Kawasaki KLX 450R vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki KLX 450R and Kawasaki Vulcan S. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki KLX 450R is ₹ 8,49,405 and Kawasaki Vulcan S is ₹ 7,10,000. Kawasaki KLX 450R is available in 1 colour and Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 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 Kawasaki KLX 450R and Kawasaki Vulcan S.

Kawasaki KLX 450R vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	KLX 450R	Vulcan S
Price	₹ 8,49,405	₹ 7,10,000
Capacity	449 cc	649 cc
Power	--	59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Kawasaki

KLX 450R

Standard

₹ 8,49,405

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Kawasaki

Vulcan S

Standard

₹ 7,10,000

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KLX 450R

Standard

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Vulcan S

Standard

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Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement (cc)	449	649
Max Power	--	59.94 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	--	62.4 Nm @ 6,600 rpm
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl)	--	--
Riding Range (Km)	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	186
Riding Modes	--
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Gear Shifting Pattern	--	1 Down 5 Up
Cylinders	1	2
Bore (mm)	96	83
Stroke (mm)	62.1	60
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	12.0:1	10.8 : 1
Ignition	--	CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Clutch	--	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	--	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	8	14
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	2.1
Emission Standard	BS4	BS6 Phase 2
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension	48 mm inverted AOS type telescopic fork with 22-way compression	ø41 mm telescopic fork/130 mm
Rear Suspension	Uni-Trak with 22-way low-speed, 2 turns or more high speed compression damping	Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload/80 mm
Braking System	Standard	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	250	300
Caliper - Front	--	2 Piston
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	250
Caliper - Rear	--	1 Piston
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Wheel Size (inch)	21	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	80/100-21M/C 51P	120/70 - R18
Rear Tyre Size	120/90-18M/C 65P	160/60 - R17
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	--	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	--	36

Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight (kg)	126	235
Seat Height (mm)	935	705
Ground Clearance (mm)	315	130
Overall Length (mm)	2,175	2,310
Overall Width (mm)	820	855
Overall Height (mm)	1,250	1,090
Wheelbase (mm)	1,480	1,575
Chassis Type	Perimeter, Aluminium	Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Manufacturer Warranty
Standard Warranty (Year) -- 2
Standard Warranty (Km) -- 30000
Service & Maintenance Schedule
Free Services
NA 0 Free Services (24000 Kms)

Features

Instrument Cluster

Touch Screen Display	--
Instrument Console	--	Semi-Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Speedometer	Digital	Semi Digital
Fuel Guage
Digital Fuel Guage
Hazard Warning Indicator	--
Average Speed Indicator	--
OTA Updates	--	Not Available
Call/SMS Alerts	--
Geo Fencing	--
Distance to Empty Indicator	--
Tachometer	Not Present	Analogue
Stand Alarm
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Gear Indicator	--
Low Fuel Indicator
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Clock
Service Reminder Indicator	--
Battery	--	Maintenance Free

Storage
Front Storage Box --
Under Seat Storage --
Mobile App Connectivity
Mobile App Connectivity
--
Light System
DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)
--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)
--
Shift Light
Headlight Type
-- Halogen Bulb
Brake/Tail Light
-- LED
Turn Signal
-- Halogen Bulb
Pass Light
GPS & Charging
GPS & Navigation
--
USB Charging Port
--
Switchgear
Riding Modes Switch --
Traction Control --
Cruise Control -- Not Available
Hazard Warning Switch --
Start Type
Electric Start Electric Start
Killswitch
Pillion Comfort
Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest
Additional Features
Front Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster --
Additional Features -- LCD Instrument Cluster

Colours

Lime Green

Metallic Matte Carbon Gray

User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.4/5

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Kawasaki KLX 450R Comparison with Similar Bikes

DRLs (Daytime Running Lights)	--
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--
Shift Light
Headlight Type	--	Halogen Bulb
Brake/Tail Light	--	LED
Turn Signal	--	Halogen Bulb
Pass Light

Riding Modes Switch	--
Traction Control	--
Cruise Control	--	Not Available
Hazard Warning Switch	--
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Killswitch

Stepped Seat
Pillion Backrest
Pillion Grabrail
Pillion Seat
Pillion Footrest

Front Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster	--
Additional Features	--	LCD Instrument Cluster

Standard Warranty (Year)	--	2
Standard Warranty (Km)	--	30000

Front Storage Box	--
Under Seat Storage	--

GPS & Navigation	--
USB Charging Port	--

Kawasaki KLX 450R vs Kawasaki Vulcan S