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    KTM 890 Duke vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

    Should you buy KTM 890 Duke or Kawasaki Vulcan S Find out which bike is best for you - compare the two models on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. KTM 890 Duke price in is Rs 14,50,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S price in is Rs 8,23,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the 890 Duke makes 121 PS and 99 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Vulcan S stand at 61 PS and 61 Nm respectively. KTM offers the 890 Duke in 2 colours whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S comes in 1 colours. Out of 10 user reviews, Vulcan S scores 4.5 whereas the KTM 890 Duke tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 9 user reviews..The KTM 890 Duke Mileage is around 21.09 kmpl, while the Kawasaki Vulcan S Mileage is around 20.58 kmpl.

    890 Duke vs Vulcan S

    Key Highlights890 DukeVulcan S
    Mileage (Overall)21.09 kmpl20.58 kmpl
    Max Power121 PS @ 9250 rpm61 PS @ 7500 rpm
    Body TypeSports BikesCruiser Bikes
    Engine Type2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, DOHC Parallel TwinLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
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    KTM 890 Duke vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

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          KTM 890 Duke
          KTM 890 Duke
            Rs14,50,000*
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                Kawasaki Vulcan S
                Kawasaki Vulcan S
                  Rs8,23,000*
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                Basic Information
                On-Road Price
                Rs.16,06,594* Onwards
                Rs.9,19,594* Onwards
                Mileage (Overall)
                21.09 kmpl
                20.58 kmpl
                Max Power
                121 PS @ 9250 rpm
                61 PS @ 7500 rpm
                User Rating
                4.4
                Based on KTM 890 Duke Reviews
                4.5
                Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews
                Body Type
                Sports Bikes
                Cruiser Bikes
                EMI Starts₹ 46,442
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                Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years
                		₹ 25,177
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                Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
                Insurance
                Rs.40,594
                890 Duke Insurance
                Rs.30,754
                Vulcan S Insurance
                ColoursAthlantic BlueMetallic Carbon Gray and Metallic Bluish Green
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                Engine and Transmission
                Engine Type
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                2 Cylinder, 4 Stroke, DOHC Parallel Twin
                Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
                Displacement
                889 cc
                649 cc
                Number Of Cylinders
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                2
                2
                Cooling System
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                Liquid Cooled
                Liquid Cooled
                Valves (per cylinder)
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                4
                4
                Supply System
                Fuel Injection
                Fuel Injection
                Clutch
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                Cable Operated PASC Slipper Clutch
                Wet Multi-Disc
                Ignition
                Bosch Ems With Rbw
                Digital
                Gearbox
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                6 Speed
                6 Speed
                Bore
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                90.7 mm
                83 mm
                Stroke
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                68.8 mm
                60 mm
                Compression Ratio
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                13.5:1
                10.8:1
                Emission Norm Compliance
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                bs6.2
                bs6.2
                Max Torque
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                99 Nm @ 7750 rpm
                61 Nm @ 6600 rpm
                Starting System
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                Self Start Only
                Self Start Only
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                Features
                Instrument Console Type
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                Digital
                Analogue and Digital
                Call/SMS AlertsYes
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                Speedometer
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                Digital
                Analogue
                Tachometer
                Digital
                -
                Tripmeter
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                Digital
                Digital
                Odometer
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                Digital
                Digital
                Seat Type
                Split
                Split
                Handlebar type
                Aluminium, tapered
                -
                ClockYes
                Digital
                Passenger Backrest
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                		Yes
                Stepup Seat
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                		Yes
                Rear Footpegs
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                		YesYes
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYesYes
                Distance To EmptyYesYes
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                Features and Safety
                Service Due IndicatorYesYes
                Fuel Gauge
                Digital
                Digital
                Riding Modes
                Track,Rain,Sports,Street
                -
                Traction ControlYesYes
                Additional Features/Information
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                Super Moto ABS
                K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
                Real Time Mileage Indicator
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                		Yes
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                Performance
                City Mileage (Tested)
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                20.58 kmpl
                Highway Mileage (Tested)
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                24.37 kmpl
                Overall Mileage
                21.09 kmpl
                20.58 kmpl
                Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)
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                3.48 Sec
                Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)
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                4.13 Sec
                Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)
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                3.82 Sec
                Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)
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                5.83 Sec
                Braking 60-0 km/h
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                16.38 Sec
                Braking 80-0 km/h
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                28.04 Sec
                Braking 100-0 km/h
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                44.09 Sec
                Claimed Top Speed
                230 kmph
                186 kmph
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                Dimensions and Capacity
                Fuel Tank Capacity
                14 L
                14 L
                Width
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                855 mm
                Length
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                2310 mm
                Height
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                1090 mm
                Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity
                3.5 L
                2.1 L
                Ground Clearance
                206 mm
                130 mm
                Wheelbase
                1482 mm
                1575 mm
                Dry Weight
                166 kg
                221 kg
                Kerb Weight
                171 kg
                235 kg
                Gross Weight
                184 kg
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                Seat height
                834 mm
                705 mm
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                Electricals
                Headlight
                LED
                LED
                Taillight
                LED
                LED
                Indicators
                LED
                LED
                Daytime Running Lamps
                -
                		Yes
                Low Fuel IndicatorYesYes
                Distance To EmptyYesYes
                Average Fuel Economy IndicatorYesYes
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                Tyres and Brakes
                Front Brake Size
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                320 mm
                300 mm
                Rear Brake Size
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                240 mm
                250 mm
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                33 psi
                32 psi
                Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                33 psi
                32 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)
                36 psi
                36 psi
                Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)
                38 psi
                36 psi
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                Underpinnings
                Frame
                Chromium Molybdenum Steel Frame Using The Engine As Stressed Element, Powder Coated (Subframe - Aluminium, powder coated )
                Tubular Diamond

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                  harshit on Aug 27, 2025
                  5.0
                  Mind blowing
                  A excellent bike which is more improved than the old version, fabulous 😍 , the way it has been designed, the parts of the bike , look , style , that attractiveness can easily pull any of the peoples attention and a best bike and soon even I'm gonna buy it for myself, and hope this company manufacturing many like that
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                  starboy on Jun 16, 2025
                  5.0
                  Nice and Sporty Bike
                  Comfortable ride with good seats placements worth buying.Best for sports and gives good milage.Wonderful bike with all features and safety is 5 star. Impressive features with bright colors and chromatic design. Galaxy first bike with nice and impressive features with affordable price. Nice and available service.
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                  1 1
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                  kevin on Mar 31, 2025
                  5.0
                  Worth of buying
                  Nice bike, the KTM engine comes with Adereline speed with good and very comfort seat that cant beatable speed and the headlight is very fantastic like duke 390 . I has a good engine which comes with 899 cc in affordable price . The showroom owners are good and make this to buy a new brand new vehicle.
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                  vaibhav on Jan 30, 2025
                  4.0
                  KTM 390 a sharp , agile , and thrilling ride
                  The KTM 890 Duke is an agile and powerful naked bike . offering an exiciting riding experience with its 889cc parallel-twin engine and responsive throttle. Its sharp, agggressive disign with led headlights makes it stnd outt, while the up right riding posistion ensures good control, through the firm seat may not be ideal for long rides. overall, its a great choice for riders looking for speed, style , and handling
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                  yug on Nov 15, 2024
                  4.5
                  YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS BEAST
                  Sexiest and slimmest bike Mind blowing power!!! More like chota packet bada dhamaka Iska exhaust looks omg!! Bro its looks mannn Getting a duke 890 in december
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                  ganesh on Sep 30, 2025
                  4.8
                  Kawasaki Vulcan with a heart of Ninja
                  The Kawasaki Vulcan S is a big, heavy cruiser bike that runs like a Ninja with a 659 CC parallel - twin engine delivering 61 HP. It offers smooth handling, modern features, and is well maintained in authorized showrooms. Single handedly driven, it combines power and style perfectly. It reaches a speed of 0 to 100 km in about 15 meters and breaks also efficiently,
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                  somnath on Jun 26, 2025
                  5.0
                  In short I call it "Rebel"
                  A perfect blend of vibe'eee ride sport bike performance, More sporty then most cruisers a unique mix of cruiser comfort and superbike performance, about handle it easy to ride in low speed, the powerful machine with modern look and a rebel engine, great for solo rider who want style, power and comfort in one pack
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                  rishabh on Oct 19, 2024
                  4.2
                  You can feel the power
                  You can feel the power when you sit in this bike, my ratings are 4.2 as it was asked about mileage and maintenance which obviously will be higher.
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                  wafi on Sep 10, 2024
                  3.3
                  Overall verdict of jawa
                  Overall bike is good but maintenance cost is much higher comparatively. But I love the looks of this
                  1
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                  ashok on Feb 04, 2022
                  4.0
                  Good For Riding
                  The bike is too good on highway’s but the problem is ground clearance, for every road hump we must slow down.
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                FAQs on KTM 890 Duke and Kawasaki Vulcan S

                Q) Which bike is better KTM 890 Duke or Kawasaki Vulcan S?

                A) As per our average user rating, KTM 890 Duke has a score of 4.4/5 while Kawasaki Vulcan S has rate of 4.5 /5.

                Q) Which bike among KTM 890 Duke and Kawasaki Vulcan S is cheaper?

                A) KTM 890 Duke price starts at Rs 14,50,000 & Kawasaki Vulcan S price starts at Rs 8,23,000 in Delhi . Kawasaki Vulcan S is cheaper between these.
                *Ex-showroom price in Delhi
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