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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Yamaha R3

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Yamaha R3? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and R3. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.7.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S BS6 and Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs.3.60 Lakh (ex-showroom) for STD. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Yamaha R3 is a 2 cylinder, 321 cc Engine can generate 41.4 bhp @ 10750 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and R3 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Yamaha R3 is available in 2 colours & 1 variants.

Vulcan S vs R3

Key HighlightsKawasaki Vulcan SYamaha R3
PriceRs.7.10 LakhRs.3.60 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc321 cc
Power59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm41.4 bhp @ 10750 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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STD
Rs. 3.60 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
8.04 Lakh
Price Breakup
4.06 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.9
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Displacement
649 cc
321 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 2 Piston Rear 1 Piston
Front Disc Size
300
298
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
32
-
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
-
Front Wheel Size
18
17
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
-
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)
Rear Suspension
Offset laydown single-shock& linkage equipped& with adjustable preload/80 mm
Swingarm
Front Tyre Size
120/70 - R18
110/70 R17M/C 54H

Instrumentation

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

Exterior

Daytime Running Lights
check
check
LED headlight
check

Warranty

Basic Warranty
2 Years or 30000 km
2 Years or 30000 km

Body & Suspension

Colors
Images
Frame Type
Perimeter& high-tensile steel
Diamond

Engine & Transmission

Gear Shifting Pattern
1 Down 5 Up
1 Down 5 Up
Ignition
-
Electric
Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Engine Capacity
649 cc
321 cc
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
4-stroke& 2-cylinder& 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
0.084 kwh
Top Speed
186 kmph
-
Bore x Stroke
83 mm x 60 mm
68 mm x 44.1 mm
Charging Socket
-
Configuration
Twin Cylinder
Single Cylinder
Cooling type
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection

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
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
check

Safety

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

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2310 mm
2090 mm
Width
855 mm
730 mm
Height
1090 mm
1140 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
169 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.
  • Engine performance is brilliant
  • Refined redline behaviour
  • Braking is very strong & spot-on
  • Suspension setup is perfectly tuned for road
  • Overall design & build quality is superb
Cons
  • Design is already aged in global markets
  • No modern features like the TFT console
  • Lack of safety features like slipper clutch
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Yamaha R3

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 . R3 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 R3, on the other hand, has Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Kawasaki Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and R3 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Yamaha R3 has 1140 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki Vulcan S and Yamaha R3 Owner Reviews

  • Vulcan S Review
  • R3 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
      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)
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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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      Reply
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