Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs. 7.10 Lakh which is Rs. 3.46 Lakh costlier than base model of Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 priced at Rs. 3.63 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Vulcan S is 24.37 kmpl whereas the mileage of Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is 25 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Vulcan S is powered by 649 cc engine , while Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is powered by 648 cc engine. Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 different colours while Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 comes with 7 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Vulcan S vs Super Meteor 650

Key Highlights Vulcan S ABSSuper Meteor 650 Astral
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin Parallel twin, 4 stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled
Max Power 61 PS @ 7500 rpm 47 PS @ 7250 rpm

Vulcan S vs Super Meteor 650 Key Highlights

Basic Info Vulcan S ABSSuper Meteor 650 Astral
Rating
28 reviews
169 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Royal Enfield
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 7.10 Lakh View On Road Price Rs. 3.63 Lakh View On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin Parallel twin, 4 stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled
Max Power 61 PS @ 7500 rpm 47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Vulcan S Colors
Super Meteor 650 Colors
Brakes Front Disc Disc
Brakes Rear Disc Disc
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Alloy
ABS Dual Channel Dual Channel
Starting Self Start Only Push Button Start
Speedometer Digital Analogue
EMI
Rs. 19,440 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 9,963 @ 6% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 28,980 Vulcan S Insurance Rs. 23,549 Super Meteor 650 Insurance
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Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Parallel twin, 4 stroke, SOHC, Air-Oil Cooled
Engine Displacement
649 cc
648 cc
Max Power
61 PS @ 7500 rpm
47 PS @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque
62.4Nm @ 6600 rpm
52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0
bs6
Bore
83 mm
78 mm
Stroke
60 mm
67.8 mm
No Of Cylinders
2
2
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Chain Drive
Valve Per Cylinder
4
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
...
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
9.5 : 1

Brakes Front
Disc
Disc
Brakes Rear
Disc
Disc

Braking (60-0 kmph)
16.38 mm
...
Braking (80-0 kmph)
28.04 mm
...
Braking (100-0 kmph)
44.09 mm
...
Mileage (City)
20.58 kmpl
...
Mileage (Highway)
24.37 kmpl
...
Mileage (Overall)
...
25 kmpl

Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-R17
Front :-100/90 - 19 Rear :-150/80 - 16
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-482.6 mm,Rear :-406.4 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Radial Tyre
...
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Alloy

Seat height
705 mm
740 mm
Length*Width*Height
2310*855*1090 mm3
2260*890*1155 mm3
Wheelbase
1575 mm
1500 mm
Length
2310 mm
2260 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
135 mm
Height
1090 mm
1155 mm
Width
855 mm
890 mm
Fuel Capacity
14 Liters
15.7 Liters
Kerb Weight
235 Kg
241 Kg
Tail Light
LED
LED
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm
320 mm
Rear Brake Diameter
250 mm
300 mm

Additional Features
Lubrication - Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump, Rake / Trail - 31° / 120 mm
Air Cleaner - Paper element, CO2 Emissions - 99 g/km, Noise Emissions - 76.3 dB(A)
USB charging port
...
Charging at Home
...
Charging at Charging Station
...
LED tail lights
Turn Signal Lamp
LED
LED

ABS
Dual Channel
Dual Channel
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
Cruiser Bikes
Starting
Self Start Only
Push Button Start
Seat Type
Split
Split
Pass Switch
...
Display
Speedometer
Digital
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Digital
Trip Meter
Digital
Digital
Clock
Digital
...
Stepup Seat
...
Passenger Footrest
Passenger Backrest
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air & Oil Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Digital

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

  • Premium look and feel
  • top-notch fit and finish
  • muscular design
  • dependable highway cruiser
  • comfortable seating for long rides
  • tubeless alloy wheels

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

  • Ground clearance is on the lower side
  • rear shocks are a little taut
  • a bit expensive
  • not-so-accessible USB charging port.
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Vulcan S and Super Meteor 650 Competitors

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.
  • These are entirely different types of bikes - Cruiser and Semi ADV. Secondly Versys is more expensive and it isn’t available for Rs 6.5 Lac (assuming you are not buying a used one). I paid Rs 7.08 Lac for Vulcan itself (Bengaluru). Both are big bikes. Versys is a little more gigantic/bulky than Vulcan making it difficult to be a daily commuter. Vulcan May be slightly better on this aspect, but it has a pathetic 130 mm ground clearance which makes it somewhat difficult to ride over speed bumps and potholes in Cities. But Versys is a better All-rounder compared to Vulcan since it has some off-roading capability.If you are ok with the might/bulk of Versys and its higher Price, Versys May be a better choice.( I wanted Cruiser, so I chose Vulcan ).However, if your rides are a good combination of daily commute and touring, Z650 and Ninja650 are better options compared to Versys and Vulcan.
  • 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,I would suggest you to decide priority and need first .Every segmented bike have different purpose .Versys meant to be for off touring purpose including some off road capabilities.Vulcun is good for city ride and for daily commuting but sometimes it will create problem as ground clearance is not so good.Ninja 650 is a good sports tourer with comfortably adjusted upright clip on handlebar also you can enjoy weekend rides in city as well as on highway.Decide what you want take test ride of all the bikes and choose accordingly
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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.

Vulcan S Vs Super Meteor 650 Comparison FAQs

Which bike is cheaper Vulcan S vs Super Meteor 650?

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is cheaper than Kawasaki Vulcan S by Rs. 3.46 Lakh.

Which bike offers better performance Vulcan S vs Super Meteor 650?

For the ABS version, 649 cc Petrol engine of Vulcan S produces 61 PS @ 7500 rpm of power and 62.4Nm @ 6600 rpm of torque. Whereas for the Astral version, 648 cc Petrol engine of Super Meteor 650 produces 47 PS @ 7250 rpm of power and 52.3 Nm @ 5650 rpm of torque

User Reviews of Comparison

  • Kawasaki Vulcan S
  • Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
  • Great and truly reliable bike with awesome average on highway.Be careful of bumps as due to low road clearance it tends to scrape the ground.

    Rajesh Sachdev few weeks ago
  • Awesome cruiser bike.Loved it a lot.Eye catcher.Premium segment bike.Performance superbike.

    Yafi Rizvi few weeks ago
  • It's stealthy, it"s smooth and it"s ridiculously fast.

    Rallyn Fernandes few weeks ago
  • I bought mine new in 2017 after a 21 year hiatus.This bike and the entire motorcycle industry has changed so much.I got mine with abs brakes wow what a difference! i love the ergo fit i’m 6 ft and i love the fit so customizable! i’m fortunate to have my love of riding again it’s an amazing motorcycle in my opinion.

    John Brant few weeks ago
  • After a 2000 km ride and much more experience with Vulcan S bike. I am surprised by its performance. It is quick and fast for a cruiser. It is a sportbike with a cruiser body. Because it is an expensive bike. I just wish it has more features like riding modes etc. Builds quality is awesome. I can't feel the vibration at all. It's heavy, but again because of the low seat height. You cannot feel the weight. The con side of the bike is that I hate the exhaust sound, and there are very limited accessories in India. The maintenance is high.

    Ricky Colney 4 weeks ago
Vulcan S User Reviews
  • badly awaiting for this bike. I am ready to do pre booking but we need features like ABS, best shock absorbers, electronic information display

    Sachin Satam few weeks ago
Super Meteor 650 User Reviews

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