Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS BS6

Question 1

Q. Will Kawasaki Vulcan S be available in future?

Answer

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 2

Q. Has it got a petrol indicator?

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Answer

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 4

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.

Question 5

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 6

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.

Answer

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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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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I have 6 bike including the Versys 650 the Vulcan is a way better choice it has great mileage I am not 100% sure about how it would preform on the roads down there. It is a really good bike for a really good price and i would highly recommend it.

Question 7

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 8

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

Answer

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

Question 9

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

Answer

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 10

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

Answer

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 11

Q. Is Kawasaki Vulcan available in 250cc?

Answer

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 12

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

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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

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The ground clearance is low and it underside will scrape over some speed breakers. You'll have to come to a near stop and gently go over most of the steep ones.

Question 13

Q. Is vulcan available in 300cc?

Answer

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

Question 14

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 15

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

Answer

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 16

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 17

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

Answer

Thank you!


Ex-Showroom Price:	Rs. 5.94 Lakh
RTO + Road Tax + Others:	Rs. 47,520
Insurance:	Rs. 23,027
On Road Price:	Rs. 6.64 Lakh

Body Type :	Cruiser Bikes
ABS :	Dual Channel
Seat Type :	Split
Starting :	Self Start Only
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
Console :	Analogue and Digital
Odometer :	Digital

Engine Type :	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
Engine Displacement :	649 cc
Max Power :	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque :	62.4Nm @ 6600 rpm
Emission Type :	bs6
Bore :	83 mm
Stroke :	60 mm
No Of Cylinders :	2
Drive Type :	Chain Drive
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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