user
Select city

Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Versys 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Kawasaki Versys 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and Versys 650. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.8.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S STD and Kawasaki Versys 650 Price starts at Rs.8.63 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Versys 650 BS6. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 60.61 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Versys 650 is a 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 66.08 bhp @ 8500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and Versys 650 has a mileage of 20 Kmpl kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki Versys 650 is available in 1 colours & 1 variants.

Vulcan S vs Versys 650

Key HighlightsKawasaki Vulcan SKawasaki Versys 650
PriceRs.8.13 LakhRs.8.63 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc649 cc
Power60.61 bhp @ 7500 rpm66.08 bhp @ 8500 rpm
Mileage/Range20.58 kmpl19.4 kmpl
Read more
Kawasaki Vulcan S Vulcan S STD bike
Kawasaki Vulcan S
Vulcan S STD
Rs. 8.13 Lakh
Get Offer
Kawasaki Versys 650 Versys 650 BS6 bike
Kawasaki Versys 650
Versys 650 BS6
Rs. 8.63 Lakh
Get Offer

+

Add Bike 3

    Ad

    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    9.17 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    9.73 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.9
    4.1
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    649 cc
    649 cc
    Ad

    Add your vehicle to our online garage

    • Free valuation of your vehicle
    • 1Mn+ users joined our Community
    • 10+ experts to give advice
    add vehicle
    Which vehicle do you own?
    Select your vehicle
    Add vehicle

    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Single Channel
    Single Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Floating
    Front Disc Size
    300
    300
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    33
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    33
    Front Wheel Size
    R18
    17
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    42
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    36
    Rear Wheel Size
    R17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic fork
    Inverted Fork with Adjustable Rebound Damping (Right Side) and Spring Preload Adjustability (Left Side)
    Rear Suspension
    Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload
    Laydown Offset Single Shock with Remote Spring Preload Adjustability
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 R18
    120/70 ZR17

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    -
    check
    LED headlight
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years/30000 Kms
    2 Years or 30000 km

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Perimeter, high-tensile steel
    Tubular Diamond, High Tensile Steel

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    Digital
    CDI
    Spark Plugs
    check
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    649 cc
    649 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve 649 cc Parallel Twin Cylinder Engine
    Liquid Cooled, 4 Stroke, Parallel Twin
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    186 kmph
    199 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    83 mm x 60 mm
    83 x 60
    Configuration
    DOHC
    DOHC
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    60.61 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    66.08 bhp @ 8500 rpm
    Max Torque
    61.0 Nm @ 6600 rpm
    61 Nm @ 7000 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

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

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2310 mm
    2165 mm
    Width
    855 mm
    840 mm
    Height
    1090 mm
    1360 mm
    Wheelbase
    1575 mm
    1415 mm
    Ground Clearance
    130 mm
    170 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    21 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.8 Litres
    1.7 Litres
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Adventure
    Seat Height
    705 mm
    845 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    235 kg
    220 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Comfortable riding position
    • Good build quality
    • It is powered by a refined 649cc engine.
    • Amazing handling capabilities
    • Chirpy engine, lots of rev
    • Huge fuel tank capacity
    • Kawasaki’s color treatment
    • Standard ABS
    Cons
    • Coolant leaks from water pump
    • Digital instrument cluster looks dated Limited color options
    • Limited color options
    • Not suitable for short riders
    • Rattling noises
    Ad

    Which Bike Do You Like More ?

    Kawasaki Vulcan S STD Bikes
    Kawasaki Versys 650 Versys 650 BS6 Bikes

    Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki Versys 650

    Safety

    Vulcan S comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Versys 650 has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Traction Control System.

    Comfort & Convenience

    Kawasaki Vulcan S has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki Versys 650, on the other hand, has Average Speed Indicator, Call/SMS Alerts, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

    Transmission

    Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Versys 650 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Kawasaki Versys 650 has 1360 mm seat height and 21 Litres fuel tank capacity.

    Read more

    Vulcan S Similar Bike Comparisons

    Versys 650 Similar Bike Comparisons

    Ad

    Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki Versys 650 Owner Reviews

    • Vulcan S Review
    • Versys 650 Review
      • PB
        Prasun Banerjee
        3 Year ago
        4.2
        It’s good staffs But maintenance charges & spare parts are very expensive
        Like
        Reply
      • NG
        Nitin Garg
        3 Year ago
        4.2
        Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
        Like
        Reply
      • 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.
        Like
        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
    View All User Review For Vulcan S
    Ad

    Kawasaki Vulcan S and Kawasaki Versys 650 FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Kawasaki Vulcan S?
    What is the on-road price of Kawasaki Versys 650?