Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS

Question 1

Q. When vulcan s 650 be available in Bangalore?

Answer

For the availability, we would suggest you please connect with the nearest authorized dealership in your city as it depends on their stock book. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.

Question 2

Q. Colour option?

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Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in 1 different colours - Black.

Question 3

Q. Will Kawasaki Vulcan S be available in future?

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Kawasaki has already launched the BS6-compliant Vulcan S in India. It is priced at Rs. 5.94 Lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It's powered by a BS6-compliant 650cc, liquid-cooled, parallel-twin engine which makes 61PS of power at 7500rpm and 63Nm of torque at 6600rpm. Moreover, it would be unfair to give a verdict here on the future availability.

Question 4

Q. Has it got a petrol indicator?

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Kawasaki Vulcan S features a semi-digital instrument cluster with a digital fuel gauge.

Question 5

Q. What is the configuration of Kawasaki Vulcan S cylinders?

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Kawasaki Vulcan S is powered by a 650cc, liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder engine with an output of 61PS of power at 7500rpm and 63Nm of torque at 6600rpm. The powerplant gets a compression ratio of 10:8:1 while the Bore x Stroke stands at 83 mm x 60 mm.

Question 6

Q. Does Kawasaki Vulcan S get 1. Ergo-fit features as standard in India ( bike delivered customised at no extra cost ) and 2. Does it have a centre stand as standard?

Answer

1. Not sure. Default configuration is 'Low Reach' which is what I needed. However, when I asked the dealer whether I need to buy an additional accessory if I need to convert it to 'Mid Reach' if needed, he didn't give a definitive answer - All he said was 'I'll get back to you'.2. Only Side-stand is available as standard.

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Ergo fit delars in india ???

Question 7

Q. What is seat height and weight of bike - Vulcan S?

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The height is around 25-30 inches. I do not have a tape measure on me but that is my best estimate. the bike weight is around is somewhere around 500 pounds

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705 mm/235 Kg

Question 8

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.

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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.

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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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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

Question 9

Q. I am planning to buy Vulcan S. Is it easy to ride in city? I am worried about low ground clearance.

Answer

Vulcan has a surprisingly good maneuverability for a bike of its size and weight. I (weighing just 65 KG) can weave through City traffic without much difficulty. However, note that the maneuverability is less than that of Thunderbird and Karizma (the other two bikes that I have). Secondly, its long turning radius makes it a little difficult to take U turns. Yes, its Low ground clearance is a bit of concern in cities. You need to be extra careful when you\'re approaching Speed bumps. If your plan is to use it mostly for City commute, Vulcan may not be a good option. If you plan to use it for a mix of City and Long rides ( frequent or occasional), you can go for it. In my case, I needed to buy a Cruiser in 6 - 7 Lac Price range and Vulcan turned out to bt the best option ( Kawasaki's engines are much more refined than Harley's or Hyosung's )

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It does hinder the ride around Speed bumps. Rider needs to get the bike to almost complete halt while going over the Speed bumps. Trust me - I’ve been riding a Vulcan for 8 months !

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You need to almost stop at speed breakers because the way these morons make them is horrible especially with a pillion rider and get a silencer protection or else it will scrap often.

Question 10

Q. Kawasaki Vulcan S or Harley Davidson Street 750, What would be the best option to pick?

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Kawasaki's engines and technology are more refined and advanced than Harley's. I picked a Vulcan instead of Street.

Question 11

Q. Does it easily cross over our Indian Bumpers & Gutters on road - Vulcan S?

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For Very steep bumpers nothing can save you from scratching the bottom .

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No. 130 mm ground clearance makes it a little difficult.

Question 12

Q. Can I go for long rides with my wife on Kawasaki Vulcan S?

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Yes, me and my wife always go on rides together. We have completed rajasthan tour of 2500+km in 20 days. Ratlam to dehradun and nearby hill top locations (3000+ kms), Ratpam to pachmari (1500+kms) Ratlam to alibaug, goa and nearby areas ( 3500+kms) Still I will point out few things. The seats (rider and pillion both) of vulcan are bit hard, especially as the width of pillion seat is not enough, it gives lower back and Gluteus. Even for rider seat after few hours even with interval rests, the rider starts feeling stress in lower back, Shoulders, Scapula and Gluteus too. (Usually shoulder and scapula pains started after 10hrs of rides)For that I started using air seats for me and my wife, aditionally we both started using level 2 riding jackets, that gave both of us support on back and shoulders, padded gloves as after long time driving due to vibrations forearms starts to pain.So finally We are riding really good and the longest performed ride of ours with about 32 kg luggage was dehradun to ratlam which took us about 18 hrs (including 10-20 minutes rest about every 1 ot 1.30 hrs.

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Sure you can.. Vulcan S is meant for long leisurely rides on highways ( rather than weaving through bumper to bumper City traffic ). I got my Pillion backrest made by Dochaki Customs, Pune which provides added comfort to the pillion.

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Absolutely. Adding a backrest for the pillion makes things significantly better though.

Question 13

Q. Is Kawasaki Vulcan available in 250cc?

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No. The Vulcan S is the smallest, 650 parallel twin. The Vulcan 900 and the Vulcan Voyager/Vacquero are 1700 V twins.

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Dont think so...Not in India

Question 14

Q. How's the ground clearance and ridding in traffic - Vulcan S?

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I am bit dissapointed for the ground clearnce. Its very low and usually crashes on steep speed breakers and even on road damages. You need to slow down to about 10km/h for many of the speed vreakers. Aditionally as compated to sports bikes this bike is not good in shock absorption. The bike may feel heavy in traffic when bike will be running at nearly 10kmph. But after few months it gets really easy to ride it in traffic.Aditionally as to turning circumference of bike is really high (as always in chopper-cruiser bikes) it may give you difficulties in turning more than 90 degrees in the traffic.I will add one more thing here as the seat height is low, the control and balancing never gives any issue. But at the low speeds, rider's legs can feel heat from the engine.

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It's 130 mm and low. Scraping is guaranteed at Speed bumps if you aren't too careful.

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Need to be extra cautious in traffic specially if you are on the first gear

Question 15

Q. Is vulcan available in 300cc?

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No powering the Vulcan is same as Ninja 650. it has same engine as Ninja 650 only a difference of cruiser style

Question 16

Q. What is the mileage of this bike and is it good for bad road - Vulcan S?

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Around 20 KMPL. Low ground clearance is a bit of concern if you're not careful around Speed bumps.

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I get about 19 to 20 in the city and 22-24 on the highway if I ride economically.

Question 17

Q. HOW IS THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF THIS BIKE - Vulcan S?

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There’s no question on its performance as its well refined Engine is the same as the one in the acclaimed Ninja 650 ( but tuned differently for a Cruiser). Power and Torque are more than enough for touring. It has reasonably good maneuverability for city riding even though its heaviness and long turning radius can be felt at times. Suspension isn’t great and lower ground clearance is a real pain around speed bumps. If you’re looking for an ‘Entry level Premium Cruiser’ for long highway rides and non-peak hour City commutes, this is perhaps the best available option among Street 750 and Aquila 650.

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By performance, if you mean acceleration and top speed, it is great. The engine is refined, the gear up and down shifts are both smooth and precise and the braking is excellent.

Question 18

Q. What is the maintenance cost per annum - Vulcan S?

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First service (1000 KM) cost me Rs 6K and second service (6000 KM) cost me Rs 8.4 K which included Air Filter change.

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It depends on your usage.after a long drive just brush up the dust and check the condition of the bike and make it look like dashing anywhere

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I've completed the first service and it cost me around Rs4500 which included oil change.

Question 19

Q. Is Vulcan S comes with 2 seats? Thanks in advance for your reply!

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Thank you!


Ex-Showroom Price	: Rs. 6.34 Lakh
RTO + Road Tax + Others	: Rs. 50,720
Insurance	: Rs. 27,788
Final on Road Price	: Rs. 7.12 Lakh

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

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Engine Displacement	649 cc
Max Power	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Emission Type	bs6
Max Torque	62.4Nm @ 6600 rpm
Bore	83 mm
Stroke	60 mm
Drive Type	Chain Drive
No Of Cylinders	2
Valve Per Cylinder	4
Fuel Type	Petrol
Ignition	Digital
Compression Ratio	10.8:1

Transmission Type	Manual
No Of Gears	6 Speed
Transmission	Manual

Brakes Front	Disc
Brakes Rear	Disc

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

Tyre Size	Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-R17
Wheel Size	Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
Tyre Type	Tubeless
Radial Tyre	Yes
Wheels Type (Pressed Steel/ Alloy)	Alloy

Seat height	705 mm
LengthWidthHeight	23108551090 mm³
Wheelbase	1575 mm
Length	2310 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm
Height	1090 mm
Width	855 mm
Fuel Capacity	14 Liters
Kerb Weight	235 Kg
Tail Light	LED
Front Brake Diameter	300 mm
Rear Brake Diameter	250 mm

LED tail lights	Yes
Turn Signal Lamp	LED
Charging at Home	Not Available in Vulcan S
Charging at Charging Station	Not Available in Vulcan S

City	Ex-Showroom Price
Noida	Rs. 6.16 Lakh
Ghaziabad	Rs. 6.16 Lakh
Gurgaon	Rs. 6.16 Lakh
Faridabad	Rs. 6.16 Lakh
Dehradun	Rs. 6.34 Lakh
Jaipur	Rs. 6.34 Lakh
Mohali	Rs. 6.10 Lakh
Chandigarh	Rs. 6.34 Lakh
Ludhiana	Rs. 6.34 Lakh

City	Ex-Showroom Price
Delhi	Rs. 6.34 Lakh
Mumbai	Rs. 6.34 Lakh
Kolkata	Rs. 6.34 Lakh
Jaipur	Rs. 6.34 Lakh
Noida	Rs. 6.16 Lakh
Pune	Rs. 6.34 Lakh
Hyderabad	Rs. 6.34 Lakh
Chennai	Rs. 6.34 Lakh
Bangalore	Rs. 6.34 Lakh
Gurgaon	Rs. 6.16 Lakh