Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Triumph Street Triple R

BikeWale brings you comparison of Kawasaki Vulcan S and Triumph Street Triple R. The ex-showroom price of Kawasaki Vulcan S is ₹ 5,94,000 and Triumph Street Triple R is ₹ 8,84,000. Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 colour and 1 variant and Triumph Street Triple R is available in 2 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 Street Triple R.

Vulcan S vs Street Triple R Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Vulcan S	Street Triple R
Price	₹ 5,94,000	₹ 8,84,000
Capacity	649 cc	765 cc
Power	59.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm	116.4 bhp @ 12000 rpm
Economy	--	--

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Vulcan S

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 5,94,000
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Street Triple R

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₹ 8,84,000
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Vulcan S
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Street Triple R
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	59.9 bhp @ 7,500 rpm	116.4 bhp @ 12,000 rpm
Max Torque	62.4 Nm @ 6,600 rpm	79 Nm @ 9,350 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	649	765
Cylinders	2	3
Bore (mm)	83	77.99
Stroke (mm)	60	53.38
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	10.8 : 1	12.5:1
Ignition	Digital	Digital CDI
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	--	--
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc	Slip and Assist Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	14	17.4
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


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	300	310
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	250	220
Calliper Type	Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston Calliper	Front- 4 Piston, Rear- Single Piston Calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	17	17
Front Tyre Size	120/70R18M/C 59H	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre Size	160/60R17M/C 69H	180/55 ZR17
Tyre Type	Tubeless	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	Yes	Yes
Wheel Type	Alloy	Alloy
Front Suspension	ø41 mm telescopic fork/130 mm	Showa 41 mm upside down separate function big piston forks (SF-BPF)
Rear Suspension	Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload/80 mm	Showa piggyback reservoir monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	235	--
Overall Length (mm)	2,310	--
Overall Width (mm)	855	775
Overall Height (mm)	1,090	1,065
Wheelbase (mm)	1,575	1,405
Ground Clearance (mm)	130	--
Seat Height (mm)	705	825
Chassis Type	Perimeter, high-tensile steel	Front - Aluminium beam twin spar. Rear - 2 piece high pressure die cast

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No
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	Switchable ABS
USB charging port	--	No
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	--	Yes
Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Digital	Analogue
Stand Alarm	No	No
Stepped Seat	Yes	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	2	2
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	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	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	--
Battery	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	Ergo fit, Gear Position Indicator	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Offers a comfortable riding position
- Has a refined 649cc engine
- Gets good built quality
- 115bhp motor is punchy, refined
- Fun to ride
- Priced quite well
Could be better
- The rear suspension is stiff
- Could get a better instrument cluster
- Weight is on the heavier side
- Limited service reach
- Available only in two colours
- Misses out on adjustable suspension

Colors


Available Colours	Metallic Flat Raw Graystone	Sapphire Black Matt Silver Ice

Reviews


Overall rating	5.0(3 ratings) 1 reviews	4.9(11 ratings) 1 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	5
Reliability	4	3
Performance	4	5
Service Experience	4	3
Maintenance cost	4	3
Extra Features	4	4

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Triumph Street Triple R : First Ride Review

16 September 2020

Abhishek Nigam

The Triumph Street Triple R replaces the Street Triple S as the entry level model in the Street Triple range. We test the motorcycle for a first ride review.