Kawasaki Vulcan S Vs Honda CB 1000R comparison

Ex-Showroom Price

New Delhi

₹ 5.79 Lakh

₹ 13.38 Lakh

Overview

Kawasaki Vulcan S Vs Honda CB 1000R Comparison: Which bike is Better?

Trying to figure out which of these bikes or scooters to buy? Compare the Vulcan S Vs CB 1000R on carandbike to make an informed buying decision as to which bike to buy in 2020. This comparison has been carried out on the basis of prices, engine specifications, mileage, and features of these two-wheelers.

Vulcan S Vs CB 1000R – Which model is Cheapest?

The ex-showroom, New Delhi price of the Honda CB 1000R starts at ₹ 13.38 Lakh. On the other hand, the price of the base version of the Kawasaki Vulcan S starts at ₹ 5.79 Lakh.

Key Features	Kawasaki Vulcan S	Honda CB 1000R
Price	₹ 5.79 Lakh	₹ 13.38 Lakh
Mileage	23.00 Kmpl	16.00 Kmpl
Power	N/A	N/A
Engine	649.0 CC	998.0 CC
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Vulcan S Vs CB 1000R – Which gives Better Mileage?

As for the claimed fuel efficiency, the Honda CB 1000R base engine returns 16 Kmpl. The Kawasaki Vulcan S base returns 23 Kmpl.

Vulcan S Vs CB 1000R – Which has a Better Engine Efficiency?

In the powertrain department, the Honda CB 1000R gets bhp Petrol engine, whereas the Kawasaki Vulcan S comes in bhp Petrol engine.

Engine

Engine CC	649.0 cc	998.0 cc
No Of Cylinder	2	4
Max Power	60 bhp @ 7500 rpm	123.4 bhp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque	63.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm	99 Nm @ 7750 rpm
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Delivery	Fuel Injection	PGM - FI Electronic Fuel Injection
Cooling System	Liquid Cooled	Liquid-Cooled
Starting Mechanism	Self Start	Self Start
Bore x stroke	83.0 x 60.0 mm	N/A
Compression	10.8 : 1	N/A
Emission Standard	BS VI	N/A

Fuel Consumption

Fuel Tank Capacity	14.0 L	17.0 L
Reserve Fuel Capacity	N/A	4.0 L
Mileage	23.00 Kmpl	16.00 Kmpl
Overall Riding Range	N/A	N/A

Dimension and Weight

Kerb Weight	235 kg	222 kg
Length	2310 mm	2105 mm
Width	855 mm	805 mm
Height	1090 mm	1095 mm
Wheelbase	1575 mm	1445 mm
Ground Clearance	130 mm	130 mm
Seat Height	705 mm	825 mm

Transmission

No. Of Gears	6 Gears	6 Gears
Clutch	Wet, Multi-disc	Hydraulically Actuated Clutch

Chassis and Suspension

Chassis Type	Perimeter, High-tensile Steel	Mono-backbono;cast Aluminium
Front Suspension	ø41 Mm Telescopic Fork/130 Mm	43 Mm Inverted HMAS Cartridge ?type Telescopic Fork With Step Less Preload, Compression And Rebound Damping Adjustment, 120 Mm Axle Travel
Rear Suspension	Offset Laydown Single-shock, Linkage Equipped, With Adjustable Preload/80 Mm	Monoshock With Gas -charged HMAS Damper Featuring 10 ? Step Preload, Compression And Rebound Damping Adjustment, 128 Mm Axle Travel

Braking

Front Brake Type	Single Disc	Hydraulic Disc With 4-piston Caliper
Rear Brake Type	Single Disc	Hydraulic Disc With -piston Caliper
Front Disc/Drum Size	300 mm	310 mm
Rear Disc/Drum Size	250 mm	256 mm

Wheel and Tyres

Wheel Size	18 inches	17 inches
Wheel Type	Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels
Front Tyre	120/70 R18 M/C 59H	120/70 ZR17M/C (58 W)
Rear Tyre	160/60 R17 M/C 69H	180/50 ZR17M/C (73 W)

Electricals

Battery	Maintenance Free	12V 8.6AH
Headlight	Bulb And Reflector Type	Halogen
Tail Light	LED	LED

Standard Features

Speedometer	Digital	Digital
Tachometer	Analogue	Digital
Gear Indicator
Fuel Warning Indicator
Fuel Gauge
Low Oil Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Pillion Seat
Pillion Grabrail
Engine Kill Switch
Clock
Tripmeter Type	Digital	Digital
Tripmeter Count
Pass Light
Large disc brakes		-
Linkage-equipped offset laydown single-shock		-
Long wheelbase		-
Relaxed, foot-forward riding position		-
Under-engine muffler		-
ABS	-
Dual-Channel ABS	-
Effortless Assist/Slipper Clutch	-
Embellished With Full LED Lighting	-
LCD Display	-
Redesigned Exhaust & Muffler	-
Roading Four-Cylinder Engine	-

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