Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki KX 250
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Kawasaki KX 250? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and KX 250. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.8.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S STD and Kawasaki KX 250 Price starts at Rs.7.79 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 60.61 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Kawasaki KX 250 is a 1 cylinder, 249 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and KX 250 has a mileage of 30 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki KX 250 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
Vulcan S vs KX 250
| Key Highlights | Kawasaki Vulcan S | Kawasaki KX 250 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.8.13 Lakh | Rs.7.79 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 649 cc | 249 cc |
| Power | 60.61 bhp @ 7500 rpm | N/A |
| Mileage/Range | 20.58 kmpl | 30 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| Vulcan S specifications | KX 250 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 9.17 Lakh Price Breakup | 8.82 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 3.9 | 3.6 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 6.2 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 649 cc | 249 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Vulcan S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | KX 250 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Single Channel | CBS |
Calliper Type | - | Fixed |
Front Disc Size | 300 | 270 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 | 14 |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32 | 14 |
Front Wheel Size | R18 | R21 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | No |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | 18 |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | 18 |
Rear Wheel Size | R17 | R19 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Spoke |
Front Suspension | Telescopic fork | Telescopic fork |
Rear Suspension | Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload | Uni-Trak, adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression and adjustable rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 R18 | 80/100 R21 |
Instrumentation
| Vulcan S Instrumentation | KX 250 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | No | No |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Digital | - |
Gear Indicator | Yes | No |
Tachometer | Analogue | - |
Speedometer | Digital | - |
Odometer | Digital | No |
Exterior
| Vulcan S Exterior | KX 250 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | - | No |
LED headlight | No | - |
Warranty
| Vulcan S Warranty | KX 250 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years/30000 Kms | 2 Years/30000 kms |
Body & Suspension
| Vulcan S Body & Suspension | KX 250 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Perimeter, high-tensile steel | Perimeter& aluminium |
Engine & Transmission
| Vulcan S Engine & Transmission | KX 250 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 4 Up |
Ignition | Digital | - |
Spark Plugs | Yes | Yes |
Engine Capacity | 649 cc | 249 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve 649 cc Parallel Twin Cylinder Engine | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Single |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 1 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 4 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Top Speed | 186 kmph | 103 kmph |
Bore x Stroke | 83 mm x 60 mm | 78 mm x 52.2 mm |
Configuration | DOHC | DOHC |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 60.61 bhp @ 7500 rpm | - |
Max Torque | 61.0 Nm @ 6600 rpm | - |
Comfort & Convenience
| Vulcan S Comfort & Convenience | KX 250 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | No | No |
Call/SMS Alerts | No | - |
Front Storage Box | No | - |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | No |
Riding Modes | No | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | - |
GPS & Navigation | No | No |
Console Type | Analogue Cum Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | No |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| Vulcan S Safety | KX 250 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | No |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | No |
Radial Tyres | Yes | No |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | No |
Pass Light | Yes | No |
Pillion Grabrail | No | No |
Turn Signal | Halogen Bulb | - |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | No |
Slipper Clutch | No | - |
Traction Control System | No | No |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Vulcan S Dimensions & Capacity | KX 250 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2310 mm | 2190 mm |
Width | 855 mm | 820 mm |
Height | 1090 mm | 1265 mm |
Wheelbase | 1575 mm | 1485 mm |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 345 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 6.2 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 1.8 Litres | 0.8 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Dirt |
Seat Height | 705 mm | 955 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 235 kg | 108 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
| Vulcan S Entertainment & Communication | KX 250 Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - |
Pros & Cons
| Vulcan S Pros & Cons | KX 250 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki KX 250
Comfort & Convenience
Kawasaki Vulcan S has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki KX 250, on the other hand, has Engine Kill Switch.
Transmission
Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and KX 250 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Kawasaki KX 250 has 1265 mm seat height and 6.2 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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What is the on-road price of Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The on-road price of Kawasaki Vulcan S is Rs. 9.17 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Kawasaki KX 250?
The on-road price of Kawasaki KX 250 is Rs. 8.82 Lakh in New Delhi.













