guise
  • Now gets a 4.3-inch colour-TFT screen with smartphone connectivity
  • Shod with grippier Dunlop Sportmax Roadsport 2 tyres.
Kawasaki Ninja 650
  • Has become pricey
  • Engine lacks excitement
  • Skimps on adjustable suspension
  • radial brake calipers or electronic aids.

Is Kawasaki Vulcan S Better Than Kawasaki Ninja 650?

53% users have chosen Kawasaki Vulcan S over Kawasaki Ninja 650 in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 139 users have also rated Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki Ninja 650 on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Kawasaki Ninja 650 is better on the grounds of mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Ninja 650 Vulcan S
Mileage 3.7 4.2
Performance 4.4 4.8
Comfort 4.6 4.8
Maintenance 3.6 3.7
Features 4.6 4.6
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. I am confused between Ninja 650 2020 KRT edition VS CBR 650R? Which one is better?
  • CBR650R makes more power and at higher RPM and makes slightly lesser torque. Ninja being a twin cylinder engine makes more torque at lower rpm although it makes lesser power. Ninja 650 is good for long distance cruising. CBR with the 4 cylinder engine gives a sporty riding experience and makes more top speed than Ninja 650.
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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.
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  • 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.
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Kawasaki Ninja 650 Vs Kawasaki Vulcan S FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
As per the users experiences Kawasaki Ninja 650 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance, comfort and maintenance in your bike. On the basis of features user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The Kawasaki Vulcan S is cheaper than Kawasaki Ninja 650 by Rs. 6,000.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Ninja 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
For the STD version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Ninja 650 produces 68 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 64 Nm @ 6700 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 Kawasaki Ninja 650 has better performance.

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