Kawasaki
Kawasaki Vulcan S specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
Engine and performance
The 649cc liquid-cooled engine makes 59.94 bhp and 61 Nm through a 6 Speed.
The torque and power figures are well balanced, so it neither needs to be revved hard nor feels lazy when you do.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Engine
- 649 cc
- Engine type
- Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves
- Power
- 59.9 bhp
- Torque
- 61 Nm
- Cooling
- Liquid-cooled
- Transmission
- 6 Speed
Dimensions
- Fuel tank
- 14 L
- Seat height
- 705 mm
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1575 mm
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- 1 piston caliper
- ABS / CBS
- Dual Channel ABS
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload
Source: Kawasaki official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Vulcan S has an 705 mm seat, 130 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1575 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
The fuel tank holds 14 litres.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Stops both wheels from locking under panic braking. The single biggest safety upgrade on a two-wheeler.
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Side-stand engine cut-off
Engine will not run with the stand down, which prevents a common low-speed crash.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Equipment against Eliminator, Speed Twin 900 and Super Meteor 650
What it lacks: rear disc brake, tubeless tyres, hazard lamps and led headlamp, which rivals at this price offer. The safety items in that list matter more than the console.
It is offered in 1 colours: Metallic Flat Spark Black. Colour availability varies by variant and dealer stock.
Only the Vulcan S has
- Nothing its rivals lack
Rivals have, it lacks
- Rear disc brake
- Tubeless tyres
- Hazard lamps
- LED headlamp
- LED daytime running lamp
- LED tail lamp
- Bluetooth connectivity
- USB charging port
- Engine kill switch
- USD front forks
- Turn-by-turn navigation
Colours
- Metallic Flat Spark Black
Vulcan S specs: questions people ask
- What is the engine capacity and power of the Vulcan S?
- It uses a 649cc engine producing 59.94 bhp and 61 Nm, with a 6 speed.
- Is the Vulcan S suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 705 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- Does the Vulcan S have ABS?
- Yes, dual-channel ABS.
- What features does the Vulcan S have?
- 5 items across 3 groups, including dual-channel abs, front disc brake, alloy wheels, side-stand engine cut-off and digital console. Some are variant-specific.
Vulcan S from
₹8.13 Lakh