Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Z650RS

Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs. 7.10 Lakh which is Rs. 11,000 costlier than base model of Kawasaki Z650RS priced at Rs. 6.99 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Vulcan S is 24.37 kmpl whereas the mileage of Kawasaki Z650RS is 23 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Vulcan S is powered by 649 cc engine , while Kawasaki Z650RS is powered by 649 cc engine. Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 different colours while Kawasaki Z650RS comes with 1 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Z650RS can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Vulcan S vs Z650RS

Key Highlights Vulcan S ABSZ650RS STD
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin 4st, 2-cyl, DOHC, 4val, Liquid-cooled
Max Power 61 PS @ 7500 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm

Vulcan S vs Z650RS Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Vulcan S ABSKawasaki Z650RS STD
Rating
24 reviews
8 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.10 Lakh Get On-Road Price Rs. 6.99 Lakh Get On-Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin 4st, 2-cyl, DOHC, 4val, Liquid-cooled
Max Power 61 PS @ 7500 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Vulcan S Colors
Kawasaki Z650RS Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Spoke
ABS Dual Channel ...
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 19,440 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 19,138 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 28,980 Vulcan S Insurance Rs. 28,808 Z650RS Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
4st, 2-cyl, DOHC, 4val, Liquid-cooled
Engine Displacement
649 cc
649 cc
Max Power
61 PS @ 7500 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Max Torque
62.4Nm @ 6600 rpm
64 Nm @ 6700 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
B&C (TCBI, B. P&EL. ADV.)
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
10.8

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Braking (60-0 kmph)
16.38 mm
...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
28.04 mm
...
Braking (100-0 kmph)
44.09 mm
...
Mileage (City)
20.58 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
24.37 kmpl
...
Mileage (Overall)
...
23 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-R17
Front :-120/70ZR17, Rear :-160/60ZR17 - 18
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
705 mm
800 mm
Length*Width*Height
2310*855*1090 mm3
2065*800*1115 mm3
Wheelbase
1575 mm
1405 mm
Length
2310 mm
2065 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
125 mm
Height
1090 mm
1115 mm
Width
855 mm
800 mm
Fuel Capacity
14 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
235 Kg
192 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
272 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
250 mm
186 mm

Additional Features
Lubrication - Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump, Rake / Trail - 31° / 120 mm
Lubrication - Forced lubrication semi-dry sump, Rake - 24 Degree, Trail - 100 mm
Headlight
LED
LED
Charging at Home
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

ABS
Dual Channel
...
Body Type
Roadster Bikes
Cafe Racer Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Switch
...
Display
...
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
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

Is Kawasaki Vulcan S Better Than Kawasaki Z650RS?

55% users have chosen Kawasaki Vulcan S over Kawasaki Z650RS in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 79 users have also rated Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki Z650RS on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
Kawasaki Z650RS has out rated Kawasaki Vulcan S on all the rating factors.

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 Z650RS Vulcan S
Mileage 3.7 4.8
Performance 4.4 5.0
Comfort 4.6 5.0
Maintenance 3.6 4.8
Features 4.6 5.0
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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.

Kawasaki Vulcan S Vs Kawasaki Z650RS FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Z650RS?
Kawasaki Z650RS has out rated Kawasaki Vulcan S on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Z650RS?
The Kawasaki Z650RS is cheaper than Kawasaki Vulcan S by Rs. 11,000.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Z650RS?
For the ABS version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Vulcan S produces 61 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 62.4Nm @ 6600 rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Z650RS produces 68 PS @ 8000 rpm of power and 64 Nm @ 6700 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kawasaki Vulcan S has better performance.

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