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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki KLX 230RS

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Kawasaki KLX 230RS? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and KLX 230RS. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.7.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S BS6 and Kawasaki KLX 230RS Price starts at Rs.5.21 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Kawasaki KLX 230RS is a 1 cylinder, 233 cc Engine can generate 19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and KLX 230RS has a mileage of 14 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki KLX 230RS is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Vulcan S vs KLX 230RS

Key HighlightsKawasaki Vulcan SKawasaki KLX 230RS
PriceRs.7.10 LakhRs.5.21 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc233 cc
Power59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Mileage/Range20.58 kmpl14 kmpl
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Kawasaki Vulcan S Vulcan S BS6 bike
Vulcan S BS6
Rs. 7.10 Lakh
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STD
Rs. 5.21 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
8.04 Lakh
Price Breakup
5.90 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.9
4.3
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
6.6 Litres
Engine Displacement
649 cc
233 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Dual Channel ABS
Calliper Type
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
300
213
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
26
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
26
Front Wheel Size
18
21
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
33
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
33
Rear Wheel Size
17
18
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoke
Front Suspension
4mtelescopifork/13mm
Telescopifor22mm
Rear Suspension
Offset laydown single-shock& linkage equipped& with adjustable preload/80 mm
New Uni Trak Swingarm / 223 mm
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - R18
80/100 - 21 51M

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
LED headlight

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Perimeter& high-tensile steel
Tubular& semi-double cradle

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
233 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
4-stroke single& SOHC& air-cooled
No. of Cylinders
2
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
2
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.1032 kwh
-
Top Speed
186 kmph
77 kmph
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 60 mm
67 mm x 66 mm
Charging Socket
-
Configuration
Twin Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Max Power
59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
19.57 bhp @ 8000 rpm

Comfort & Convenience

Average Speed Indicator
Call/SMS Alerts
Front Storage Box
Geo Fencing
Low Battery Indicator
check
check
Low Oil Indicator
check
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Footrest
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
Pillion Grabrail
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Power Modes
Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate
Wet Multiplate
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2310 mm
2035 mm
Width
855 mm
840 mm
Height
1090 mm
1175 mm
Wheelbase
1575 mm
1350 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
275 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
6.6 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.8 Litres
1.3 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Off Road
Seat Height
705 mm
900 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
235 kg
115 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.
Cons
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki KLX 230RS

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 . KLX 230RS has 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 Kawasaki KLX 230RS, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Engine Kill Switch.

Transmission

Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and KLX 230RS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Kawasaki KLX 230RS has 1175 mm seat height and 6.6 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki KLX 230RS Owner Reviews

  • Vulcan S Review
  • KLX 230RS Review
    • PB
      Prasun Banerjee
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      It’s good staffs But maintenance charges & spare parts are very expensive
      Like
      Reply
    • NG
      Nitin Garg
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
      Like
      Reply
    • JM
      Jaisingh Mantri
      2 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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      Reply
    • AG
      Ankush Garg
      3 Year ago
      4.2
      Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
      Like
      Reply
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