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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 or Kawasaki Vulcan S? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Interceptor 650 and Vulcan S. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Price starts at Rs.3.03 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Orange Crush& Canyon Red and Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.7.10 Lakh (ex-showroom) for ABS BS6. Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 47.65 PS @ 7150 rpm power whereas Kawasaki Vulcan S is a 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Interceptor 650 provides a mileage of 25 kmpl (base model), and Vulcan S has a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model). Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is available in 7 colours & 4 variants whereas Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants.

Interceptor 650 vs Vulcan S

Key HighlightsRoyal Enfield Interceptor 650Kawasaki Vulcan S
PriceRs.3.03 LakhRs.7.10 Lakh
Engine Capacity648 cc649 cc
Power47.65 PS @ 7150 rpm59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Mileage/Range25 kmpl20.58 kmpl
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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Orange Crush& Canyon Red bike
Orange Crush& Canyon Red
Rs. 3.03 Lakh
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Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS BS6 bike
ABS BS6
Rs. 7.10 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Interceptor 650 specificationsVulcan S specifications
Variant Name
On Road Price
3.41 Lakh
8.04 Lakh
User Rating
4.0
3.9
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Displacement
648 cc
649 cc
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Brakes, Suspension & Tyres

Interceptor 650 Brakes, Suspension & TyresVulcan S Brakes, Suspension & Tyres
Rear Wheel Size
-
17
Wheel Type
Spoke Wheels
Alloy
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
-
1
Front Wheel Size
-
18
Calliper Type
-
Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Braking System
-
Dual Channel ABS
Front Suspension
41 mm front fork& 110 mm travel
ø41 mm telescopic fork/130 mm
Rear Suspension
Twin coil-over shocks& 88 mm travel
Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload/80 mm
Front Tyre Size
100/90 R18
120/70 - R18
Rear Tyre Size
130/70 R18
160/60 - R17
Front Type
Disc
Disc
Rear Disc/Drum Size
240 mm
250 mm
Rear Type
Disc
Disc
Tubeless Tyres
-
checkYes
Tyre Size Spare
No
-

Instrumentation

Interceptor 650 InstrumentationVulcan S Instrumentation
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Tachometer
Analogue
Analogue
Speedometer
Analogue
Semi Digital
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Infotainment & Communication

Interceptor 650 Infotainment & CommunicationVulcan S Infotainment & Communication
Basic Warranty
3 Years/40000km
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Body & Suspension

Interceptor 650 Body & SuspensionVulcan S Body & Suspension
Colors
Images
Frame Type
Steel Tubular&Double cradle frame
Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Engine & Transmission

Interceptor 650 Engine & TransmissionVulcan S Engine & Transmission
Engine Capacity
648 cc
649 cc
Engine Type
Parallel twin& 4-stroke& single overhead cam& air/oil-cooled
Liquid-cooled& 4-stroke Parallel Twin
No. of Cylinders
2
2
No. of valves per cylinder
4
4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Battery Capacity
0.144 kwh
0.1032 kwh
Top Speed
170 kmph
186 kmph
Max Torque
52 Nm @ 5250 rpm
62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm
Max Power
47.65 PS @ 7150 rpm
59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Fuelling
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Cooling type
Air-oil cooled
Liquid Cooled
Configuration
Twin Cylinder
in-line
Charging Socket
No
No
Bore x Stroke
78mm x 67.8 mm
83.0 x 60.0 mm
Mileage (Claimed)
25 kmpl
20.58 kmpl

Comfort & Convenience

Interceptor 650 Comfort & ConvenienceVulcan S Comfort & Convenience
Riding Modes
-
No
Low Battery Indicator
-
1
Pillion Footrest
-
1
Under Seat Storage
-
No
Distance to Empty Indicator
No
checkYes
Luggage Space
8.5 ltr
No
Handle Type
Clip On
Single bar
Engine Kill Switch
checkYes
No
Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Semi-Digital
Seat Style
Single Seat
Flat
Shutter Lock
-
No
Side Stand Indicator
-
checkYes
Start Type
Electric Start
Electric Start

Safety

Interceptor 650 SafetyVulcan S Safety
Radial Tyres
-
1
Hazard Warning Switch
-
1
Hazard Warning Indicator
-
1
Brake Assist
No
No
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
Dual Channel
Dual Channel ABS
Power Modes
No
No
Slipper Clutch
checkYes
No
Traction Control System
No
No

Dimensions & Capacity

Interceptor 650 Dimensions & CapacityVulcan S Dimensions & Capacity
Length
2122 mm
2310 mm
Width
789 mm
855 mm
Height
1165 mm
1090 mm
Wheelbase
1400 mm
1575 mm
Ground Clearance
174 mm
130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 Litres
14 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
3.1 Litres
1.8 Litres
Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Unladden/Kerb Weight
202 kg
235 kg
Seat Height
804 mm
705 mm

Entertainment & Communication

Interceptor 650 Entertainment & CommunicationVulcan S Entertainment & Communication
MID (Multi Info Display)
No
checkYes

Pros & Cons

Interceptor 650 Pros & ConsVulcan S Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Powerfull engine
  • Good build quality.
  • Great quality circular head lamps
  • Comfortable riding position
  • Good build quality
  • It is powered by a refined 649cc engine.
Cons
  • Not very comfortable.
  • Quite heavy in terms of weight.
  • The footpeg is not placed for comfortable use .
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Detailed Comparison of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Kawasaki Vulcan S

Comfort & Convenience

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has features like Engine Kill Switch and Kawasaki Vulcan S, on the other hand, has Distance to Empty Indicator, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission and Vulcan S comes with 6 Speed Manual transmission.

Dimensions

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 has a 13.7 Litres fuel tank with 1165 mm seat height. Kawasaki Vulcan S has 1090 mm seat height and 14 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Kawasaki Vulcan S Owner Reviews

  • Interceptor 650 Review
  • Vulcan S Review
    • S
      Shyam
      7 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
      4.2
      Sometimes it's hard to handle but features are nice
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    • Pt
      Pruthvi thorat
      7 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
      3.8
      Very gud seating position and most attractive is power ...
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    • SD
      Samar Das
      9 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
      2.6
      Good bike but mileage is very bad and also weight is 220 kg.
      Likes (5)
    • MR
      Mullapudi Rahul
      10 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
      3.0
      Not a good bike for short people and not easy to drive in traffic.
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    • RR
      Rohit Roychowdhury
      11 Month ago
      Review for Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
      4.6
      It's a good bike but you'll see the drawbacks in city riding.
      Likes (4)
    • PB
      Prasun Banerjee
      1 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Vulcan S
      4.2
      It’s good staffs But maintenance charges & spare parts are very expensive
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    • NG
      Nitin Garg
      1 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Vulcan S
      4.2
      Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
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    • JM
      Jaisingh Mantri
      1 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Vulcan S
      3.8
      The ideal bike for those looking to transition from cruisers to sports/adventure bikes.
      Likes (1)
    • AG
      Ankush Garg
      1 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Vulcan S
      4.2
      Long rides are incredibly relaxing, causing little stress to the shoulders or the back.
      Like
    • ND
      Nirav Dave
      1 Year ago
      Review for Kawasaki Vulcan S
      4.2
      Due to the catcon's 130mm ground clearance, it touches some steep speed breaks.
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    Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Kawasaki Vulcan S FAQs

    What is the on-road price of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650?
    The on-road price of Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 is Rs. 3.41 Lakh in New Delhi.
    What is the on-road price of Kawasaki Vulcan S?
    The on-road price of Kawasaki Vulcan S is Rs. 8.04 Lakh in New Delhi.