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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Royal Enfield Shotgun 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and Shotgun 650. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.8.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S STD and Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Price starts at Rs.3.98 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Shed Sheetmetal Grey. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 60.61 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is a 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 46.39 bhp @ 7250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and Shotgun 650 has a mileage of 22 kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 is available in 1 colours & 3 variants.

Vulcan S vs Shotgun 650

Key HighlightsKawasaki Vulcan SRoyal Enfield Shotgun 650
PriceRs.8.13 LakhRs.3.98 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc648 cc
Power60.61 bhp @ 7500 rpm46.39 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Mileage/Range20.58 kmpl22 kmpl
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Kawasaki Vulcan S Vulcan S STD bike
Kawasaki Vulcan S
Vulcan S STD
Rs. 8.13 Lakh
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Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Shed Sheetmetal Grey bike
Royal Enfield Shotgun 650
Shed Sheetmetal Grey
Rs. 3.98 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    9.17 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    4.49 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    3.9
    4.2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    13.8 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    649 cc
    648 cc
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    Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

    Braking System
    Single Channel
    Dual Channel ABS
    Calliper Type
    -
    Fixed
    Front Disc Size
    300
    320
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    -
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    -
    Front Wheel Size
    R18
    R18
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    -
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    -
    Rear Wheel Size
    R17
    R17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    Telescopic fork
    Telescopic
    Rear Suspension
    Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload
    Showa Twin Shock& 90mm travel
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 R18
    100/90 R18

    Instrumentation

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

    Exterior

    Daytime Running Lights
    -
    check
    LED headlight
    check

    Warranty

    Basic Warranty
    2 Years/30000 Kms
    3 Years /40000 Kms

    Body & Suspension

    Colors
    Images
    Frame Type
    Perimeter, high-tensile steel
    Steel Tubular Spine Frame

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Ignition
    Digital
    -
    Spark Plugs
    check
    check
    Engine Capacity
    649 cc
    648 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve 649 cc Parallel Twin Cylinder Engine
    Parallel Twin& 4 stroke& SOHC& Air-Oil Cooled
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    2
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Top Speed
    186 kmph
    75 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    83 mm x 60 mm
    78 mm x 67.8 mm
    Configuration
    DOHC
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Air/Oil Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Electronic Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    60.61 bhp @ 7500 rpm
    46.39 bhp @ 7250 rpm
    Max Torque
    61.0 Nm @ 6600 rpm
    52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm

    Comfort & Convenience

    Average Speed Indicator
    Call/SMS Alerts
    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
    -
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    check
    Console Type
    Analogue Cum Digital
    Analogue Cum Digital
    Distance to Empty Indicator
    check
    -
    Engine Kill Switch
    check
    check

    Safety

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

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2310 mm
    2170 mm
    Width
    855 mm
    820 mm
    Height
    1090 mm
    1105 mm
    Wheelbase
    1575 mm
    1465 mm
    Ground Clearance
    130 mm
    160 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    14 Litres
    13.8 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.8 Litres
    -
    Body Type
    Cruiser
    Cruiser
    Seat Height
    705 mm
    795 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    235 kg
    240 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.
    • Relaxed riding posture since it is a cruiser style bike
    • Refine engine with better power and torque figures
    Cons
    • Expensive
    • Quite heavy
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    Safety

    Vulcan S comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, Radial Tyres, Side Stand Alarm, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Shotgun 650 has Side Stand Alarm, Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Pass Light, ABS - Anti-lock braking system , Slipper Clutch.

    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 Royal Enfield Shotgun 650, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, USB Charger Port.

    Transmission

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

    Dimensions

    Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 has 1105 mm seat height and 13.8 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Kawasaki Vulcan S and Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 Owner Reviews

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    • Shotgun 650 Review
      • PB
        Prasun Banerjee
        3 Year ago
        4.2
        It’s good staffs But maintenance charges & spare parts are very expensive
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      • NG
        Nitin Garg
        3 Year ago
        4.2
        Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
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      • JM
        Jaisingh Mantri
        3 Year ago
        3.8
        The ideal bike for those looking to transition from cruisers to sports/adventure bikes.
        Likes (1)
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      • 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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      • AG
        Ankush Garg
        3 Year ago
        4.2
        Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
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