Kawasaki Vulcan S

Prices, variants, colours and specifications, from published sources.

Kawasaki Vulcan S — the numbers

Price

₹8,15,000

Ex-showroom, pooled across the market

On-road, by city

Delhi
₹9,19,000
Mumbai
₹10,17,000
Bangalore
₹10,01,000
Hyderabad
₹10,00,000
Chennai
₹10,36,000
Pune
₹10,16,000
Kolkata
₹9,35,000
Lucknow
₹9,35,000

On-road, as published for each city — road tax, insurance and registration included. Rounded to the nearest thousand. Your dealer's quote will still differ.

The detail

Safety(9)
Antilock Braking SystemDual Channel ABS
Brake/Tail LightLED
Front BrakesDisc
Rear BrakesDisc
Calliper TypeFront - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston
Front Brake Size300 mm
Rear Brake Size250 mm
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)Dual channel
Hazard lightsYes
Features(24)
Wheel TypeAlloy
BatteryMaintenance Free
ClockYes
Daytime Running LightsYes
Digital Fuel GuageYes
Electric StartYes
Engine-kill switchYes
Headlamp TypeHalogen Bulb
Headlight Bulb TypeHalogen Bulb
Low Battery IndicatorYes
Low Oil IndicatorYes
No. of Tripmeters2
OdometerYes
Pass-light switchYes
Pillion FootrestYes
Pillion GrabrailYes
Pillion SeatYes
Shift LightYes
Start TypeElectric Start
Stepped SeatYes
TripmeterYes
Turn SignalYes
Average Fuel ConsumptionYes
Engine/Motor temperature gaugeYes
Specifications(33)
Fuel Type/ PropulsionPetrol
Engine Displacement649 cc
Valvetrain4 Valves/Cyl
CoolingLiquid Cooled
Engine Type2 cylinder
Max Engine Power59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Max Engine Torque62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm
Bore83 mm
Stroke60 mm
Spark Plugs1 Per Cylinder
Number of Gears6
Transmission TypeManual
ClutchWet Multiplate
Fuel Tank Size14 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity2.1 L
Top Speed186 kph
Chassis typePerimeter, High-tensile steel
Front Suspension Typeø41 mm telescopic fork/130 mm
Rear Suspension TypeOffset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload/80 mm
Rear Suspension AdjustabilityYes
Wheel ConstructionAlloy
Tyre typeTubeless
Front Tyre Size120/70 - R18
Rear Tyre Size160/60 - R17
Front Wheel Size18 inch
Rear Wheel Size17 inch
Length2310 mm
Width855 mm
Height1090 mm
Wheelbase1575 mm
Seat height705 mm
Ground Clearance130 mm
Kerb Weight235 kg

Not available: Traction control · Cruise Control · Navigation · Pillion Backrest · Stand Alarm · USB Charging Port · Average Speed · Touchscreen

Efficiency by fuel: 23 KM/L · 24.37 kmpl

Variants (1)

  • Standard

Colours (2)

  • Metallic Flat Spark Black
  • Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray

TT Score

7/10

The Kawasaki Vulcan S makes a strong case as a relatively efficient 649cc cruiser, but its ₹8.13-8.23 lakh ex-showroom price and roughly ₹9.19-10.36 lakh published on-road cost make it a considered purchase for Indian buyers.

Value for money7
Running cost8
Everyday practicality7
Ownership record7
Safety kit5

Who it suits

  • Long-distance cruiser rider — The 649cc engine produces 60 bhp and 62.40 Nm, giving this cruiser substantial performance headroom for highway use.
  • Shorter riders — The 705 mm seat height is notably accessible for a large 649cc motorcycle.
  • Fuel-conscious big-bike buyer — The claimed 23 km/L efficiency is strong for a 649cc petrol motorcycle.
  • Premium cruiser buyer — The 14-litre tank, 6-speed gearbox and 235 kg kerb weight suit buyers prioritising a substantial cruiser format.

Worth knowing

  • · At 235 kg, it is a heavy motorcycle for everyday Indian city use, despite its low 705 mm seat height.
  • · Published on-road prices range from ₹9.19 lakh in Delhi to ₹10.36 lakh in Chennai, so the purchase cost varies significantly by city.
  • · The pooled owner rating is 3.5/5 from 356 ratings, giving ownership a middling rather than standout score.

Turbo Truth's own rating, weighed up from the published prices, specifications and owner ratings on this page — for an Indian buyer, against others in the same segment. It is not a road test: we have not ridden or driven this vehicle.

What owners rate it

3.5/5pooled from 356 owner ratings

Compiled by Turbo Truth from publicly available figures on 14 Sept 2026. Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice; confirm at the dealership before you buy.

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