Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Triumph Bonneville T100

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Triumph Bonneville T100. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Vulcan S is ₹ 6,04,000 and Triumph Bonneville T100 is ₹ 9,29,000. Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Triumph Bonneville T100 is available in 3 colours 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 Vulcan S and Triumph Bonneville T100.

Vulcan S vs Bonneville T100 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Vulcan S	Bonneville T100
Price	₹ 6,04,000	₹ 9,29,000
Capacity	649 cc	900 cc
Power	59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm	64.1 bhp @ 7400 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Vulcan S

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 6,04,000
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Bonneville T100

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₹ 9,29,000
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Vulcan S
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Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	59.94 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	64.1 bhp @ 7,400 rpm
Max Torque	62.4 Nm @ 6,600 rpm	80 Nm @ 3,750 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	649	900
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	83	84.6
Stroke (mm)	60	80
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.8 : 1	11.0:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	1
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	5 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc	Wet Multiplate
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	14.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--
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	--	--
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.	--	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

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	Dual Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	250	255
Calliper Type	Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston Calliper	Front- 2 Piston, Rear-2 Piston Calliper
Wheel Type	Alloy	Spoke
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70R18M/C 59H	100/90-18
Rear Tyre Size	160/60R17M/C 69H	150/70-R17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	32	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) (psi)	36	36
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	32	32
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) (psi)	36	36
Front Suspension	ø41 mm telescopic fork/130 mm	Ø41mm cartridge forks
Rear Suspension	Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload/80 mm	Twin RSU’s, with pre-load adjustment

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	235	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,310	--
Overall Width (mm)	855	780
Overall Height (mm)	1,090	1,100
Wheelbase (mm)	1,575	1,450
Ground Clearance (mm)	130	--
Seat Height (mm)	705	790
Chassis Type	Perimeter, high-tensile steel	Tubular steel, twin cradle frame

features


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

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Offers a comfortable riding position
- Has a refined 649cc engine
- Gets good built quality
- Has a smooth parallel-twin engine
- Offers good low-end torque
- Quite easy to handle in city
Could be better
- The rear suspension is stiff
- Could get a better instrument cluster
- Weight is on the heavier side
- Could do with a better suspension setup
- Has slight vibrations