user

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.7.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for ABS BS6 and Kawasaki KX 250 Price starts at Rs.7.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 59.94 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 HighlightsKawasaki Vulcan SKawasaki KX 250
PriceRs.7.10 LakhRs.7.99 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc249 cc
Power59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpmN/A
Mileage/Range20.58 kmpl30 kmpl
Read more
Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS BS6 bike
ABS BS6
Rs. 7.10 Lakh
Get Offer
Kawasaki KX 250 STD bike
STD
Rs. 7.99 Lakh
Get Offer

+

Add Bike 3

Ad

Specifications Overview

Vulcan S specificationsKX 250 specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
8.04 Lakh
9.04 Lakh
User Rating
3.9
3.7
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
6.2 Litres
Engine Displacement
649 cc
249 cc
Ad

Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Vulcan S Brakes, Suspension & TyresKX 250 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
17
19
Wheel Type
Alloy
Spoke
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
1
-
Front Wheel Size
18
21
Calliper Type
Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Front - 2 Piston& Rear- Single Piston Caliper
Braking System
Dual Channel ABS
Standard
Front Suspension
ø41 mm telescopic fork/130 mm
ø48 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping / 314 mm
Rear Suspension
Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload/80 mm
New Uni Trak with adjustable dual-range (high/low-speed) compression damping
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - R18
80/100 - 21
Rear Tyre Size
160/60 - R17
110/90 - 19
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
250 mm
240 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
checkYes
No

Instrumentation

Vulcan S InstrumentationKX 250 Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
-
Tachometer
Analogue
Not Present
Speedometer
Semi Digital
No
Odometer
Digital
No

Infotainment & Communication

Vulcan S Infotainment & CommunicationKX 250 Infotainment & Communication
Basic Warranty
-
2 Years/30000km

Body & Suspension

Vulcan S Body & SuspensionKX 250 Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Perimeter& aluminium

Engine & Transmission

Vulcan S Engine & TransmissionKX 250 Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
649 cc
249 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Single
No. of Cylinders
2
1
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.1032 kwh
-
Top Speed
186 kmph
103 kmph
Max Torque
62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm
-
Max Power
59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
-
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Configuration
in-line
-
Charging Socket
No
-
Bore x Stroke
83.0 x 60.0 mm
78 mm x 52.2 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
20.58 kmpl
30 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Vulcan S Comfort & ConvenienceKX 250 Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
No
No
Low Battery Indicator
1
-
Pillion Footrest
1
-
Under Seat Storage
No
No
Distance to Empty Indicator
checkYes
-
Luggage Space
No
-
Handle Type
Single bar
-
Engine Kill Switch
No
-
Console Type
Semi-Digital
No
Seat Style
Flat
-
Shutter Lock
No
-
Side Stand Indicator
checkYes
-
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Vulcan S SafetyKX 250 Safety
Radial Tyres
1
-
Hazard Warning Switch
1
-
Hazard Warning Indicator
1
-
Brake Assist
No
-
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel ABS
No
Power Modes
No
-
Slipper Clutch
No
-
Traction Control System
No
-

Dimensions & Capacity

Vulcan S Dimensions & CapacityKX 250 Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2310 mm
2190 mm
Width
855 mm
820 mm
Height
1090 mm
1270 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
Unladden/Kerb Weight
235 kg
108 kg
Seat Height
705 mm
960 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Vulcan S Entertainment & CommunicationKX 250 Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
checkYes
-

Pros & Cons

Vulcan S Pros & ConsKX 250 Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Comfortable riding position
  • Good build quality
  • It is powered by a refined 649cc engine.
  • More power than before.
  • Purposeful dirt bike.
Cons
  • High on maintenance.
  • Priced too high.
Ad

Which Bike Do You Like More ?

Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki KX 250

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 1270 mm seat height and 6.2 Litres fuel tank capacity.

Read more

Vulcan S Similar Bike Comparisons

KX 250 Similar Bike Comparisons

Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki KX 250 Owner Reviews

  • Vulcan S Review
  • KX 250 Review
    • PB
      Prasun Banerjee
      1 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Vulcan S
      4.2
      It’s good staffs But maintenance charges & spare parts are very expensive
      Like
    • NG
      Nitin Garg
      1 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Vulcan S
      4.2
      Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
      Like
    • JM
      Jaisingh Mantri
      1 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Vulcan S
      3.8
      The ideal bike for those looking to transition from cruisers to sports/adventure bikes.
      Likes (1)
    • AG
      Ankush Garg
      1 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Vulcan S
      4.2
      Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
      Like
    • ND
      Nirav Dave
      1 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Vulcan S
      4.2
      Due to the catcon's 130mm ground clearance, it touches some steep speed breaks.
      Like
    • RS
      Ronit Singh
      2 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki KX 250
      3.8
      This bike so dashing and smooth even if you look at the bike you would love tio drive it.
      Like
    • UM
      Udit Modi
      2 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki KX 250
      3.8
      I have this bike as there is no complain about the bike and it is simply superb.
      Like
    • JN
      Jite Ndra
      2 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki KX 250
      3.4
      On the maintainence side of this bike its bit costlier.
      Like
    View All User Review For Vulcan S
    Ad
    Ad

    Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki KX 250 FAQs

    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 Kawasaki KX 250?
    The on-road price of Kawasaki KX 250 is Rs. 9.04 Lakh in New Delhi.