Name: Kawasaki Vulcan S [2020-2021]
Brand: Kawasaki
SKU: 1440
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

Kawasaki Vulcan S [2020-2021]

Kawasaki Vulcan S Summary

Vulcan S [2020-2021] key highlights
Engine Capacity	649 cc
Transmission	6 Speed Manual
Kerb Weight	235 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 litres
Seat Height	705 mm
Max Power	59.94 bhp

About Vulcan S

The Vulcan S is Kawasaki’s middleweight cruiser offering in the Indian market. The bike sports a modern cruiser design language sporting a muscular styling with a low-slung profile, a laidback riding position, blacked out components and a short exhaust. It also gets a dual-tone, teardrop shaped fuel-tank and inverted triangle headlamp to set it apart. The instrument cluster is similar to the previous generation Ninja 650, and comprises of an analogue tachometer and a digital display.

In the BS6 avatar, the Kawasaki Vulcan S continues to be powered by a liquid-cooled, 650cc parallel-twin engine that produces 59.1bhp at 7,500rpm and 62.4Nm of torque at 6,600rpm. It is mated to a six-speed gearbox that transfers power to the rear wheel via a chain drive. It rides on an 18-inch front alloy wheel with telescopic forks and a 17-inch rear alloy wheel with an offset monoshock. Braking power comes from a single 300mm disc up front and a 250mm disc at the rear with ABS offered as standard.

The Vulcan S tips the scale at 235kg (kerb) and has a fuel tank capacity of 14 litres. Kawasaki offers the bike with ‘Ergo-Fit’; a three-level adjustment for the seat, handlebar and foot pegs, making it suitable for riders of different heights.

Besides the changes in its engine, the BS6 update has brought along a new Metallic Flat Raw Graystone colour option for the Kawasaki Vulcan S. As for its competition, the motorcycle locks horns with the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 and Harley-Davidson Street 750 in India.

BikeWale's Take

The Vulcan S is Kawasaki’s only cruiser offering in the Indian market. It offers a comfortable riding position thanks to the forward set footrests and slightly sweptback handlebars. Moreover, it also gets a refined 649cc engine and good built quality to match. On the other hand, it could do better with an updated instrument cluster and pliant rear suspension.

Vulcan S Specifications & Features

Specifications

Power & Performance

Displacement Engine displacement is the measure of the cylinder volume swept by the pistons of an internal combustion engine. It indicates the engine size. 649 cc

Max Power 59.94 bhp @ 7,500 rpm

Max Torque 62.4 Nm @ 6,600 rpm

Stroke Stroke indicates the number of engine cycles during which a piston travels from top to bottom. 60 mm

Valves Per Cylinder Valves per cylinder indicate the intake (fuel) and outlet (exhaust of combustion gases) of an engine. 4

Compression Ratio A compression ratio suggests the degree to which the fuel mixture is compressed before ignition. 10.8 : 1

Mileage - ARAI ARAI certified fuel economy that has been tested under controlled conditions. --

Mileage - Owner Reported This is the fuel economy registered by Bikewale followers. --

Riding Range The total range that a vehicle can travel on a full tank of fuel. --

Top Speed The maximum speed that a vehicle can achieve. --

Transmission 6 Speed Manual

Transmission Type The transmission type will tell the kind of transmission a two-wheeler has. Chain Drive

Gear Shifting Pattern Gear Shifting Pattern 1 Down 5 Up

Cylinders The number of cylinders that an engine features. Most two-wheelers sold in the Indian market feature a single-cylinder. 2

Bore Bore is the diameter of each cylinder. 83 mm

Ignition Ignition indicates to the type of starting system that a vehicle uses. --

Spark Plugs A spark plug is a device for firing the explosive mixture. --

Cooling System The cooling system suggests the cooling mechanism that a motor uses. The types include air, oil, or liquid. Liquid Cooled

Clutch The clutch disengages or engages the engine from the transmission. --

Fuel Delivery System --

Fuel Tank Capacity The capacity of a vehicle to store fuel. 14 litres

Reserve Fuel Capacity Reserve fuel is part of the main tank that is used when a vehicle is running low on petrol/diesel. --

Emission Standard Emission standards indicate the output from the exhaust that is permissible in a country. BS6

Fuel Type Fuel Type is the type of fuel that an engine uses to operate. The different types include petrol, diesel, electric, and ethanol among others. Petrol

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Brakes, Wheels & Suspension

Front Suspension Front suspension usually includes telescopic forks. ø41 mm telescopic fork/130 mm

Rear Suspension Rear suspension setup mostly uses a rear mono-shock. Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload/80 mm

Braking System Braking system is used to reduce the speed of the vehicle or bring it to a standstill. Dual Channel ABS

Rear Wheel Size Rear wheel size indicates the diameter of the rear wheel. 17 inch

Front Tyre Size Front tyre size indicate the profile of the front tyre. 120/70R18M/C 59H

Rear Tyre Size Rear tyre size indicates the profile of the rear tyre. 160/60R17M/C 69H

Front Brake Size Front brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 300 mm

Front Brake Type Most vehicles feature a disc brake at the front although some commuter segment products come with a drum setup. Disc

Rear Brake Size Rear brake size indicates the size of the disc or drum setup at the front wheel. 250 mm

Rear Brake Type Most vehicles come with a drum brake setup at the back although higher spec models feature a disc brake at the rear. Disc

Calliper Type Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston Calliper

Wheel Type Wheel types include two types - Wire-spoke and Alloy wheels. Alloy

Front Wheel Size Front wheel size indicates the diameter of the front wheel. 18 inch

Tyre Type Tyre types are divided into two - Tubeless and Tube Type. Tubeless

Radial Tyres Radial tyres use steel belts that run at a 90-degree angle with the tread line. Yes

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider) 32 psi

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider) 36 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 32 psi

Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion) 36 psi

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Dimensions & Chassis

Kerb Weight Kerb weight of the motorcycle is the total weight of a vehicle that is ready for operation. It includes all standard equipment and necessary consumables. 235 kg

Seat Height The seat height is the height of the rider's saddle from the ground. 705 mm

Ground Clearance The ground clearance is the distance between the ground and the lowest point of a vehicle. 130 mm

Overall Width Total width of the vehicle. 855 mm

Overall Height Overall height is the tallest point of a motorcycle, usually the mirror or the top of a windscreen. 1,090 mm

Wheelbase The wheelbase is the distance between the front and the rear wheel. 1,575 mm

Overall Length Overall length of the vehicle is the total length of a two-wheeler from the front to the back. 2,310 mm

Chassis Type The chassis type is the primary/main frame of a two-wheeler. Perimeter, high-tensile steel

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Manufacturer Warranty

Standard Warranty (Year) --

Standard Warranty (Kilometers) --

Features

Odometer Odometer keeps the track of the total kilometres travelled by a vehicle in its lifetime. Digital

DRLs (Daytime running lights) Daytime Running Lights, as the name suggest, are the lights that stay ON when the main headlight is switched off. This feature makes a vehicle easily visible in the rear view mirror of other vehicles. Yes

Mobile App Connectivity Mobile App Connectivity connects the smartphone to the instrument cluster via Bluetooth to offer access to features such as incoming calls, messages, and music. No

Low Oil IndicatorYes

Low Battery IndicatorYes

Pillion BackrestNo

GPS & Navigation GPS & Navigation function works via Bluetooth to deliver directions on the instrument cluster. No

USB charging port A USB charging port can be used to charge devices on the go. The feature, which is either available as standard or via accessories, can come handy to recharge devices such as smartphones while riding a vehicle. --

Front storage box No

Under seat storage No

AHO (Automatic Headlight On) Automatic Headlight On feature keeps the main headlamp of the vehicle running all the time. This improves the visibility of a motorcycle/scooter in the rear-view mirror of vehicle ahead. --

Speedometer Speedometer gives an indication of the current speed at which a vehicle is travelling. Digital

Fuel Guage Fuel guage indicates the level of fuel available in the tank of a vehicle. Yes

Digital Fuel Guage Digital fuel guage shows the information about the fuel level in a vehicle through a digital display. Yes

Tachometer Tachometer shows the real-time reading of the revs per minute (RPM) at which the engine is operating. Digital

Stand Alarm Stand alarm notifies the rider if the side stand of the vehicle is engaged. Some vehicles comes with a side stand cut-off feature that does not allow the motor to start until the side stand is lifted. No

Stepped Seat In a stepped seat layout, the pillion seat is slightly taller than the rider seat. Yes

No. of Tripmeters No of tripmeters indicate the total number of trip meters that a vehicle's instrument cluster features. Usually, premium vehicles come with two trip meters, while budget two-wheelers feature a single trip meter. 2

Tripmeter Type Tripmeters are available in two type - analogue and digital. The analogue unit usually features a single trip meter while a digital display may come with two trip meters. Digital

Low Fuel Indicator Low fuel indicator aims to remind the rider that the vehicle is running low on fuel, and it should be refueled soon. Yes

Pillion GrabrailYes

Pillion SeatYes

Pillion FootrestYes

Start TypeElectric Start

Shift LightYes

KillswitchYes

ClockYes

BatteryMaintenance Free

Headlight Type--

Brake/Tail Light--

Turn Signal--

Pass LightYes

Additional featuresGear Position Indicator

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Kawasaki Vulcan S User Reviews

5 14 ratings 5 reviews

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

5Fun with comfort 1 year ago by Youtube, New Delhi
I bought it from a showroom at delhi. I am using it since 1 year, the ride of bike is really comfortable and fun. I like it's look very much, performance is beyond my expectations. But it has some how high servicing n maintenance cost because of its big engine but that'
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- Owned for
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- Ridden for
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- Got mileage of
  30 kmpl
5Delectable riding pleasure 1 year ago by Shibashis Kundu, New Delhi
Once you take a test ride, you will definitely like the feel. Great comfortable riding, I use it daily for office commute mainly. Has a low riding position so suitable for not so tall guys/ gals. It has very smooth riding experience and the brakes are really spot on! I
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- Owned for
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- Ridden for
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5Owner of 1st Vulcan 2021 in South India 1 year ago by Malay, Bangalore
I booked my Pegasus (yeah, that winged horse in Norse mythology) in early September 2020 after getting few test rides on bs4 Vulcan s. Got it delivered on 8th October by ride venture Kawasaki, Bengaluru. It was an utter smooth experience. Jameel ensured that bike is all
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- Used it for
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- Owned for
  6 months-1 yr
- Ridden for
  < 5000 kms
- Got mileage of
  15 kmpl

5Awesome experience 1 year ago by Nithin, Thrissur
It’s awesome machine. Loved it. Especially for long ride with massive look & 650 cc heart. Everyone’s attention on Vulcan compared to Hardly 750. I prefer this one. Just ride it, you will enjoy it for sure. Engine is too refined one which provides very smooth riding. ke
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5Most favorite 2 years ago by Ram Jadeja, Mumbai
Superb bike that's . I ride must long distance n don't tired. Ever best millage. I truly n comfortable driving kawasaki vulcan s. I suggest n support to but that bae. It's powered by a bs6-compliant 650cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine which makes 61ps of power at
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- Got mileage of
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Kawasaki Vulcan S News

2022 Kawasaki Vulcan S launched in India at Rs 6.10 lakh
13 August 2021
Suvil Susvirkar
Kawasaki India has updated its portfolio with the launch of the 2022 Vulcan S in our market at Rs 6.10 lakh. The middleweight cruiser motorcycle will now be available in Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray colour.
2022 Kawasaki Vulcan S Café variant launched in the US
15 July 2021
Anuj Mishra
The Vulcan S Café distinguishes itself from the base trim with the presence of a café racer-style rounded smoked visor above its oblong-shaped headlamp.
Kawasaki discount offer starts from 1 July onwards
02 July 2021
Bhavin Umre
Kawasaki has announced discounts on its select models in India. The company is offering a discount voucher on its naked roadster, supersport, adventure tourer and cruiser motorcycles.