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Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Comparison

Compare Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX to know which is better. Detailed bikes comparison on Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX; compare on-road price, performance and other features on bike comparison site.

Vulcan S vs Ninja 1000 Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsVulcan SNinja 1000
Price7.59 L12.98 L
Power649.0 CC1043.0 CC
ClassCruiserSports
Mileage23.00 KM/L17.00 KM/L
Vulcan S
Kawasaki Vulcan S
*Ex-Showroom Price
7.59 L
Ninja 1000
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
*Ex-Showroom Price
12.98 L
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STD BS VI
Kawasaki Vulcan S
STD BS VI
7.59 L
SX
Kawasaki Ninja 1000
SX
12.98 L

Overview

EMI Starting From₹22,523/month₹38,549/month
User Rating
7.0
8.2
Design7.008.00
Performance7.508.50
Fuel Consumption5.006.50
Significance7.008.00
Safety7.008.00
Comfort7.509.00
Value For Money7.007.75

Specifications

Engine CC649.0 CC1043.0 CC
Max Torque62.40111.00
Top Speed170 kmph244 kmph
No. of Gears6 Gears6 Gears

Features

Long wheelbase Yes-
Under-engine muffler Yes-
Relaxed, foot-forward riding position Yes-
Large disc brakes Yes-
Linkage-equipped offset laydown single-shock Yes-
ABS and Switchable Traction Control- Yes
Assist And Slipper Clutch- 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 Kawasaki Ninja 1000

Pros

  • Nimble handling
  • Comfortable riding position
  • Extremely value friendly

Cons

  • Massive exhaust
  • Lacks pillion seat comfort
  • Expensive spares

Verdict

The Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX remains one of the most accessible litre-class full-faired offerings on sale and the in-line four-pot motor makes for a highly likeable highway companion. Powered by a 1,043 cc liquid-cooled, four-pot motor that develops 140 bhp at 10,000 rpm and 111 Nm of peak torque at 8,000 rpm, the bike has a lot of electronic aids including ABS, cruise control, three-level traction control, Kawasaki Cornering Management function, quickshifter and more.

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