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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Do you want to find out which bike is the best, Kawasaki Vulcan S or Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650? 91Wheels brings you a detailed comparison between Vulcan S and Super Meteor 650. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs.8.13 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Vulcan S STD and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Price starts at Rs.4.03 Lakh (ex-showroom) for Astral. Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2 cylinder, 649 cc Engine can generate 60.61 bhp @ 7500 rpm power whereas Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is a 2 cylinder, 648 cc Engine can generate 46.3 bhp @ 7250 rpm power. In terms of mileage, Vulcan S provides a mileage of 16 Kmpl kmpl (base model), and Super Meteor 650 has a range of N/Akm/charge (base model). Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colours & 2 variants whereas Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is available in 2 colours & 3 variants.

Vulcan S vs Super Meteor 650

Key HighlightsKawasaki Vulcan SRoyal Enfield Super Meteor 650
PriceRs.8.13 LakhRs.4.03 Lakh
Engine Capacity649 cc648 cc
Power60.61 bhp @ 7500 rpm46.3 bhp @ 7250 rpm
Mileage/Range20.58 kmplN/A km/charge
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Kawasaki Vulcan S Vulcan S STD bike
Vulcan S STD
Rs. 8.13 Lakh
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Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Astral bike
Astral
Rs. 4.03 Lakh
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Specifications Overview

Variant Name
On Road Price
9.17 Lakh
Price Breakup
4.54 Lakh
Price Breakup
User Rating
3.9
4.4
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
15.7 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
41
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32
41
Front Wheel Size
R18
R19
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster
check
check
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
36
41
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36
36
Rear Wheel Size
R17
R16
Wheel Type
Alloy
Alloy
Front Suspension
Telescopic fork
Pside?down Telescopic Fork
Rear Suspension
Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload
Twin shocks with 101?mm travel, preload adjustable
Front Tyre Size
120/70 R18
100/90 R19

Instrumentation

Riding Modes Switch
Touch Screen Display
Fuel level guage
Digital
Digital
Gear Indicator
check
check
Tachometer
Analogue
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
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
150 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
Fuel Injection
Max Power
60.61 bhp @ 7500 rpm
46.3 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
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
Side Stand Alarm
check
check
Pass Light
check
check
Pillion Grabrail
check
Turn Signal
Halogen Bulb
Halogen Bulb
ABS - Anti-lock braking system
check
check
Power Modes
-
Slipper Clutch
Traction Control System

Dimensions & Capacity

Length
2310 mm
2260 mm
Width
855 mm
890 mm
Height
1090 mm
1155 mm
Wheelbase
1575 mm
1500 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
135 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 Litres
15.7 Litres
Engine Oil Capacity
1.8 Litres
-
Body Type
Cruiser
Cruiser
Seat Height
705 mm
740 mm
Unladden/Kerb Weight
235 kg
241 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.
  • Good alternative to other expensive cruisers
  • Will look better / premium than the current 650cc bikes
  • Will use the smooth & punchy 650cc from Interceptor
Cons
  • Lights look very similar to Meteor 350
  • No signs of LED illumination for headlamps and tail lamp cluster
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Detailed Comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Safety

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

Comfort & Convenience

Kawasaki Vulcan S has features like Low Battery Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Distance to Empty Indicator, Engine Kill Switch and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, on the other hand, has Service Reminder Indicator, Low Oil Indicator, Pillion Footrest, Low Battery Indicator, GPS & Navigation, Engine Kill Switch, USB Charger Port, Side Stand Indicator.

Transmission

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

Dimensions

Kawasaki Vulcan S has a 14 Litres fuel tank with 1090 mm seat height. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 has 1155 mm seat height and 15.7 Litres fuel tank capacity.

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Kawasaki Vulcan S and Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Owner Reviews

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  • Super Meteor 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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      Reply
    • 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)
      Reply
    • 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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      Reply
    • 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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