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 4st, 2-cyl, Liquid-cooled 4st, 2-cyl, DOHC, 4val, Liquid-cooled
Max Power 61 PS @ 7500 rpm 68 PS @ 8000 rpm
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Vulcan S vs Z650RS Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Vulcan S ABSKawasaki Z650RS STD
Rating
16 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 4st, 2-cyl, Liquid-cooled 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 Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 19,440 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 19,138 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 35,250 Vulcan S Insurance Rs. 28,808 Z650RS Insurance
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Engine Type
4st, 2-cyl, Liquid-cooled
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
62.4 Nm @ 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
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
23 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
5.83s
...

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-120/70-17,Rear :-160/60-17
Peak Power
61 PS @ 7500 rpm
68 PS @ 8000 rpm
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Spoke

Seat height
705 mm
800 mm
Length*Width*Height
2310*880*1100 mm3
2065*800*1115 mm3
Wheelbase
1575 mm
1405 mm
Length
2310 mm
2065 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
125 mm
Height
1100 mm
1115 mm
Width
880 mm
800 mm
Fuel Capacity
14 Liters
12 Liters
Kerb Weight
229 Kg
192 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Saddle Height
705 mm
800 mm
Front Brake Diameter
272 mm
272 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
216 mm
186 mm

Headlight
LED
LED
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

Frame
Tubular, Diamond
Tubular, Diamond
ABS
Dual Channel
...
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Scrambler Bikes
Instrument Console
Analogue and Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Single
Single
Pass Switch
Display
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Tachometer
...
Analogue
Tripmeter
Digital
Digital
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Techometer
...
Analogue
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 72 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 4.5 5.0
Comfort 4.6 5.0
Maintenance 3.7 4.8
Features 4.7 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 62.4 Nm @ 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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