Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and Kawasaki Vulcan S. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is ₹ 2,85,680 and Kawasaki Vulcan S is ₹ 5,94,000. Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 is available in 2 colours and 3 variants 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 Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 and Kawasaki Vulcan S.

Continental GT 650 vs Vulcan S Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Continental GT 650	Vulcan S
Price	₹ 2,85,680	₹ 5,94,000
Capacity	648 cc	649 cc
Power	47 bhp @ 7250 rpm	59.9 bhp @ 7500 rpm
Economy	26 kmpl	--

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Royal Enfield
Continental GT 650

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 2,85,680
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Vulcan S

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₹ 5,94,000
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Continental GT 650
Standard - BS VI
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Vulcan S
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	47 bhp @ 7,250 rpm	59.9 bhp @ 7,500 rpm
Max Torque	52 Nm @ 5,250 rpm	62.4 Nm @ 6,600 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	648	649
Cylinders	2	2
Bore (mm)	78	83
Stroke (mm)	67.8	60
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Compression Ratio	9.5:1	10.8 : 1
Ignition	Digital Spark Ignition - TCI	Digital
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	1	--
Cooling System	Air/Oil Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Slipper Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc
Fuel Delivery System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	12.5	14
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	1.5	--
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	312	--
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.	25	--
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	320	300
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	250
Calliper Type	Floating	Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston Calliper
Front Wheel Size (inch)	18	18
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17
Front Tyre Size	100/90- 18"M/C56H	120/70R18M/C 59H
Rear Tyre Size	130/70- 18"M/C63H	160/60R17M/C 69H
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	Yes
Wheel Type	Spoke	Alloy
Front Suspension	41mm dia front fork, 110mm travel	ø41 mm telescopic fork/130 mm
Rear Suspension	Twin, Coil-over Shocks, 88mm travel	Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload/80 mm

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	198	235
Overall Length (mm)	2,122	2,310
Overall Width (mm)	744	855
Overall Height (mm)	1,024	1,090
Wheelbase (mm)	1,398	1,575
Ground Clearance (mm)	174	130
Seat Height (mm)	793	705
Chassis Type	Steel Tubular, Double Cradle Frame	Perimeter, high-tensile steel

features


Odometer	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	No	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	Dual Channel ABS
USB charging port	No	--
Front storage box	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	--
Speedometer	Analogue	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	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes
Pillion Backrest	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	No	Yes
Pillion Seat	No	Yes
Pillion Footrest	No	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	Yes	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	Yes
Killswitch	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	12V DC
Battery	12V, 12AH VRLA	Maintenance Free
Headlight Type	Halogen Bulb Type	--
Headlight Bulb Type	55/60w, H4	--
Brake/Tail Light	P21/5W Halogen Bulb	LED Tail Lamp
Turn Signal	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	Ergo fit, Gear Position Indicator

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- The Parallel-Twin engine is quite refined
- Brakes work really well
- Good build quality
- Offers a comfortable riding position
- Has a refined 649cc engine
- Gets good built quality
Could be better
- Weight is on the heavier side
- Boring looking instrument cluster
- Sitting position isn't very comfortable
- The rear suspension is stiff
- Could get a better instrument cluster
- Weight is on the heavier side

Colors


Available Colours	Black Magic Ventura Blue	Metallic Flat Raw Graystone

Reviews


Overall rating	4.7(191 ratings) 62 reviews	5.0(3 ratings) 1 reviews

Performance Parameters


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

Reviews

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The bike with power of pulling eye balls

First of all am a proud royal Enfield continental GT owner. Bike superior. Gives a ve

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Superb bike that's . I ride must long distance n don't tired. Ever best millage. I tr

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