Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Moto Morini X-Cape

Should you buy Kawasaki Vulcan S or Moto Morini X-Cape 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 Vulcan S price in is Rs 8,13,000 (ex-showroom price) whereas the Moto Morini X-Cape price in is Rs 6,40,000 (ex-showroom). The engine in the Vulcan S makes 61 PS and 61 Nm . On the other hand, the power and torque of X-Cape stand at 60.83 PS and 54 Nm respectively. Kawasaki offers the Vulcan S in 1 colours whereas the Moto Morini X-Cape comes in 2 colours. Out of 1 user reviews, X-Cape scores 4.5 whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S tallies 4.5 out of 5 based on 10 user reviews..The Kawasaki Vulcan S Mileage is around 20.58 kmpl, while the Moto Morini X-Cape Mileage is around 23.92 kmpl.

Vulcan S vs X-Cape

Key Highlights	Vulcan S	X-Cape
Mileage (City)	20.58 kmpl	23.92 kmpl
Max Power	61 PS @ 7500 rpm	60.83 PS @ 8250 rpm
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC	Inline 2 Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 8 Valve, DOHC

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Basic Information	Kawasaki Vulcan S	Moto Morini X-Cape
On-Road Price	Rs.9,08,637* Onwards	Rs.7,19,082* Onwards
Mileage (City)	20.58 kmpl	23.92 kmpl
Max Power	61 PS @ 7500 rpm	60.83 PS @ 8250 rpm
User Rating	4.5 Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews	4.5 Based on Moto Morini X-Cape Reviews
Body Type	Cruiser Bikes	Adventure Tourer Bikes
EMI Starts	₹ 24,874 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years	₹ 19,685 Get EMI offers Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years
Insurance	Rs.30,597 Vulcan S Insurance	Rs.27,882 X-Cape Insurance
Colours	Metallic Flat Spark BlackView All Colours	Smoky AnthraciteView All Colours
Brochure	Brochure not available	Download Brochure

Basic Information

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Moto Morini X-Cape

On-Road Price

Rs.9,08,637* Onwards

Rs.7,19,082* Onwards

Mileage (City)

20.58 kmpl

23.92 kmpl

Max Power

61 PS @ 7500 rpm

60.83 PS @ 8250 rpm

User Rating

4.5

Based on Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews

4.5

Based on Moto Morini X-Cape Reviews

Body Type

Cruiser Bikes

Adventure Tourer Bikes

EMI Starts

₹ 24,874

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

₹ 19,685

Get EMI offers

Rate of interest @6%* for 3 years

Insurance

Rs.30,597
Vulcan S Insurance

Rs.27,882
X-Cape Insurance

Colours

Metallic Flat Spark BlackView All Colours

Smoky AnthraciteView All Colours

Brochure

Brochure not available

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Engine and Transmission
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC	Inline 2 Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 8 Valve, DOHC
Displacement	649 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 Multidisc, Sliding
Ignition	Digital	-
Gearbox	6 Speed	6 Speed
Bore	83 mm	83 mm
Stroke	60 mm	60 mm
Compression Ratio	10.8:1	11.2 : 1
Emission Norm Compliance	BS6.2	BS6.2
Max Torque	61 Nm @ 6600 rpm	54 Nm @ 7000 rpm
Starting System	Self Start Only	Self Start Only
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Engine and Transmission

Engine Type

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

Inline 2 Cylinder, Liquid-Cooled, 8 Valve, DOHC

Displacement

649 cc

Number Of Cylinders

Cooling System

Liquid Cooled

Features
USB Charging Port	-	Yes
Instrument Console Type	Analogue and Digital	Digital
Bluetooth Connectivity	-	Bluetooth
Navigation	-	Yes
Call/SMS Alerts	-	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Digital
Tachometer	-	Digital
Tripmeter	Digital	Digital
Odometer	Digital	-
Seat Type	Split	Split
Body Graphics	-	Yes
Clock	Digital	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

Analogue and Digital

Digital

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth

Navigation

Features and Safety
Switchable ABS	-	Yes
Service Due Indicator	Yes	-
Fuel Gauge	Digital	-
Riding Modes	-	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	-
Windscreen	-	Yes
Additional Features/Information	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	23.92 kmpl
Overall Mileage	20.58 kmpl	23.92 kmpl
Roll-ons 30-70 kmph (3rd Gear)	3.48 Sec	4.53 sec Sec
Roll-ons 40-80 kmph (4th Gear)	4.13 Sec	5.59 sec Sec
Acceleration (0-80 Kmph)	3.82 Sec	4.34 Sec
Acceleration 0-100 kmph (sec)	5.83 Sec	6.07 Sec
Braking 60-0 km/h	16.38 Sec	17.30 m Sec
Braking 80-0 km/h	28.04 Sec	30.31 m Sec
Braking 100-0 km/h	44.09 Sec	46.68 m Sec
Claimed Top Speed	186 kmph	175 kmph
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Performance

City Mileage (Tested)

20.58 kmpl

Highway Mileage (Tested)

24.37 kmpl

23.92 kmpl

Overall Mileage

20.58 kmpl

23.92 kmpl

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

3.48 Sec

4.53 sec Sec

Dimensions and Capacity
Fuel Tank Capacity	14 L	18 L
Width	855 mm	900 mm
Length	2310 mm	2200 mm
Height	1090 mm	1390 mm
Fuel Tank Reserve Capacity	2.1 L	-
Ground Clearance	130 mm	175 mm
Wheelbase	1575 mm	1480 mm
Dry Weight	221 kg	-
Kerb Weight	235 kg	215 kg
Seat height	705 mm	810 mm
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Dimensions and Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 L

18 L

Width

855 mm

900 mm

Length

2310 mm

2200 mm

Height

1090 mm

1390 mm

Electricals
Headlight	LED	LED
Taillight	LED	LED
Indicators	LED	LED
Daytime Running Lamps	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	300 mm	298 mm
Rear Brake Size	250 mm	255 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

300 mm

298 mm

Rear Brake Size

250 mm

255 mm

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider)

32 psi

Front Tyre Pressure (Rider & Pillion)

32 psi

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

Underpinnings

Frame

Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Steel Tube Trellis Frame

Pros & Cons

Pros
Cons

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
Moto Morini X-Cape
- Has Dakar-rally bikes inspired looks
- Engine is free revving and has ample low-end torque
- Gets fully adjustable Marzocchi suspension

Kawasaki Vulcan S
- The pearl matte sage green colour scheme doesn’t look that good
Moto Morini X-Cape
- Does not get switchable ABS
- Tyres do not inspire much confidence
- Priced exorbitantly

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User Reviews of Comparison

Vulcan S
X-Cape

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.
1 2
Kawasaki Vulcan S Reviews

Vulcan S Reviews

S
sumant on May 03, 2025
4.5
One of a kind
Its a perfect adventure bike with versatile add on features and best for all indian terrain, all season low maintenance bike for intermediate riders, its worth buying budget motorcycle with good quality engine in this price segment, fuel economy is best compared to other same cc bikes , its too comfortable.. value for money
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FAQs on Kawasaki Vulcan S and Moto Morini X-Cape

Q) Which bike is better Kawasaki Vulcan S or Moto Morini X-Cape?

A) As per our average user rating, Kawasaki Vulcan S has a score of 4.5/5 while Moto Morini X-Cape has rate of 4.5 /5.

Q) Which bike among Kawasaki Vulcan S and Moto Morini X-Cape is cheaper?

A) Kawasaki Vulcan S price starts at Rs 8,13,000 & Moto Morini X-Cape price starts at Rs 6,40,000 in Delhi . Moto Morini X-Cape is cheaper between these.

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