Kawasaki Ninja 500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Should you buy Kawasaki Ninja 500 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. Kawasaki Ninja 500 price in is Rs 5,66,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S price in is Rs 8,13,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Ninja 500 makes 45.4 PS and 42.6 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Vulcan S stand at 61 PS and 61 Nm respectively. Kawasaki offers the Ninja 500 in 2 colours whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S comes in 1 colours. Out of 10 user reviews, Vulcan S scores 4.5 whereas the Kawasaki Ninja 500 tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 16 user reviews..The Kawasaki Ninja 500 Mileage is around 26.31 kmpl, while the Kawasaki Vulcan S Mileage is around 20.58 kmpl.

Ninja 500 vs Vulcan S

Key Highlights	Ninja 500	Vulcan S
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	20.58 kmpl
Max Power	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC

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Basic Information	Kawasaki Ninja 500	Kawasaki Vulcan S
On-Road Price	Rs.6,38,000* Onwards	Rs.9,08,637* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	26.31 kmpl	20.58 kmpl
Max Power	45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews
Body Type	Sports Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 17,462 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 24,874 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.26,720 Ninja 500 Insurance	Rs.30,597 Vulcan S Insurance
Colours	Metallic Carbon GrayView All Colours	Metallic Flat Spark BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Kawasaki Ninja 500

Kawasaki Vulcan S

On-Road Price

Rs.6,38,000* Onwards

Rs.9,08,637* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

26.31 kmpl

20.58 kmpl

Max Power

45.4 PS @ 9000 rpm

61 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Ninja 500 Reviews

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews

Body Type

Sports Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 17,462

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 24,874

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.26,720
Ninja 500 Insurance

Rs.30,597
Vulcan S Insurance

Colours

Metallic Carbon GrayView All Colours

Metallic Flat Spark BlackView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
Displacement	451 cc	649 cc
Number Of Cylinders	2	2
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Valves (per cylinder)	4	4
Supply System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Clutch	Wet multi-disc	Wet Multi-Disc
Ignition	Digital	Digital
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	70 mm	83 mm
Stroke	58.6 mm	60 mm
Compression Ratio	11.3:1	10.8:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	42.6 Nm @ 6000 rpm	61 Nm @ 6600 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 8 Valve Parallel Twin DOHC

Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC

Displacement

451 cc

649 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	Yes	-
Instrument Console Type	Digital	Analogue and Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Navigation	Yes	-
Call/SMS Alerts	Yes	-
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	Digital	Digital
Passenger Backrest	-	Yes
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	Yes
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Features

USB Charging Port

Instrument Console Type

Digital

Analogue and Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Mobile Application	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	-
Traction Control	-	Yes
Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	-	K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Real Time Mileage Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	-	20.58 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)	-	24.37 kmpl
Overall Mileage	26.31 kmpl	20.58 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	-	3.48 Sec
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	-	4.13 Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	-	3.82 Sec
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	-	5.83 Sec
Braking 60-0 km/h	-	16.38 Sec
Braking 80-0 km/h	-	28.04 Sec
Braking 100-0 km/h	-	44.09 Sec
Claimed Top Speed	190 kmph	186 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

20.58 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

24.37 kmpl

Overall Mileage

26.31 kmpl

20.58 kmpl

Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)

3.48 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	14 L
Width	730 mm	855 mm
Length	1995 mm	2310 mm
Height	1120 mm	1090 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.8 L	2.1 L
Ground Clearance	145 mm	130 mm
Wheelbase	1375 mm	1575 mm
Dry Weight	157 kg	221 kg
Kerb Weight	171 kg	235 kg
Seat height	785 mm	705 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 L

Width

730 mm

855 mm

Length

1995 mm

2310 mm

Height

1120 mm

1090 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes
Distance To Empty	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	Yes	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	310 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Size	220 mm	250 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	28 psi	32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	28 psi	32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	32 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	32 psi	36 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

310 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

220 mm

250 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

28 psi

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

28 psi

32 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Trellis, High-tensile Steel	Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Underpinnings

Frame

Trellis, High-tensile Steel

Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Kawasaki Ninja 500
- 451cc twin-cylinder engine can handle everything: slow commutes, fast commutes, touring and even hardcore track days…all of it while being very easy to ride even for slightly inexperienced riders
- Looks - while the design hasn’t undergone a major change in years, the Ninja 500 is still a very good looking bike and will grab a lot of attention
- Handling - feels very nimble flicking from one corner to the other and once leaned over, the bike feels very stable as well
- Comfort - the raised clip-on ha
Kawasaki Vulcan S
- The modern cruiser design has been very well executed
- Relaxed and upright riding posture makes it easy to ride for long distances
- The engine offers exciting performance

Kawasaki Ninja 500
- Lack of features - the Ninja 500 misses out on traction control, navigation, a quickshifter and even adjustable levers, features that a lot of lower-priced bikes have as standard
- Price - at Rs 5,24,000 (ex-showroom India), the Ninja 500 is a lot more expensive than its closest rival, the Aprilia RS 457, which costs Rs 4,10,000 (ex-showroom Delhi)
- The Ninja 500 is only available in one colourway: Metallic Spark Black, which is quite subtle. It not being offered in Kawasaki’s signature Lime Green
Kawasaki Vulcan S
- The pearl matte sage green colour scheme doesn’t look that good

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Ninja 500
Vulcan S

R
rajeeb on May 06, 2025
4.5
Powe and Style Packege
Most stylish bike, power, performance, comfort,stying, full of packege. Service cost high but any one who owned Kakasaki he/ she may not worried about maintance cost. Top class bike ever, designe wow kaya kehna, mast bike hai there are not a single chance to complaint against this bike. This is the must buy vehicle.
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2 4
R
raafe on Mar 19, 2025
5.0
Best in segment with power delivery
Best in the segment with aggressive looks power delivery is great and the sound is excellent with good fuel efficiency and comfortable long drives rider doesnt get stiffness just a great machine by kawasaki The test drive was great and eagerly waiting for the bike the staff was also good and supportive
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1 2
B
bhaskar on Nov 09, 2024
5.0
Good driving experience, best bike
Good driving experience, best bike in the world I love it this bike bike performance was very good performance I love it
1
J
jatin on Oct 25, 2024
3.5
Great bike just worth
My neighbour have one and I also ride it on Sunday rides. Overall nice bike with the brand value of Kawasaki. Chlate time jb log dhekte h tab feel ate h koi superbike he chla rhe h 😂😂. Once Mount Abu Ride pr lekr gya tha kafi maza aya chla kr. Bike ki breaking kafi aachi hai. Bike comfortable h like R3 ke jaise haat dhukne nhi ate isme. Sitting posture normal sporty hai. Chaprio jaise nhi chlane pdte.
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1 1
D
dharma on Oct 12, 2024
5.0
Kawasaki love
Superb bike I love Kawasaki Very nice looking Amazing look engine performance are good Headlight so pretty Advance technology Price are good
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G
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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3 2
S
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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1 1
R
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.
1 1
W
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
A
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 Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Kawasaki Vulcan S

Q) Which bike is better Kawasaki Ninja 500 or Kawasaki Vulcan S?

A) As per our average user rating, Kawasaki Ninja 500 has a score of 4.5/5 while Kawasaki Vulcan S has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among Kawasaki Ninja 500 and Kawasaki Vulcan S is cheaper?

A) Kawasaki Ninja 500 price starts at Rs 5,66,000 & Kawasaki Vulcan S price starts at Rs 8,13,000 in Delhi . Kawasaki Ninja 500 is cheaper between these.

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