Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Yamaha MT 03
Vulcan S vs MT 03
Key Highlights | Kawasaki Vulcan S | Yamaha MT 03 |
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Price | Rs.7.10 Lakh | Rs.3.50 Lakh |
Engine Capacity | 649 cc | 321 cc |
Power | 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 30.9kw (42.0PS)@ 10,750 rpm |
Mileage/Range | 20.58 kmpl | N/A km/charge |
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Specifications Overview
Vulcan S specifications | MT 03 specifications | |
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Variant Name | ||
On Road Price | 8.04 Lakh Price Breakup | 3.94 Lakh Price Breakup |
User Rating | 3.9 | 4.5 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 14 Litres |
Engine Displacement | 649 cc | 321 cc |
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Vulcan S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | MT 03 Brakes, Suspension & Tyres | |
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Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS |
Calliper Type | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston | Front 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston |
Front Disc Size | 300 | 298 |
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | No | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 32 | - |
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 32 | - |
Front Wheel Size | 18 | 17 |
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) | 36 | - |
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) | 36 | - |
Rear Wheel Size | 17 | 17 |
Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy |
Front Suspension | 4mtelescopifork/13mm | Telescopic Upside Down Fork (USD Fork)USDTelescopiforks |
Rear Suspension | Offset laydown single-shock& linkage equipped& with adjustable preload/80 mm | Swingarm |
Front Tyre Size | 120/70 - R18 | 110/70 - R17 |
Instrumentation
Vulcan S Instrumentation | MT 03 Instrumentation | |
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Riding Modes Switch | No | No |
Touch Screen Display | No | No |
Fuel level guage | Yes | Yes |
Gear Indicator | Yes | Yes |
Tachometer | Analogue | Digital |
Speedometer | Semi Digital | Digital |
Odometer | Digital | Digital |
Exterior
Vulcan S Exterior | MT 03 Exterior | |
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Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
LED headlight | No | Projector type Bi-functional LED Headlight |
Warranty
Vulcan S Warranty | MT 03 Warranty | |
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Basic Warranty | 2 Years or 30000 km | 2 Years or 30000 km |
Body & Suspension
Vulcan S Body & Suspension | MT 03 Body & Suspension | |
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Colors | ||
Images | ||
Frame Type | Perimeter& high-tensile steel | Diamond |
Engine & Transmission
Vulcan S Engine & Transmission | MT 03 Engine & Transmission | |
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Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | 1 Down 5 Up |
Ignition | - | TCI |
Spark Plugs | 1 Per Cylinder | 1 Per Cylinder |
Engine Capacity | 649 cc | 321 cc |
Engine Type | Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin | 4-stroke& Liquid-cooled& DOHC& 4-valves |
No. of Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
No. of valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Battery Capacity | 0.1032 kwh | 127 kwh |
Top Speed | 186 kmph | - |
Bore x Stroke | 83 mm x 60 mm | 68 mm x 44.1 mm |
Charging Socket | No | - |
Configuration | Twin Cylinder | Twin Cylinder |
Cooling type | Liquid Cooled | Liquid Cooled |
Fuelling | Fuel Injection | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Comfort & Convenience
Vulcan S Comfort & Convenience | MT 03 Comfort & Convenience | |
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Average Speed Indicator | No | - |
Call/SMS Alerts | No | - |
Front Storage Box | No | No |
Geo Fencing | No | - |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes | - |
Low Oil Indicator | Yes | - |
Pillion Backrest | No | No |
Pillion Footrest | Yes | Yes |
Riding Modes | No | - |
Service Reminder Indicator | Yes | - |
Under Seat Storage | No | No |
GPS & Navigation | No | - |
Console Type | Semi-Digital | Digital |
Distance to Empty Indicator | Yes | - |
Engine Kill Switch | Yes | Yes |
Safety
Vulcan S Safety | MT 03 Safety | |
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AHO (Automatic Headlight On) | Yes | No |
Hazard Warning Indicator | Yes | - |
Hazard Warning Switch | Yes | - |
Radial Tyres | Yes | Yes |
Side Stand Alarm | Yes | No |
Pass Light | Yes | Yes |
Pillion Grabrail | Yes | Yes |
Turn Signal | Halogen Bulb | LED |
ABS - Anti-lock braking system | Yes | Yes |
Power Modes | No | - |
Slipper Clutch | Wet Multiplate | Wet, Multiple Disc |
Traction Control System | No | - |
Dimensions & Capacity
Vulcan S Dimensions & Capacity | MT 03 Dimensions & Capacity | |
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Length | 2310 mm | 2090 mm |
Width | 855 mm | 755 mm |
Height | 1090 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase | 1575 mm | 1380 mm |
Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 Litres | 14 Litres |
Engine Oil Capacity | 1.8 Litres | - |
Body Type | Cruiser | - |
Seat Height | 705 mm | 780 mm |
Unladden/Kerb Weight | 235 kg | 167 kg |
Entertainment & Communication
Vulcan S Entertainment & Communication | MT 03 Entertainment & Communication | |
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MID (Multi Info Display) | Yes | - |
Pros & Cons
Vulcan S Pros & Cons | MT 03 Pros & Cons | |
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Yamaha MT 03
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 . MT 03 has Radial Tyres, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .
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 Yamaha MT 03, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.
Transmission
Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and MT 03 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.
Dimensions
Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Yamaha MT 03 has 1070 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.