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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Royal Enfield Bear 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Royal Enfield Bear 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and Bear 650. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.7.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S BS6 and Royal Enfield Bear 650 Price starts at Rs.3.39 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Boardwalk White. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Royal Enfield Bear 650 is a 4 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 34.9 kW @7150 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and Bear 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Royal Enfield Bear 650 is available in 5 colours & 4 variants.

Vulcan S vs Bear 650

Key HighlightsKawasaki Vulcan SRoyal Enfield Bear 650
PriceRs.7.10 LakhRs.3.39 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc648 cc
Power59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm34.9 kW @7150 rpm
Mileage/Range20.58 kmplN/A km/charge
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Kawasaki Vulcan S Vulcan S BS6 bike
Vulcan S BS6
Rs. 7.10 Lakh
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Royal Enfield Bear 650 Boardwalk White bike
Boardwalk White
Rs. 3.39 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
8.04 Lakh
Price Breakup
3.82 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.9
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
13.7 Litres
Engine Displacement
649 cc
648 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 Disc Size
300
320
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
-
Front Wheel Size
18
-
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
-
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
-
Rear Wheel Size
17
-
Wheel Type
Alloy
-
Front Suspension
4mtelescopifork/13mm
Upside down telescopic fork 43mm
Rear Suspension
Offset laydown single-shock& linkage equipped& with adjustable preload/80 mm
Twin shock
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - R18
100/90-19

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
-
LED headlight
-

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
-

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Perimeter& high-tensile steel
-

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
-
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
-
Engine Capacity
649 cc
648 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
-
No. of Cylinders
2
4
No. of valves per cylinder
4
-
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.1032 kwh
-
Top Speed
186 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 60 mm
-
Charging Socket
-
Configuration
Twin Cylinder
Twin Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
-
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
-
Max Power
59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
34.9 kW @7150 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
-
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
-

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2310 mm
2180 mm
Width
855 mm
855 mm
Height
1090 mm
1160 mm
Wheelbase
1575 mm
-
Ground Clearance
130 mm
7.2 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
13.7 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.8 Litres
-
Body Type
Cruiser
-
Seat Height
705 mm
-
Unladden/Kerb Weight
235 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.
  • A proper scrambler styling
  • The tried and tested 650cc parallel-twin engine offers good performance
  • TFT instrument cluster with good readability
  • The handling of the motorcycle is good and nimble
  • Offers quick acceleration and maneuverability
  • The 6-speed gearbox offers slick shifts
  • Switchable rear ABS for better off-road performance
Cons
  • Not suitable for short riders
  • The firm seat and suspension are not comfortable for long rides
  • Low-speed ride quality is not that great
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Royal Enfield Bear 650

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 . Bear 650 has Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

Transmission

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

Dimensions

Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Bear 650 has 1160 mm seat height and 13.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki Vulcan S and Royal Enfield Bear 650 Owner Reviews

  • Vulcan S Review
  • Bear 650 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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      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
      2 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
      2 Year ago
      4.2
      Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
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      Reply
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