Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Vespa ZX

Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs. 7.59 Lakh which is Rs. 6.44 Lakh costlier than base model of Vespa ZX priced at Rs. 1.15 Lakh. The claimed mileage of Kawasaki Vulcan S is 20.58 kmpl whereas the mileage of Vespa ZX is 45 kmpl. In technical specifications, Kawasaki Vulcan S is powered by 649 cc engine , while Vespa ZX is powered by 124.45 cc engine. Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 different colours while Vespa ZX comes with 4 colours. The Comparison Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Vespa ZX can be described on the basis of price and specifications.

Vulcan S vs ZX

Key Highlights Vulcan S STDZX 125
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC Single Cylinder 4 stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, 3 valves FI
Max Power 61 PS @ 7500 rpm 9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm

Vulcan S vs ZX Key Highlights

Basic Info Kawasaki Vulcan S STDVespa ZX 125
Rating
16 reviews
59 reviews
Brand Name Kawasaki Vespa
Ex-Showroom Price Rs. 8.13 Lakh Check On Road Price Rs. 1.15 Lakh Check On Road Price
Engine Type Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC Single Cylinder 4 stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, 3 valves FI
Max Power 61 PS @ 7500 rpm 9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Colors
Kawasaki Vulcan S Colors
Vespa ZX Colors
Braking Type ... Combi Brake System
Wheel Size Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm Front :-254 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy) Alloy Steel Wheel
ABS Dual Channel ...
Starting Self Start Only Kick and Self Start
Speedometer Analogue Analogue
EMI
Rs. 22,260 @ 6% (36 months)
Rs. 3,308 @ 9.45% (36 months)
Insurance Rs. 30,597 Vulcan S Insurance Rs. 6,732 ZX Insurance
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Spark Plugs
1 Per Cylinder
...
Valves (per cylinder)
4
3
Claimed Top Speed
186 kmph
90 kmph
Emission Norm Compliance
BS6.2
BS6.2
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
Single Cylinder 4 stroke, Air Cooled, SOHC, 3 valves FI
Engine Displacement
649 cc
124.45 cc
Gear Box
6 Speed
CVT
Max Power
61 PS @ 7500 rpm
9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm
Max Torque
61 Nm @ 6600 rpm
10.11 Nm @ 5600 rpm
Bore
83 mm
52 mm
Stroke
60 mm
58.6 mm
Number Of Cylinders
2
1
Drive Type
Chain Drive
Belt Drive
Fuel System
Fuel Injection
...
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Ignition
Digital
Electronic EMS
Compression Ratio
10.8:1
9.2:1

Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Drum
Front Caliper
2 Piston
...
Rear Caliper
1 Piston
...
Braking Type
...
Combi Brake System

Mileage (Overall)
20.58 kmpl
45 kmpl
0-100 Kmph (sec)
5.83s
...
Braking 60-0 km/h
16.38m
...

Suspension-Front
Ø41 mm, Telescopic Fork, Wheel Travel - 130 mm
Aircraft derived hydralic single side arm from suspension with Anti Dive characteristics
Suspension-Rear
Offset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, With Adjustable Preload, Wheel Travel - 80 mm
Dual Effect hydraulic shock absorber with four position adjustable

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
32 psi
26 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
32 psi
26 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
36 psi
29 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider and Pillion)
36 psi
32 psi
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-17
Front :-90/100 - 10, Rear :-90/100 - 10
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Front :-254 mm,Rear :-254 mm
Tyre Type
Tubeless
Tubeless
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)
Alloy
Steel Wheel

Dry Weight
221 kg
...
Seat height
705 mm
770 mm
Load carrying capacity
...
130 kg
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
2.1 L
...
Engine Oil Capacity
...
700 ml
Length*Width*Height
2310*855*1090 mm3
1770*690*1140 mm3
Wheelbase
1575 mm
1290 mm
Length
2310 mm
1770 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm
155 mm
Height
1090 mm
1140 mm
Width
855 mm
690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 L
7.4 L
Kerb Weight
235 Kg
115 Kg
Tail Light
LED
Bulb
Front Brake Size
300 mm
200 mm
Rear Brake Size
250 mm
140 mm

Battery Type
...
Lead Acid
Headlight
LED
Halogen

Cruise Control
...
Frame Type
Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Monocoque Chassis
Digital Display Type
LCD
...
Malfunction Indicator
...
Trip Meter
Digital
...
Real Time Mileage Indicator
...
Pillion Seat
...
Kick Start
...
Traction Control
...
Low battery alert
...
No. of Tripmeters
2
...
Engine Temperature Indicator
...
Rear Footpegs
Daytime Running Lamps
...
Additional Features/Information
K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Air Filter ( Paper Type )
Gear Position Indicator
...
Average Fuel Economy Indicator
...
ABS Type
Dual Channel
...
Distance To Empty
...
ABS
Dual Channel
...
Body Type
Cruiser Bikes
...
Instrument Console Type
Analogue and Digital
Analogue
Starting
Self Start Only
Kick and Self Start
Seat Type
Split
Single
Pass Beam Switch
...
Speedometer
Analogue
Analogue
Low Fuel Warning Lamp
Clock
Digital
Low Battery Indicator
...
Stepup Seat
...
Low Oil Indicator
...
Passenger Backrest
Carry hook
...
Underseat storage
...
Cooling System
Liquid Cooled
Air Cooled
Odometer
Digital
Analogue
Service Due Indicator
...

Vehicle Warranty
2 Years or 30,000 Km
5 Years or 60,000 Km
4th Service
18000 Kms/24000 Days
...
Standard Warranty (Years)
2
5
Standard Warranty (kilometers)
30000
60000

Pros and Cons

  • Positives
  • Negatives
Vespa ZX
  • Stunning and timeless Vespa styling
  • Smooth engine with adequate power figures
  • Comfortable ride quality
Vespa ZX
  • Lack of features like smartphone connectivity
  • Expensive price tag despite being the most affordable one
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Recently Asked User Questions

Q. Is Vespa ZX 125 better or Vespa VXL 150 for semi hilly areas for a senior citizens?
  • Selecting between the Vespa ZX 125 and Vespa VXL 150 would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the engine, features, drivability, etc. If budget is not a constraint, then you may go with the VXL 150. The iconic Vespa is much sought-after because of its funky design and reasonably powerful engine. Apart from the new paint schemes and alloy wheels, the brand has updated the scooter with smartphone connectivity as well. Called the Vespa Connectivity app, it lets users access their scooter’s details like service history and last-parked location on their smartphones. The Panic Alert feature helps the user to reach out to the pre-set emergency contact with the current location, should anything unfortunate occur. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for details.Read More: -
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. 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.

Kawasaki Vulcan S Vs Vespa ZX FAQs

Which bike is best between Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Vespa ZX?
Kawasaki Vulcan S has out rated Vespa ZX on all the rating factors.
Which bike is cheaper Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Vespa ZX?
The Vespa ZX is cheaper than Kawasaki Vulcan S by ₹6.98 Lakh.
Which bike offers better performance Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Vespa ZX?
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. Whereas for the 125 version, 124.45 cc Petrol engine of ZX produces 9.77 PS @ 7400 rpm of power and 10.11 Nm @ 5600 rpm of torque
As per the users experiences the Kawasaki Vulcan S has better performance.

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