Kawasaki Vulcan S Launched At Rs 5.44 lakh In India
Kawasaki has launched a new middleweight cruiser called the Vulcan S, powered by the same 650cc motor powering the Ninja 650
Kawasaki has launched a new middleweight cruiser called the Vulcan S, powered by the same 650cc motor powering the Ninja 650
The Vulcan S is a modern-looking motorcycle that follows the new trend of cruiser styling with a black theme instead of chrome all around. This new approach can also be seen on motorcycles like the Indian Scout and Harley-Davidson Street Rod.
The Vulcan S is a mix of Kawasaki green with a lot of matt black-finished components, with brushed metal finish on the headlight. It is powered by the same motor that powers the Kawasaki Ninja 650 and Z650, a 649cc, four-stroke, liquid-cooled parallel twin.
To better suit its cruising duties the engine derived from the Ninja 650 is detuned a bit and delivers 61PS of power at 7500rpm and 62.78Nm of torque at 6600rpm. Power here is transmitted to the rear wheel via a 6-speed gearbox. As is claimed by Kawasaki, the engine also offers a smoother power delivery with revised camshaft profiles, intake funnel length, throttle body spacer and air intake for a better low- and mid-range performance.
The Kawasaki Vulcan S gets ergo-fit adjustability this allows you to adjust three components to suit your riding posture based on how short or tall you are. Moreover, the seat has got a two-step height adjustability and the handlebar too can be adjusted in two different positions: forward and backward, and that too by upto an inch.
Apart from this, Kawasaki offers telescopic front forks and an offset rear shock absorber to handle most road conditions. Unfortunately though, to keep costs in check, the is no ABS on offer.
Kawasaki Vulcan S is priced at Rs 5.44 lakh (ex-showroom, pan India), and will go on sale via the CKD route, with only the black colour on offer. At this price point it is all set to take on the likes of the Harley-Davidson Street 750 and the Royal Enfield Interceptor 650.
Kawasaki Vulcan S User Reviews
- Kawasaki Vulcan with a heart of NinjaThe 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,Read More3 2
- 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 packRead More1 1
- You can feel the powerYou 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
- Overall verdict of jawaOverall bike is good but maintenance cost is much higher comparatively. But I love the looks of this1
- Good For RidingThe bike is too good on highway’s but the problem is ground clearance, for every road hump we must slow down.1 2