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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Indian Chief Dark Horse Comparison

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Vulcan S vs Chief Dark Horse Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsVulcan SChief Dark Horse
Price7.59 L23.41 L
Power649.0 CC1890.0 CC
ClassCruiserCruiser
Mileage23 KM/L20.00 KM/L
Vulcan S
Kawasaki Vulcan S
*Ex-Showroom Price
7.59 L
Chief Dark Horse
Indian Chief Dark Horse
*Ex-Showroom Price
23.41 L
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STD BS VI
Kawasaki Vulcan S
STD BS VI
7.59 L
Black Smoke
Indian Chief Dark Horse
Black Smoke
23.41 L

Overview

Overall Rating
7.0
6.8
Design7.007.85
Performance7.507.00
Fuel Consumption5.007.00
Significance7.006.00
Safety7.006.00
Comfort7.507.00
Value For Money7.006.25

Specifications

Engine CC649.0 CC1890.0 CC
Max Torque62.40162.00
Top Speed170 kmph185 kmph
No. of Gears6 Gears6 Gears
Starting MechanismSelf StartSelf Start

Features

4 Round Ride Command No Yes
Rear Cylinder Deactivation No Yes
12V Charge Port No Yes
Keyless Ignition No Yes

Pros Cons of Kawasaki Vulcan S

Pros

  • Friendly ergonomics
  • Low-seat height
  • Powerful and refined motor

Cons

  • Dated design
  • Low ground clearance
  • Lacks electronics

Verdict

The Kawasaki Vulcan is a mid-sized cruiser which gets a 649 cc parallel-twin liquid-cooled engine. The motor is tuned to make 60 bhp at 7,500 rpm, and a peak torque of 62.4 Nm at 6,600 rpm, while paired with a 6-speed gearbox. The motorcycle tips the scales at 235 kg and comes with a 14 litres fuel tank. The seat height of the motorcycle is a low 705 mm. It is priced at Rs. 6.10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It is a decent option, perhaps one of the few options in the 650 cc cruiser segment.

Pros Cons Indian Chief Dark Horse

Pros

  • Design and Looks
  • Comfortable Ride Quality
  • Ergonomics and agility

Cons

  • Engine heat
  • Price tag
  • Manoeverability in traffic

Verdict

The Cleveland Ace Deluxe has its positives, and there are some areas of improvement, but it's got a difficult task cut out for it, even though retro motorcycles seem to be the flavor of the market right now. The Ace Deluxe is priced at an introductory ₹ 1.85 lakh (ex-showroom and that too, considering you still miss out on ABS and fuel injection. A more competitive pricing is expected once when more locally made components go into the bike.

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