Which bike is better Bajaj Avenger Street 160 or Kawasaki Vulcan S?

According to our average user rating, Bajaj Avenger Street 160 has a score of 4.4/5 while Kawasaki Vulcan S is rated 4.3/5.

Which bike among Bajaj Avenger Street 160 and Kawasaki Vulcan S is cheaper?

Bajaj Avenger Street 160 is the cheapest among these bikes.

Which bike is heavier Bajaj Avenger Street 160 or Kawasaki Vulcan S?

Kawasaki Vulcan S is heavier (235 kg) than Bajaj Avenger Street 160 (156 kg).

Bajaj Avenger Street 160 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

BikeWale brings you comparison of Bajaj Avenger Street 160 and Kawasaki Vulcan S. The ex-showroom price of Bajaj Avenger Street 160 is ₹ 1,08,428 and Kawasaki Vulcan S is ₹ 6,34,173. Bajaj Avenger Street 160 is available in 2 colours and 1 variant and Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 0 colour and 1 variant. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Bajaj Avenger Street 160 and Kawasaki Vulcan S.

Avenger Street 160 vs Vulcan S Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Avenger Street 160	Vulcan S
Price	₹ 1,08,428	₹ 6,34,173
Capacity	160 cc	649 cc
Power	14.79 bhp @ 8500 rpm	59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	45 kmpl	--

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Bajaj
Avenger Street 160

Version
BS VI

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 1,08,428

On-road price
Kawasaki
Vulcan S

Version
Standard

Avg. Ex-showroom
₹ 6,34,173

On-road price
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Avenger Street 160
BS VI

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Vulcan S
Standard

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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	14.79 bhp @ 8,500 rpm	59.94 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	13.7 Nm @ 7,000 rpm	62.4 Nm @ 6,600 rpm
Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country.	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	160	649
Cylinders	1	2
Bore (mm)	58	83
Stroke (mm)	60.7	60
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	9.8 +/- 0.3 : 1	10.8 : 1
Ignition	DTS-i	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern	1 Down 4 Up	1 Down 5 Up
Clutch	Wet Multiplate	Wet Multi-Disc
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13	14
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres) These are estimated figures	3.8	2.1
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	585	--
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	45	--
Top Speed (Kmph) These are estimated figures	105	186

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	280	300
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	130	250
Calliper Type	Dual Piston	Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	17	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	15	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 17	120/70R18M/C 59H
Rear Tyre Size	130/90 - 15	160/60R17M/C 69H
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	21	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	25	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	21	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	25	36
Front Suspension	Telescopic with double anti friction bush	ø41 mm telescopic fork/130 mm
Rear Suspension	5 step adjustable Twin shock absorber	Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload/80 mm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	156	235
Overall Length (mm)	2,210	2,310
Overall Width (mm)	806	855
Overall Height (mm)	1,070	1,090
Wheelbase (mm)	1,490	1,575
Ground Clearance (mm)	169	130
Seat Height (mm)	737	705
Chassis Type	Tubular Double Cradle	Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Manufacturer Warranty


Standard Warranty (Year) (Year)	5	2
Standard Warranty (Kilometers) Standard Warranty (Kilometers)	75000 Kilometers	30000 Kilometers

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
USB charging port	No	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	No	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	No
Stepped Seat	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	No	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	Yes	No
Pillion Grabrail	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	Yes	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	Yes	Yes
Battery	12V, 4Ah VRLA	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	Halogen	Bulb and Reflector
Brake/Tail Light	LED Taillamp	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	LED Drl's	Gear Position Indicator

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Comfortable riding position
- Engine has good mid-range
- Easily manageable due to light weight
- Offers a comfortable riding position
- Has a refined 649cc engine
- Gets good build quality
Could be better
- Bumpy ride quality
- Vibey at higher revs
- Large turning radius
- The rear suspension is stiff
- Could get a better instrument cluster
- Weight is on the heavier side

Colors


Available Colours	Spicy Red Ebony Black

Reviews


Overall rating	4.4(245 ratings) 92 reviews	4.3(3 ratings) 2 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4.6	5.0
Reliability	4.1	3.7
Performance	4.0	5.0
Service Experience	3.9	4.0
Maintenance cost	4.2	3.0
Extra Features	4.3	4.3

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