Kawasaki Vulcan S [2022]
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Variant
Vulcan S [2022] Key Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Engine Capacity | 649 cc |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual |
| Kerb Weight | 235 kg |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 14 litres |
| Seat Height | 705 mm |
| Max Power | 59.94 bhp |
Kawasaki Vulcan S [2022] Summary
Kawasaki has introduced the 2022 Vulcan S in the Indian market. The changes to the 2022 iteration of the middleweight cruiser motorcycle are limited to cosmetic upgrades. The motorcycle is now available in Metallic Matte Graphenesteel Gray colour. The new paint theme includes a silver and gray colour combination on the fuel tank and on the radiator shrouds.
The Vulcan S already complied with the BS6 emission norms. Thus, the mechanical specifications retain the 649cc, parallel-twin, liquid-cooled motor that makes 59.94bhp of maximum power at 7,500rpm and 62.4Nm of peak torque at 6,600rpm. The engine is paired to a six-speed gearbox.
The feature list remains unaltered and the 2022 Kawasaki Vulcan S retains a halogen headlight, a semi-digital instrument cluster with gear position indicator, 18-inch front/17-inch rear wheels, a 14-litre fuel tank, an under-engine exhaust canister, and relaxed ergonomics. The hardware on the Vulcan S includes telescopic front forks, a rear mono-shock, single discs on both wheels, and dual-channel ABS.
The Kawasaki Vulcan S rivals the Benelli 502C cruiser in the Indian market. The Chinese-owned Italian brand offers the 502C at a lower price tag than the Kawasaki Vulcan S.
Kawasaki Vulcan S [2022] Review
Good Things
- Offers a comfortable riding position
- Has a refined 649cc engine
- Gets good build quality
Could be Better
- The rear suspension is stiff
- Could get a better instrument cluster
- Weight is on the heavier side
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Vulcan S [2022] Specifications & Features
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Specifications
Power & Performance
- Displacement649 cc
- Max Power59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
- Max Torque62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm
- Mileage - Owner Reported-
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Brakes, Wheels & Suspension
- Front Suspensionø41 mm telescopic fork/130 mm
- Rear SuspensionOffset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload/80 mm
- Braking SystemDual Channel ABS
- Front Brake TypeDisc
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Dimensions & Chassis
- Kerb Weight235 kg
- Seat Height705 mm
- Ground Clearance130 mm
- Overall Length2310 mm
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Manufacturer Warranty
- Standard Warranty2 year
- Standard Warranty30000 km
Features
- Touch Screen Display-
- Instrument Console-
- OdometerDigital
- SpeedometerSemi Digital
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Vulcan S [2022] Price in India
Kawasaki Vulcan S [2022] User Reviews
4.5/5
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Service experience
Maintenance cost
Extra Features
- All (4)
- Positive (3)
- Critical (1)
Cruiser with sports charter
2 years ago
Nithin
It’s an awesome powerful touring machine. Enjoying every moment. It’s a cruiser with a sports charter. Can cruise on 110-120 . Maximum I tried 170 but it can push more than that easily. Already changed the custom exhaust with moto wings. It’s super cool. Happy on each element. Feel free to take a test ride & experience the ride feel. I strongly suggest those who are looking for sports with cruise bikes below 10 lakhs.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Service experience
Maintenance cost
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Tips for other riders
Do as per the catalog.
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6
1
A powerhouse machine a true beast
2 years ago
Sandeep Parashar
I bought this powerful machine in Feb 2022. I’ve driven around 2000 kms.- looks: amazing, and is a great head turner. People take pictures of my bike, and sometimes girls too.- power: this is a powerful machine that goes to 100 kms in seconds. You can drag it in any gear, won’t disappoint you.- ground clearance: yes it’s a challenge only on speed breakers and potholes, but I guess nobody drives at speed in both cases, you usually slow down any vehicle. (changing the exhaust can solve this problem, I changed it. - mileage: 20 kms- weight: it’s around 250kgs if you install an engine guard. Yes it’s a heavy machine and it should be, after all, it’s a superbike. But no difficulties while driving it run smoothly.- sound: biggest disappointment is the sound. It's very very low due to the bs6 compliance. It doesn’t justify this powerful machine. You’ll have to change the exhaust for sure, as I did.- heating issue: not at all, though it's a 650 cc engine.- service cost: around 7k- should you buy it? yes for sure, it’s way better than Harley street 750 and the best in this price segment. Go for it.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Service experience
Maintenance cost
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
20 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Clean bike chain after a long ride and regular service, nothing else needs to worry.
Was this review helpful?
7
1
Great crossover bike from cruiser to sports adv
2 years ago
Avinash Nambiar
Bought the bike in Dec 21 and received it within 10-12 days; it looks and feels absolutely great and is a really underrated cruiser , probably because it has silent exhaust and not like other cruisers with a loud thump. But the engine makes tremendous power and the bike pulls like crazy on the road with a comfortable riding posture giving a great riding experience. Petrol tank could have been a little bigger as the 14l tank with 20kmpl average causes more refueling on long trips. I have driven 3000 km in a month and the driving pleasure is beautiful. Ground clearance is around 130mm and causes catcon to touch on certain steep speed breakers. Long rides are really comfortable with no back or shoulder stress at all . Perfect bike for those who want to shift from cruisers to sports/adventure bikes.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Service experience
Maintenance cost
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
21 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Rear monoshock suspension is best to be adjusted to level 4-5 on the hard side as the softer setting causes bike to hit certain speed breakers on highways
Was this review helpful?
19
1
Powerful machine
3 years ago
Pranav Shukla
The overall buying experience was amazing, the bike itself is an awesome machine, looks absolutely stunning. Gives the best riding experience ever, seating position is quite comfortable too. Servicing from dealership is easy they're humble and really polite people. The pros of this bike is that you're buying a freaking Kawasaki, with such power. The cons is that sometimes the bike feels super heavy and uncontrollable and the mileage isn't good enough. And the rear suspension is a bit stiff and make screechy sounds after about a year.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Service experience
Maintenance cost
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
27 kmpl
Was this review helpful?
19
13
Cruiser with sports charter
2 years ago
Nithin
It’s an awesome powerful touring machine. Enjoying every moment. It’s a cruiser with a sports charter. Can cruise on 110-120 . Maximum I tried 170 but it can push more than that easily. Already changed the custom exhaust with moto wings. It’s super cool. Happy on each element. Feel free to take a test ride & experience the ride feel. I strongly suggest those who are looking for sports with cruise bikes below 10 lakhs.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Service experience
Maintenance cost
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
5000-15000 km
Tips for other riders
Do as per the catalog.
Was this review helpful?
6
1
A powerhouse machine a true beast
2 years ago
Sandeep Parashar
I bought this powerful machine in Feb 2022. I’ve driven around 2000 kms.- looks: amazing, and is a great head turner. People take pictures of my bike, and sometimes girls too.- power: this is a powerful machine that goes to 100 kms in seconds. You can drag it in any gear, won’t disappoint you.- ground clearance: yes it’s a challenge only on speed breakers and potholes, but I guess nobody drives at speed in both cases, you usually slow down any vehicle. (changing the exhaust can solve this problem, I changed it. - mileage: 20 kms- weight: it’s around 250kgs if you install an engine guard. Yes it’s a heavy machine and it should be, after all, it’s a superbike. But no difficulties while driving it run smoothly.- sound: biggest disappointment is the sound. It's very very low due to the bs6 compliance. It doesn’t justify this powerful machine. You’ll have to change the exhaust for sure, as I did.- heating issue: not at all, though it's a 650 cc engine.- service cost: around 7k- should you buy it? yes for sure, it’s way better than Harley street 750 and the best in this price segment. Go for it.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Service experience
Maintenance cost
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
20 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Clean bike chain after a long ride and regular service, nothing else needs to worry.
Was this review helpful?
7
1
Great crossover bike from cruiser to sports adv
2 years ago
Avinash Nambiar
Bought the bike in Dec 21 and received it within 10-12 days; it looks and feels absolutely great and is a really underrated cruiser , probably because it has silent exhaust and not like other cruisers with a loud thump. But the engine makes tremendous power and the bike pulls like crazy on the road with a comfortable riding posture giving a great riding experience. Petrol tank could have been a little bigger as the 14l tank with 20kmpl average causes more refueling on long trips. I have driven 3000 km in a month and the driving pleasure is beautiful. Ground clearance is around 130mm and causes catcon to touch on certain steep speed breakers. Long rides are really comfortable with no back or shoulder stress at all . Perfect bike for those who want to shift from cruisers to sports/adventure bikes.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Service experience
Maintenance cost
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
21 kmpl
Tips for other riders
Rear monoshock suspension is best to be adjusted to level 4-5 on the hard side as the softer setting causes bike to hit certain speed breakers on highways
Was this review helpful?
19
1
Powerful machine
3 years ago
Pranav Shukla
The overall buying experience was amazing, the bike itself is an awesome machine, looks absolutely stunning. Gives the best riding experience ever, seating position is quite comfortable too. Servicing from dealership is easy they're humble and really polite people. The pros of this bike is that you're buying a freaking Kawasaki, with such power. The cons is that sometimes the bike feels super heavy and uncontrollable and the mileage isn't good enough. And the rear suspension is a bit stiff and make screechy sounds after about a year.
Rating Parameters
(out of 5)
Design and styling
Reliability
Performance
Service experience
Maintenance cost
Extra Features
About the Reviewer
Ridden for (If Owned)
0-5000 km
Got mileage of
27 kmpl
Was this review helpful?
19
13
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