Honda NX500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Should you buy Honda NX500 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. Honda NX500 price in is Rs 7,43,900 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S price in is Rs 8,13,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the NX500 makes 47.59 PS and 43 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Vulcan S stand at 61 PS and 61 Nm respectively. Honda offers the NX500 in 2 colours whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S comes in 1 colours. Out of 10 user reviews, Vulcan S scores 4.5 .

NX500 vs Vulcan S

Key Highlights	NX500	Vulcan S
Mileage	-	20.58 kmpl
Max Power	47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC

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Basic Information	Honda NX500	Kawasaki Vulcan S
On-Road Price	Rs.8,32,090* Onwards	Rs.9,08,637* Onwards
Mileage	-	20.58 kmpl
Max Power	47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	-	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 22,789 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 24,874 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.28,678 NX500 Insurance	Rs.30,597 Vulcan S Insurance
Colours	Mat Gunpowder Black MetallicPearl Horizon WhiteView All Colours	Metallic Flat Spark BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Download Brochure	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Honda NX500

Kawasaki Vulcan S

On-Road Price

Rs.8,32,090* Onwards

Rs.9,08,637* Onwards

Mileage

20.58 kmpl

Max Power

47.59 PS @ 8600 rpm

61 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews

Body Type

Adventure Tourer Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 22,789

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 24,874

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.28,678
NX500 Insurance

Rs.30,597
Vulcan S Insurance

Colours

Mat Gunpowder Black MetallicPearl Horizon WhiteView All Colours

Metallic Flat Spark BlackView All Colours

Brochure

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
Displacement	471 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	E-Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc
Ignition	-	Digital
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	67 mm	83 mm
Stroke	66.8 mm	60 mm
Compression Ratio	10.7± 0.2	10.8:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	43 Nm @ 6500 rpm	61 Nm @ 6600 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4 Stroke, 8 Valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled 2-cylinder

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

Displacement

471 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
Tachometer	Digital	-
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
Body Graphics	Yes	-
Clock	Yes	Digital
Passenger Backrest	-	Yes
Stepup Seat	-	Yes
Rear Footpegs	Yes	Yes
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
Distance To Empty	-	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
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	Honda RoadSync Android and iOS Honda Selectable Torque Control	K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Real Time Mileage Indicator	-	Yes
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Features and Safety

Mobile Application

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Traction Control

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	-	20.58 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)	-	24.37 kmpl
Overall Mileage	-	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	-	186 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

20.58 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

24.37 kmpl

Overall Mileage

20.58 kmpl

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

3.48 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.5 L	14 L
Width	830 mm	855 mm
Length	2165 mm	2310 mm
Height	1415 mm	1090 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.6 L	2.1 L
Ground Clearance	180 mm	130 mm
Wheelbase	1445 mm	1575 mm
Dry Weight	-	221 kg
Kerb Weight	199 kg	235 kg
Seat height	830 mm	705 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

17.5 L

14 L

Width

830 mm

855 mm

Length

2165 mm

2310 mm

Height

1415 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
Average Fuel Economy Indicator	-	Yes
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Electricals

Headlight

LED

Taillight

LED

Indicators

LED

Daytime Running Lamps

Tyres and Brakes
Front Brake Size	296 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Size	240 mm	250 mm
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)	29 psi	32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	29 psi	32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	36 psi	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	36 psi	36 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

296 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

240 mm

250 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

29 psi

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

29 psi

32 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Steel Diamond	Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Underpinnings

Frame

Steel Diamond

Perimeter, high-tensile steel

NX500 comparison with similar bikes

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Rs.7,43,900^* Onwards
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Rs.6,62,000^* Onwards
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Vulcan S comparison with similar bikes

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Kawasaki Vulcan S
Rs.8,13,000^* Onwards
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Rs.6,62,000^* Onwards
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Kawasaki Vulcan S
Rs.8,13,000^* Onwards
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Rs.6,40,000^* Onwards
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Rs.8,13,000^* Onwards
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Rs.8,63,000^* Onwards
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User Reviews of Comparison

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.
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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 Honda NX500 and Kawasaki Vulcan S

Q) Which bike among Honda NX500 and Kawasaki Vulcan S is cheaper?

A) Honda NX500 price starts at Rs 7,43,900 & Kawasaki Vulcan S price starts at Rs 8,13,000 in Delhi . Honda NX500 is cheaper between these.

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