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Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

Compare Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X vs Kawasaki Vulcan S to know which is better. Detailed bikes comparison on Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X vs Kawasaki Vulcan S; compare on-road price, performance and other features on bike comparison site.

Thunderbird 500X vs Vulcan S Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsThunderbird 500XVulcan S
Price2.23 L7.59 L
Power499.0 CC649.0 CC
ClassCruiserCruiser
Mileage30 KM/L23 KM/L
Thunderbird 500X
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹2.23 L
Vulcan S
Kawasaki Vulcan S
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹7.59 L
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STD
Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500X
STD
2.23 L
STD BS VI
Kawasaki Vulcan S
STD BS VI
7.59 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

User Rating
N/A
7.0
Design7.00
Performance7.50
Fuel Consumption5.00
Significance7.00
Safety7.00
Comfort7.50
Value For Money7.00

Specifications

Max Torque41.3062.40

Features

Instrument ConsoleNANA
OdometerNANA
SpeedometerNANA
Fuel GaugeNANA
Start MechanismNANA
Hazard Warning IndicatorNANA
Stand IndicatorNANA
Tripmeter CountNANA
Tripmeter TypeNANA
TachometerNANA
Low Battery IndicatorNANA
Gear IndicatorNANA
Low Fuel IndicatorNANA
ClockNANA
Service Reminder IndicatorNANA
Pillion Seat TypeNANA
Remote KeyNANA
Cruise ControlNANA
ABS No No
LED Tail Lamp Yes No
LED DRL (Daylight Running Light) Yes No
Long wheelbase No Yes
Under-engine muffler No Yes
Relaxed, foot-forward riding position No Yes
Large disc brakes No Yes
Linkage-equipped offset laydown single-shock No Yes

Pros Cons 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.

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