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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Honda Rebel 500

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Honda Rebel 500? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and Rebel 500. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.7.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S BS6 and Honda Rebel 500 Price starts at Rs.5.12 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Honda Rebel 500 is a Twin Cylinder cylinder, 471 cc Engine can generate 45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and Rebel 500 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Honda Rebel 500 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Vulcan S vs Rebel 500

Key HighlightsKawasaki Vulcan SHonda Rebel 500
PriceRs.7.10 LakhRs.5.12 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc471 cc
Power59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm
Mileage/Range20.58 kmplN/A km/charge
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Kawasaki Vulcan S Vulcan S BS6 bike
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    8.04 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    5.80 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.9
    -
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    11.2 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    649 cc
    471 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Dual Channel ABS
    ABS
    Calliper Type
    Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
    -
    Front Disc Size
    300
    296
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    18
    406.4
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    406.4
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    4mtelescopifork/13mm
    Telescopic forks
    Rear Suspension
    Offset laydown single-shock& linkage equipped& with adjustable preload/80 mm
    Dualshocks
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - R18
    130/90-16

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    -
    Touch Screen Display
    -
    Fuel level guage
    check
    Digital
    Gear Indicator
    check
    -
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Digital
    Speedometer
    Semi Digital
    Digital
    Odometer
    Digital
    Digital

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    check
    check
    LED headlight
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years or 30000 km
    -

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Perimeter& high-tensile steel
    Steel Diamond

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    -
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    -
    Engine Capacity
    649 cc
    471 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
    Liquid Cooled, 4 stroke, 8 valve, Parallel Twin Cylinder
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    Twin Cylinder
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    0.1032 kwh
    -
    Top Speed
    186 kmph
    -
    Bore x Stroke
    83 mm x 60 mm
    67 mm x 66.8 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    45.59 hp @ 8500 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    -
    Call/SMS Alerts
    -
    Front Storage Box
    -
    Geo Fencing
    -
    Low Battery Indicator
    check
    -
    Low Oil Indicator
    check
    -
    Pillion Backrest
    -
    Pillion Footrest
    check
    check
    Riding Modes
    -
    Service Reminder Indicator
    check
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    -
    GPS & Navigation
    -
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

    AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
    check
    -
    Hazard Warning Indicator
    check
    -
    Hazard Warning Switch
    check
    -
    Radial Tyres
    check
    -
    Side Stand Alarm
    check
    -
    Pass Light
    check
    check
    Pillion Grabrail
    check
    -
    Turn Signal
    Halogen Bulb
    LED
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Brake Assist
    -
    dual-channel
    Power Modes
    -
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    -
    Traction Control System
    -

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2310 mm
    2205 mm
    Width
    855 mm
    820 mm
    Height
    1090 mm
    690 mm
    Wheelbase
    1575 mm
    1490 mm
    Ground Clearance
    130 mm
    125 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    11.2 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.8 Litres
    3.2 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Cruiser
    Seat Height
    705 mm
    690 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    235 kg
    191 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    -

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Comfortable riding position
    • Good build quality
    • It is powered by a refined 649cc engine.
    • Timeless bobber styling with a clean and bold stance
    • Low seat height and neutral ergonomics - great for new riders
    • Refined and tractable parallel-twin engine
    • Proven Honda reliability and service support
    • Lightweight and easy to handle for a cruiser
    Cons
    • Priced higher than some better-equipped rivals
    • Lacks premium features like traction control, ride modes, or navigation
    • Only available in one colour and one variant
    • Limited availability (only 3 cities initially)
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    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 . Rebel 500 has Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking 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 Rebel 500, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch.

    Transmission

    Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Rebel 500 comes with 6 Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Honda Rebel 500 has 690 mm seat height and 11.2 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Kawasaki Vulcan S and Honda Rebel 500 Owner Reviews

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    • Rebel 500 Review
      • PB
        Prasun Banerjee
        2 Year ago
        4.2
        It’s good staffs But maintenance charges & spare parts are very expensive
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      • NG
        Nitin Garg
        2 Year ago
        4.2
        Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
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      • JM
        Jaisingh Mantri
        3 Year ago
        3.8
        The ideal bike for those looking to transition from cruisers to sports/adventure bikes.
        Likes (1)
        Reply
      • ND
        Nirav Dave
        3 Year ago
        4.2
        Due to the catcon's 130mm ground clearance, it touches some steep speed breaks.
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      • AG
        Ankush Garg
        3 Year ago
        4.2
        Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
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