Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Should you buy Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE 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. Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE price in is Rs 11,00,763 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S price in is Rs 8,13,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the V-Strom 800 DE makes 84.3 PS and 78 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of Vulcan S stand at 61 PS and 61 Nm respectively. Suzuki offers the V-Strom 800 DE in 3 colours whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S comes in 1 colours. Out of 10 user reviews, Vulcan S scores 4.5 whereas the Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE tallies 4.3 out of 5 based on 4 user reviews..The Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE Mileage is around 22.7 kmpl, while the Kawasaki Vulcan S Mileage is around 20.58 kmpl.

V-Strom 800 DE vs Vulcan S

Key Highlights	V-Strom 800 DE	Vulcan S
Mileage (Overall)	22.7 kmpl	20.58 kmpl
Max Power	84.3 PS @ 8500 rpm	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
Engine Type	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC

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Basic Information	Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE	Kawasaki Vulcan S
On-Road Price	Rs.12,23,937* Onwards	Rs.9,08,637* Onwards
Mileage (Overall)	22.7 kmpl	20.58 kmpl
Max Power	84.3 PS @ 8500 rpm	61 PS @ 7500 rpm
User Rating	4.3 Based on Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE Reviews	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews
Body Type	Adventure Tourer Bikes	Cruiser Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 33,523 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 24,874 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.35,113 V-Strom 800 DE Insurance	Rs.30,597 Vulcan S Insurance
Colours	Pearl Tech WhiteChampion Yellow No 2 YU1Glass Sparkle Black YVBView All Colours	Metallic Flat Spark BlackView All Colours
Brochure	Brochure not available	Brochure not available

Basic Information

Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE

Kawasaki Vulcan S

On-Road Price

Rs.12,23,937* Onwards

Rs.9,08,637* Onwards

Mileage (Overall)

22.7 kmpl

20.58 kmpl

Max Power

84.3 PS @ 8500 rpm

61 PS @ 7500 rpm

User Rating

4.3

Based on Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE Reviews

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews

Body Type

Adventure Tourer Bikes

Cruiser Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 33,523

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 24,874

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.35,113
V-Strom 800 DE Insurance

Rs.30,597
Vulcan S Insurance

Colours

Pearl Tech WhiteChampion Yellow No 2 YU1Glass Sparkle Black YVBView All Colours

Metallic Flat Spark BlackView All Colours

Brochure

Brochure not available

Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC
Displacement	776 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	Assist And Slipper Clutch	Wet Multi-Disc
Ignition	Electronic Ignition (Transistorized)	Digital
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	84 mm	83 mm
Stroke	70 mm	60 mm
Compression Ratio	12.8 : 1	10.8:1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	78 Nm @ 6800 rpm	61 Nm @ 6600 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC

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

Displacement

776 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
Tachometer	Digital	-
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	Digital
Seat Type	Single	Split
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

Speedometer

Digital

Analogue

Tachometer

Digital

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	Yes	-
Service Due Indicator	Yes	Yes
Fuel Gauge	Digital	Digital
Riding Modes	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	Yes
Quickshifter	Yes	-
Windscreen	Yes	-
Additional Features/Information	Suzuki Intelligent Ride System, Gravel Mode	K-ACT (Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology)
Real Time Mileage Indicator	-	Yes
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Features and Safety

Switchable ABS

Service Due Indicator

Fuel Gauge

Digital

Riding Modes

Performance
City Mileage (Tested)	-	20.58 kmpl
Highway Mileage (Tested)	-	24.37 kmpl
Overall Mileage	22.7 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	205 kmph	186 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

20.58 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

24.37 kmpl

Overall Mileage

22.7 kmpl

20.58 kmpl

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

3.48 Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	20 L	14 L
Width	975 mm	855 mm
Length	2345 mm	2310 mm
Height	1310 mm	1090 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	3 L	2.1 L
Ground Clearance	220 mm	130 mm
Wheelbase	1570 mm	1575 mm
Dry Weight	-	221 kg
Kerb Weight	232 kg	235 kg
Engine Oil Capacity	3.9 L	-
Seat height	855 mm	705 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

20 L

14 L

Width

975 mm

855 mm

Length

2345 mm

2310 mm

Height

1310 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	310 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Size	260 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)	41 psi	36 psi
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Tyres and Brakes

Front Brake Size

310 mm

300 mm

Rear Brake Size

260 mm

250 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

33 psi

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

33 psi

32 psi

Underpinnings
Frame	Steel Frame with Detachable Rear Sub-Frame	Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Underpinnings

Frame

Steel Frame with Detachable Rear Sub-Frame

Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE
- The engine offers good power and performance for both touring and offroading
- The vertically stacked LED headlight setup looks nice
- The adjustable windscreen offers good wind protection while touring
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

Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE
- The plastic engine bash plate looks quite cheap
Kawasaki Vulcan S
- The pearl matte sage green colour scheme doesn’t look that good

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Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE
Rs.11,00,763^* Onwards
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Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE
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Rs.8,13,000^* Onwards
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Rs.9,45,000^* Onwards
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Rs.8,13,000^* Onwards
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User Reviews of Comparison

V-Strom 800 DE
Vulcan S

V
vishal on Dec 05, 2025
4.5
Value for money
Best adventure bike in this price range. It's underrated and somewhat cost less than Transalp. Weight of bike doesn't feel, thanks to its low centre of gravity. If you want a mile muncher with off road capabilities, then go for it! Suspensions are also adjustable with rebound and compression damping. It will be the best bike you will buy.
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jaydeepsinh on Jul 10, 2025
4.7
It's more than worth
The bike is much comfortable. It will give Best vibe for adventure bike. It's more worth to buy in india bcz of the Indian roads. I went to ladakh trip like 1200kms and it's so comfortable and also has good mileage. In this price range I think it will be more practical to buy this bike. In this segment the bike's maintenance cost is also not that much.
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shubh on Jun 05, 2024
4.7
The Suzuki V-Strom 800, also
The Suzuki V-Strom 800, also known as the V-Strom 650, is praised for its versatility, comfortable riding position, and reliability. Riders appreciate its strong engine performance, smooth handling on various terrains, and ample storage options, making it a great choice for both daily commuting and long-distance touring
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A
akash on May 06, 2024
3.3
review's 1
Bahut hi badhiya gadi review's. Bahut hi acha engine h. Bahut hi achi seat in car. features is 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 Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE and Kawasaki Vulcan S

Q) Which bike is better Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE or Kawasaki Vulcan S?

A) As per our average user rating, Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE has a score of 4.3/5 while Kawasaki Vulcan S has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE and Kawasaki Vulcan S is cheaper?

A) Suzuki V-Strom 800 DE price starts at Rs 11,00,763 & Kawasaki Vulcan S price starts at Rs 8,13,000 in Delhi . Kawasaki Vulcan S is cheaper between these.

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