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Kawasaki Z650 RS vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Z650 RS or Kawasaki Vulcan S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Z650 RS and Vulcan S. Kawasaki Z650 RS Price starts at Rs.7.69 Lakh (ex-showroom) for BS6 and Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.7.59 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S BS6. Kawasaki Z650 RS is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Vulcan S is a 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of range, Z650 RS provides a range of N/Akm/charge (base model), and Vulcan S has a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model). Kawasaki Z650 RS is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

Z650 RS vs Vulcan S

Key HighlightsKawasaki Z650 RSKawasaki Vulcan S
PriceRs.7.69 LakhRs.7.59 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc649 cc
Power67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/RangeN/A km/charge20.58 kmpl
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Kawasaki Z650 RS BS6 bike
Kawasaki Z650 RS
BS6
Rs. 7.69 Lakh
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Kawasaki Vulcan S
Vulcan S BS6
Rs. 7.59 Lakh
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    Specifications Overview

    Variant Name
    On Road Price
    8.71 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    8.59 Lakh
    Price Breakup
    User Rating
    4.3
    3.9
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    14 Litres
    Engine Displacement
    649 cc
    649 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
    272
    300
    Front Suspension Preload Adjuster
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    32
    32
    Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    32
    32
    Front Wheel Size
    17
    18
    Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
    check
    check
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
    36
    36
    Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
    36
    36
    Rear Wheel Size
    17
    17
    Wheel Type
    Alloy
    Alloy
    Front Suspension
    TelescopiFork/125mm
    4mtelescopifork/13mm
    Rear Suspension
    Horizontal Back-link with adjustable preload/130mm
    Offset laydown single-shock& linkage equipped& with adjustable preload/80 mm
    Front Tyre Size
    120/70 - ZR17
    120/70 - R18

    Instrumentation

    Riding Modes Switch
    Touch Screen Display
    Fuel level guage
    check
    check
    Gear Indicator
    check
    check
    Tachometer
    Analogue
    Analogue
    Speedometer
    Analogue
    Semi 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
    Tubular& Diamond
    Perimeter& high-tensile steel

    Engine & Transmission

    Gear Shifting Pattern
    1 Down 5 Up
    1 Down 5 Up
    Spark Plugs
    1 Per Cylinder
    1 Per Cylinder
    Engine Capacity
    649 cc
    649 cc
    Engine Type
    Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
    Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
    No. of Cylinders
    2
    2
    No. of valves per cylinder
    4
    4
    Transmission Type
    Manual
    Manual
    Battery Capacity
    -
    0.1032 kwh
    Top Speed
    201 kmph
    186 kmph
    Bore x Stroke
    83 mm x 60 mm
    83 mm x 60 mm
    Charging Socket
    -
    Configuration
    Twin Cylinder
    Twin Cylinder
    Cooling type
    Liquid Cooled
    Liquid Cooled
    Fuelling
    Fuel Injection
    Fuel Injection
    Max Power
    67.31 bhp @ 8000 rpm
    59.94 bhp @ 7500 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
    check
    Under Seat Storage
    GPS & Navigation
    Console Type
    Semi-Digital
    Semi-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
    check
    Turn Signal
    LED
    Halogen Bulb
    ABS - Anti-lock braking system
    check
    check
    Power Modes
    Slipper Clutch
    Wet Multiplate
    Wet Multiplate
    Traction Control System
    check

    Dimensions & Capacity

    Length
    2065 mm
    2310 mm
    Width
    800 mm
    855 mm
    Height
    1115 mm
    1090 mm
    Wheelbase
    1405 mm
    1575 mm
    Ground Clearance
    125 mm
    130 mm
    Fuel Tank Capacity
    12 Litres
    14 Litres
    Engine Oil Capacity
    1.6 Litres
    1.8 Litres
    Body Type
    Cafe Racer
    Cruiser
    Seat Height
    800 mm
    705 mm
    Unladden/Kerb Weight
    192 kg
    235 kg

    Entertainment & Communication

    MID (Multi Info Display)
    check
    check

    Pros & Cons

    Pros
    • Has a decidedly retro look that will impress the old-school bikers
    • Offers great road handling characteristics
    • Priced quite attractively
    • Comfortable riding position
    • Good build quality
    • It is powered by a refined 649cc engine.
    Cons
    • Available only in two colour options
    • Could be expensive to maintain
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    Safety

    Z650 RS comes loaded with Yes ABS - Anti-lock braking system, Radial Tyres, AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, Hazard Warning Switch, Traction Control System, ABS - Anti-lock braking system . Vulcan S has AHO (Automatic Headlight On), Hazard Warning Indicator, Radial Tyres, Hazard Warning Switch, Side Stand Alarm, Pass Light, Pillion Grabrail, ABS - Anti-lock braking system .

    Comfort & Convenience

    Kawasaki Z650 RS has features like Service Reminder Indicator, Low Battery Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Engine Kill Switch, Side Stand Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator and Kawasaki Vulcan S, on the other hand, has Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Oil Indicator, Service Reminder Indicator, Engine Kill Switch, Distance to Empty Indicator.

    Transmission

    Kawasaki Z650 RS comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

    Dimensions

    Kawasaki Z650 RS has a 12 Litres fuel tank with 1115 mm seat height. Kawasaki Vulcan S has 1090 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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    Kawasaki Z650 RS and Kawasaki Vulcan S Owner Reviews

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      • DB
        Dhara Babu
        3 Year ago
        4.2
        The sales and service centers needs to be expanded for an ease of the customer.
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      • DP
        Dhaval Patel
        3 Year ago
        3.6
        This bike is amazing which looks like Stunning design and Easy to ride in city traffi.
        Likes (1)
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      • N
        Negi
        3 Year ago
        4.6
        Its elegant appearance and silent motor make it the ideal bike for travellers.
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      • N
        Negi
        3 Year ago
        4.2
        Kawasaki Z650RS comes with Dual Channel ABS and has a fuel tank capacity of 12L. The seats are very comfortable to drive but I thinks looks and pretty average. Doesn't really Shout "wow" at the first glance.
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      • AK
        Aman Khanna
        3 Year ago
        4.0
        Negative point is ground clearance, rest features are good and Affordable price for everyone.
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