Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki KX 450
Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Kawasaki KX 450? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and KX 450. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.7.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for ABS BS6 and Kawasaki KX 450 Price starts at Rs.8.59 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 450 is a 1 cylinder, 449 cc Engine can generate N/A power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and KX 450 has a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki KX 450 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.
Vulcan S vs KX 450
| Key Highlights | Kawasaki Vulcan S | Kawasaki KX 450 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs.7.10 Lakh | Rs.8.59 Lakh |
| Engine Capacity | 649 cc | 449 cc |
| Power | 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm | N/A |
| Mileage/Range | 20.58 kmpl | 25 kmpl |
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Specifications Overview
| Vulcan S specifications | KX 450 specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Variant Name | ||
| On Road Price | 8.04 Lakh Price Breakup | 9.69 Lakh Price Breakup |
| User Rating | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 6.2 Litres |
| Engine Displacement | 649 cc | 449 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
| Vulcan S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | KX 450 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 | ø49 mm inverted telescopic fork with adjustable compression and rebound damping / 305 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 | 120/80 - 19 |
Front Type | Disc | Disc |
Rear Disc/Drum Size | 250 mm | 215 mm |
Rear Type | Disc | Disc |
Tubeless Tyres | Yes | No |
Instrumentation
| Vulcan S Instrumentation | KX 450 Instrumentation | |
|---|---|---|
Fuel level guage | Digital | - |
Tachometer | Analogue | Not Present |
Speedometer | Semi Digital | NA |
Odometer | Digital | No |
Infotainment & Communication
| Vulcan S Infotainment & Communication | KX 450 Infotainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
Basic Warranty | 2 Years/30000km | 2 Years/30000km |
Body & Suspension
| Vulcan S Body & Suspension | KX 450 Body & Suspension | |
|---|---|---|
Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Perimeter& high-tensile steel | Perimeter& aluminium |
Engine & Transmission
| Vulcan S Engine & Transmission | KX 450 Engine & Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
Engine Capacity | 649 cc | 449 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 | - |
Battery Type | - | Li-ion |
Top Speed | 186 kmph | 143 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 | 96 mm x 62.1 mm |
Comfort & Convenience
| Vulcan S Comfort & Convenience | KX 450 Comfort & Convenience | |
|---|---|---|
Riding Modes | No | No |
Low Battery Indicator | 1 | - |
Pillion Footrest | 1 | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
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 | Yes | - |
Start Type | Electric Start | Electric Start |
Safety
| Vulcan S Safety | KX 450 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 & Capacity | KX 450 Dimensions & Capacity | |
|---|---|---|
Length | 2310 mm | 2185 mm |
Width | 855 mm | 820 mm |
Height | 1090 mm | 1265 mm |
Wheelbase | 1575 mm | 1485 mm |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 6.2 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 1.8 Litres | 0.9 Litres |
Body Type | Cruiser | Dirt |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 235 kg | 110.2 kg |
Seat Height | 705 mm | 955 mm |
Entertainment & Communication
| Vulcan S Entertainment & Communication | KX 450 Entertainment & Communication | |
|---|---|---|
MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - |
Pros & Cons
| Vulcan S Pros & Cons | KX 450 Pros & Cons | |
|---|---|---|
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki KX 450
Transmission
Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and KX 450 comes with 5 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Kawasaki KX 450 has 1265 mm seat height and 6.2 Litres fuel tank capacity.
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Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki KX 450 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 450?
The on-road price of Kawasaki KX 450 is Rs. 9.69 Lakh in New Delhi.