Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Honda NX500
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Honda NX500? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and NX500. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.7.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S BS6 and Honda NX500 Price starts at Rs.5.90 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Honda NX500 is a 2 cylinder, 471 cc Engine can generate 46.9 bhp @ 8600 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and NX500 has a mileage of 27.78 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Honda NX500 is available in 3 colours & 1 variants.
Vulcan S vs NX500
| Key Highlights | Kawasaki Vulcan S | Honda NX500 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.7.10 Lakh | Rs.5.90 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 649 cc | 471 cc |
| Power | 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 46.9 bhp @ 8600 rpm |
| Mileage/Range | 20.58 kmpl | 27.78 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| Vulcan S specifications | NX500 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 8.04 Lakh Price Breakup | 6.68 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 17.5 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 649 cc | 471 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Vulcan S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | NX500 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
|---|---|---|
Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston | Front 4 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 300 | 296 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | No |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 18 | 19 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | 4mtelescopifork/13mm | Show41mSFF-Bupside-dow(USDfronforks |
Rear Suspension | Offset laydown single-shock& linkage equipped& with adjustable preload/80 mm | Pro-Link moNo-suspension |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R18 | 110/80 - R19 |
Instrumentation
| Vulcan S Instrumentation | NX500 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes Switch | No | No |
Touch Screen Display | No | - |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Analogue | Digital |
Speedometer | Semi Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
| Vulcan S Exterior | NX500 Exterior | |
|---|---|---|
Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | No | Yes |
Warranty
| Vulcan S Warranty | NX500 Warranty | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 30000 km | - |
Body & Suspension
| Vulcan S Body & Suspension | NX500 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Perimeter& high-tensile steel | Steel Diamond |
Engine & Transmission
| Vulcan S Engine & Transmission | NX500 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 649 cc | 471 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin | Liquid-cooled DOHC in-line 2-cylinder |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | - |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.1032 kwh | 127.4 kwh |
Top Speed | 186 kmph | - |
Bore x Stroke | 83 mm x 60 mm | 67 mm x 66.8 mm |
Charging Socket | No | - |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
Max Power | 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 46.9 bhp @ 8600 rpm |
Comfort & Convenience
| Vulcan S Comfort & Convenience | NX500 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Average Speed Indicator | No | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | No | Yes |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | No | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | No | Yes |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
| Vulcan S Safety | NX500 Safety | |
|---|---|---|
AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | Yes |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | Yes |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | Halogen Bulb | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | No | - |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Assist And Slipper Clutch |
Traction Control System | No | Yes |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Vulcan S Dimensions & Capacity | NX500 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2310 mm | 2165 mm |
Width | 855 mm | 830 mm |
Height | 1090 mm | 1415 mm |
Wheelbase | 1575 mm | 1445 mm |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 180 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 17.5 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 1.8 Litres | - |
Body Type | Cruiser | Adventure |
Seat Height | 705 mm | 830 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 235 kg | 196 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
| Vulcan S Entertainment & Communication | NX500 Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | Yes |
Pros & Cons
| Vulcan S Pros & Cons | NX500 Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Honda NX500
Safety
Vulcan S comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . NX500 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.
Comfort & Convenience
Kawasaki Vulcan S has features like Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Honda NX500, on the other hand, has Call/SMS Alerts, Pillion Footrest, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.
Transmission
Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and NX500 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Honda NX500 has 1415 mm seat height and 17.5 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. 8.04 Lakh in New Delhi.
What is the on-road price of Honda NX500?
The on-road price of Honda NX500 is Rs. 6.68 Lakh in New Delhi.