Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Should you buy Honda Rebel 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. Honda Rebel 500 price in is Rs 5,49,469 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S price in is Rs 8,13,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Rebel 500 makes 46.22 PS and 43.3 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Vulcan S stand at 61 PS and 61 Nm respectively. Honda offers the Rebel 500 in 1 colours whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S comes in 1 colours. Out of 10 user reviews, Vulcan S scores 4.5 whereas the Honda Rebel 500 tallies 4.4 out of 5 based on 14 user reviews..The Honda Rebel 500 Mileage is around 27 kmpl, while the Kawasaki Vulcan S Mileage is around 20.58 kmpl.

Rebel 500 vs Vulcan S

Key Highlights	Rebel 500	Vulcan S
Mileage (Overall)	27 kmpl	20.58 kmpl
Max Power	46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC

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Basic Information	Honda Rebel 500	Kawasaki Vulcan S
On-Road Price	Rs.5,49,469* Onwards	Rs.9,08,637* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	27 kmpl	20.58 kmpl
Max Power	46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.4 Based on Honda Rebel 500 Reviews	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 15,886 Alert Me When Launched Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years	₹ 24,874 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Basic Information

Honda Rebel 500

Kawasaki Vulcan S

On-Road Price

Rs.5,49,469* Onwards

Rs.9,08,637* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

27 kmpl

20.58 kmpl

Max Power

46.22 PS @ 8500 rpm

61 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.4

Based on Honda Rebel 500 Reviews

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 15,886

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Rate of interest @9.7%* for 3 years

₹ 24,874

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Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4 Stroke, 8 valves Parallel Twin DOHC, Liquid Cooled	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	Wet multiplate	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	10.8:1
Emission Norm Compliance	bs6.2	bs6.2
Max Torque	43.3 Nm @ 6000rpm	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

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
Speedometer	Digital	Analogue
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Split	Split
Clock	-	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

Speedometer

Digital

Analogue

Tripmeter

Digital

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

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Traction Control

Additional Features/Information

K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	-	20.58 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)	-	24.37 kmpl
Overall Mileage	27 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	153 kmph	186 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

20.58 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

24.37 kmpl

Overall Mileage

27 kmpl

20.58 kmpl

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

3.48 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	11.2 L	14 L
Width	810 mm	855 mm
Length	2205 mm	2310 mm
Height	1090 mm	1090 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	-	2.1 L
Ground Clearance	125 mm	130 mm
Wheelbase	1490 mm	1575 mm
Dry Weight	-	221 kg
Kerb Weight	191 kg	235 kg
Engine Oil Capacity	3.2 L	-
Seat height	690 mm	705 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

11.2 L

14 L

Width

810 mm

855 mm

Length

2205 mm

2310 mm

Height

1090 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Projector Headlight	LED Projector	-
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)	-	32 psi
Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	32 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider)	-	36 psi
Rear Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)	-	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)

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

32 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Steel Diamond	Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Underpinnings

Frame

Steel Diamond

Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Honda Rebel 500
- Smooth and refined parallel-twin engine
- Segment-first E-Clutch technology
- Low seat height makes it beginner-friendly
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

Honda Rebel 500
- Design is very similar to the smaller Rebel 300
- Pillion seat isn't ideal for long-distance touring
Kawasaki Vulcan S
- The pearl matte sage green colour scheme doesn’t look that good

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User Reviews of Comparison

Rebel 500
Vulcan S

S
sougat on Nov 05, 2025
4.2
Perfect strong engine cruiser for style, comfort.
I chose this bike for its stunning cruiser design, strong road presence, looks and its engine. Its super comfortable, easy to handle, and perfect for both city rides and long highway trips and it is affordable also. The ride feels amazing! The engine is smooth, the balance is great, and it glides effortlessly on highways. Mileage is fair for a 500cc bike, and the comfort level is top-notch. Engine is very good and the look is premium. Yes, If you love stylish cruiser bikes with great comfort and performance, the Rebel 500 is worth it. It is perfect for those who want a good performance cruiser bike in affordable price with a stylish look.
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arnold on Sep 15, 2025
4.0
Best in that Price !!
The Mid and Top Range of the bike so so smooth yet powerful, a value for money in my opinion and it's compact too 📈 really love the performance, the crusing is also fair on this bike, really Enjoyed the ride. Although some people might think they are over charging, but trust me, it's better than a 650 ❤️
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A
aditya on Sep 07, 2025
4.3
Honda rebel : the actual meaning of adrenaline
You know, the Honda Rebel 500 is one of those bikes they just completely nailed. It skips all that flashy, heavy chrome we see on old school cruisers and goes for this modern, blacked-out bobber look that works. And the first thing you feel is how crazy low that seat is. Seriously, it's a huge confidence booster.
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1 1
A
avinash on Aug 20, 2025
4.0
Review of Rebel 500
Bike dikhne me very attractive lagti hai, iski design door se alag najriya paida krti hai, sbse main baat hai iska look, black colour sbse jyada bhaukali lagta hai, jb road par gujrati hai to aaju baju walon ki nigah bs isi baike ke charo taraf ghumti rahti hai, mileage thoda kam hai, pr koi baat nahi.
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T
tiwari on Aug 17, 2025
4.3
Pleasure rider
I recently bought this and my personal experience is amazing, specially for long ride I prefer this bike it's taken fuel but give a Joy of riding. I personally recommend this model to all bike Lovers who prefer comfortable ride and daily average is not more then 50-60 km to and fro it will be good option for those.
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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
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A
ashok on Feb 04, 2022
4.0
Good For Riding
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FAQs on Honda Rebel 500 and Kawasaki Vulcan S

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

A) As per our average user rating, Honda Rebel 500 has a score of 4.4/5 while Kawasaki Vulcan S has rate of 4.5 /5.

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

A) Honda Rebel 500 price starts at Rs 5,49,469 & Kawasaki Vulcan S price starts at Rs 8,13,000 in Delhi . Honda Rebel 500 is cheaper between these.

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