Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Last Updated: October 2, 2026

Honda Rebel 500 price starts at Rs. 5.90 Lakh, which is Rs. 2.33 Lakh cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Vulcan S, priced at Rs. 8.23 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Rebel 500 offers a claimed 27 kmpl, while the Vulcan S delivers 20.58 kmpl. On the performance front, the Rebel 500 uses a 471cc engine producing 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Vulcan S a 649cc engine producing 61 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Rebel 500 and Vulcan S, the Rebel 500 is the better pick for affordability and mileage, while the Vulcan S stands out for performance.

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Rebel 500 vs Vulcan S Comparison Summary

Specification Honda Rebel 500Kawasaki Vulcan S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 5.90 LakhRs. 8.23 Lakh
Mileage 27 kmpl20.58 kmpl
Engine 471 cc649 cc
Max power 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 191 Kg235 Kg

Rebel 500 vs Vulcan S Key Highlights

Basic Info Honda Rebel 500 E-ClutchKawasaki Vulcan S STD
Rating
3 reviews
16 reviews
Brand Name Honda Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 5.90 Lakh Rs. 8.23 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type 4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
Max Power 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm 61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Honda Rebel 500 Colors
Kawasaki Vulcan S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-406.4 inch, Rear :-406.4 inch Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Self Start Only
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI Not Available
Rs. 22,534 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Not Available Rs. 29,831 Vulcan S Insurance
Brochure
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N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
153 kmph
186 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
Engine Displacement
471 cc
649 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm
61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm
61 Nm @ 6600 rpm
Bore
67 mm
83 mm
Stroke
66.8 mm
60 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
Fuel Injection
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Not Available
Digital
Compression Ratio
10.7
10.8:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Caliper
2 Piston
2 Piston
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
1 Piston

Mileage (Overall)
27 kmpl
20.58 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
5.83s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
16.38m
City Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
20.58 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)
Not Available
24.37 kmpl
Braking 80-0 km/h
Not Available
28.04m
Braking 100-0 km/h
Not Available
44.09m
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
Not Available
3.48s
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
Not Available
4.13s
Fuel Gauge
Digital
Digital

Suspension-Front
Telescopic Forks
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Suspension-Rear
Showa Dual Shock Absorbers
Offset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, With Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 80 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
Not Available
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
Not Available
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-130/90-16, Rear :- 150/80-16
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-406.4 inch, Rear :-406.4 inch
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Dry Weight
Not Available
221 kg
Seat height
690 mm
705 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
Not Available
2.1 L
Engine Oil Capacity
3.2 L
Not Available
Length*Width*Height
2205*810*1090 mm3
2310*855*1090 mm3
Wheelbase
1490 mm
1575 mm
Length
2205 mm
2310 mm
Ground Clearance
125 mm
130 mm
Height
1090 mm
1090 mm
Width
810 mm
855 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.2 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
191 Kg
235 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
296 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
240 mm
250 mm

USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 7.4AH
Not Available
Projector head light
LED Projector
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Steel Diamond
Tubular Diamond
Digital Display Type
TFT
LCD
Malfunction Indicator
Yes
Yes
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Pillion Seat
Yes
Yes
Pillion Grab Rail
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Not Available
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
Honda Selectable Torque Control, Roadsync
K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Not Available
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Not Available
Yes
Navigation Type
Turn-by-turn
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Not Available
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Stepup Seat
Not Available
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Backrest
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Not Available
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Not Available
Yes

1st Service
Not Available
1000 Kms
2nd Service
Not Available
6000 Kms
3rd Service
Not Available
12000 Kms
4th Service
Not Available
18000 Kms/24000 Days
Air Filter Service Cost
No
Not Available
Spark Plug Service Cost
No
Not Available

Vehicle Warranty
Not Available
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
Not Available
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
Not Available
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Honda Rebel 500
  • Classic bobber styling with modern touches
  • Low seat height and relaxed ergonomics
  • Smooth and torquey twin-cylinder engine
Honda Rebel 500
  • Limited availability (only 3 cities at launch)
  • No riding modes or ride-by-wire tech even at this price
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. I am planning to buy my first bike. My shortlisted choices are very small Vulcan S650 and Versys 650. Considering Indian road conditions, which bike would you recommend me? My budget is around 6.5 lakhs INR. Any other options are also welcome.
  • Yes..
  • Yes.. You can either install an Aftermarket exhaust or get ‘fork raisers’ installed.. Since I live in Bengaluru where cops seem to be very strict about aftermarket exhausts ( and also due to these exhausts being very expensive ), I got ‘fork raisers’ installed which raise the frame by a couple of inches thereby increasing the ground clearance by about an inch..Note that these fork raisers are not some standard accessories you can buy.. These were fabricated and installed at a workshop owned by a member of one of the riding clubs, so you need to check if such fabrication and installation can be done by someone in your city..
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  • Kawasaki's engines and technology are more refined and advanced than Harley's. I picked a Vulcan instead of Street.

Honda Rebel 500 Vs Kawasaki Vulcan S FAQs

Which bike is best between Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
Kawasaki Vulcan S has out rated Honda Rebel 500 on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The Honda Rebel 500 is cheaper than Kawasaki Vulcan S by ₹2.33 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
For the E-Clutch version, 471 cc Petrol engine of Rebel 500 produces 46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm of torque. Whereas for the STD version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Vulcan S produces 61 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 61 Nm @ 6600 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Honda Rebel 500 has better performance.

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