Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Last Updated: October 25, 2026

Kawasaki Vulcan S price starts at Rs. 8.23 Lakh, which is Rs. 40,000 cheaper than the base variant of Kawasaki Versys 650, priced at Rs. 8.63 Lakh. In terms of mileage, the Versys 650 offers a claimed 20 kmpl, while the Vulcan S delivers 20.58 kmpl. On the performance front, the Versys 650 uses a 649cc engine producing 67 PS @ 8500 rpm and the Vulcan S a 649cc engine producing 61 PS @ 7500 rpm. If you're deciding between the Versys 650 and Vulcan S, the Versys 650 is the better pick for performance and a lighter kerb weight.

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Versys 650 vs Vulcan S Comparison Summary

Specification Kawasaki Versys 650Kawasaki Vulcan S
Ex-showroom price (base) Rs. 8.63 LakhRs. 8.23 Lakh
Mileage 20 kmpl20.58 kmpl
Engine 649 cc649 cc
Max power 67 PS @ 8500 rpm61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Kerb weight 220 Kg235 Kg

Versys 650 vs Vulcan S Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Versys 650 (2026)Kawasaki Vulcan S STD
Rating
5 reviews
16 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Kawasaki
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 8.63 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 8.23 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
Max Power 67 PS @ 8500 rpm 61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Versys 650 Colors
Kawasaki Vulcan S Colors
Wheel Size Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm 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
Rs. 23,629 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 22,534 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 31,381 Versys 650 Insurance Rs. 29,831 Vulcan S Insurance
Brochure N/A N/A

Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
1 Per Cylinder
Valves (per cylinder)
4
4
Claimed Top Speed
200 kmph
186 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
bs6.2
bs6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Parallel Twin, DOHC
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
Engine Displacement
649 cc
649 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
6 Speed
Max Power
67 PS @ 8500 rpm
61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque
61 Nm @ 7000 rpm
61 Nm @ 6600 rpm
Bore
83 mm
83 mm
Stroke
60 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
Digital
Digital
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
10.8:1

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

Mileage (Overall)
20 kmpl
20.58 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
Not Available
5.83s
Braking 60-0 km/h
Not Available
16.38m
Average Speed
Yes
Not Available
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
Ø41 mm Inverted Fork With Adjustable Rebound Damping (Right Side), And Spring Preload Adjustability (Left Side), Wheel Travel - 150 mm
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Suspension-Rear
Laydown Offset Single-Shock With Remote Spring Preload Adjustability, Wheel Travel - 145 mm
Offset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, With Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 80 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
33 psi
32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
33 psi
32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
42 psi
36 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-17 Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-17
Wheel Size
Front :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
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
201 kg
221 kg
Seat height
845 mm
705 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
3.1 L
2.1 L
Length*Width*Height
2165*840*1360 mm3
2310*855*1090 mm3
Wheelbase
1415 mm
1575 mm
Length
2165 mm
2310 mm
Ground Clearance
170 mm
130 mm
Height
1360 mm
1090 mm
Width
840 mm
855 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
21 L
14 L
Kerb Weight
220 Kg
235 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Size
300 mm
300 mm
Rear Brake Size
250 mm
250 mm

Call/SMS Alerts
Yes
Not Available
USB charging port
Yes
Not Available
Headlight
LED
LED
Battery Capacity
12V / 10AH
Not Available

Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Frame Type
Tubular Diamond, High-Tensile Steel
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
Calls and Messaging
Yes
Not Available
Navigation assist
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Kill Switch
Yes
Yes
Low battery alert
Yes
Yes
No. of Tripmeters
2
2
Engine Temperature Indicator
Yes
Yes
Rear Footpegs
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Additional Features/Information
K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Windscreen
Yes
Not Available
Gear Position Indicator
Yes
Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
Yes
Yes
ABS Type
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Side Stand Warning
Yes
Not Available
ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Adventure Tourer Bikes, Sports Tourer Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Body Graphics
Yes
Not Available
Instrument Console Type
Digital
Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Starting
Self Start Only
Self Start Only
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Beam Switch
Yes
Yes
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Mobile Application
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Digital
Not Available
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Yes
Yes
Clock
Yes
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Yes
Stepup Seat
Yes
Yes
Low Oil Indicator
Yes
Yes
Passenger Backrest
Not Available
Yes
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital
Navigation
Yes
Not Available
Service Due Indicator
Yes
Yes
Saree Guard
Yes
Yes
Shift Light
Yes
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

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 3,000 Km
2 Years or 30,000 Km
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
2
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
3000
30000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Kawasaki Versys 650
  • Great pricing when compared with its rivals
  • You can easily cover 1,000km/day on this bike
  • Adjustable suspension and great handling by ADV standards
Kawasaki Versys 650
  • Kawasaki service and spare parts cost is high
  • The engine offers performance but isn’t thrilling or emotional

Is Kawasaki Versys 650 Better Than Kawasaki Vulcan S?

52% users have chosen Kawasaki Versys 650 over Kawasaki Vulcan S in a survey being conducted on zigwheels.com.
Apart from this survey a total of 81 users have also rated Kawasaki Versys 650 and Kawasaki Vulcan S on some really important factors like Mileage , performance, comfort, safety etc. and have given their personal opinions about these bikes.
As per the users experiences Kawasaki Versys 650 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Kawasaki Vulcan S is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Before making your decision you should also consider the unbiased and thorough analysis of these bikes on every aspect by our auto experts who have summarised the analysis in pros, cons and final conclusion..

Ratings Factor Versys 650 Vulcan S
Mileage 4.0 3.7
Performance 4.8 4.4
Comfort 4.6 4.6
Maintenance 3.9 3.6
Features 4.2 4.6
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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..
  • Hi Sathish, I am also planning to buy Vulcan s but due to GC problem I am not getting sure about this. Can we increase Ground Clearance of vulcan s?
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Q. Which one is best Benelli TRK 502 or Versys 650?
  • I think, there was a comparison video done by Overdrive.. Check in YouTube. Being a Versys 650 owner, I would not prefer TRK502 due to its weight, under power engine, reliability issues and past history of the brand Benelli in India. You must look between V-Strom 650 and Versys 650 if you are in market to buy one.
  • At present, it would not be possible to provide a fruitful comparison as the TRK 502 is yet to be launched. So we would suggest you to wait till the brand reveals the complete details of the TRK 502. Stay tuned.
Q. Kawasaki Vulcan S or Harley Davidson Street 750, What would be the best option to pick?
  • Kawasaki's engines and technology are more refined and advanced than Harley's. I picked a Vulcan instead of Street.
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Kawasaki Versys 650 Vs Kawasaki Vulcan S FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
As per the users experiences Kawasaki Versys 650 is a winner for you if you are seriously looking for mileage, performance and maintenance in your bike. But Kawasaki Vulcan S is better on the grounds of features. On the basis of comfort user have rated both the bikes equally.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
The Kawasaki Vulcan S is cheaper than Kawasaki Versys 650 by ₹40,000.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Versys 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S?
For the (2026) version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Versys 650 produces 67 PS @ 8500 rpm of power and 61 Nm @ 7000 rpm 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 Kawasaki Versys 650 has better performance.

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