Kawasaki Vulcan S BS6: Top 5 Highlights

Kawasaki India has updated its product portfolio with the launch of the BS6-compliant Vulcan S. The latest iteration of the middleweight cruiser gets a BS6-compliant motor and a new paint option. The design, on the other hand, remains similar to the BS4 model. Here we list the top five highlights of the Kawasaki Vulcan S BS6.

Design

The design of the 2021 Vulcan S remains similar to the BS4 model. Thus, the cruiser motorcycle continues to feature a muscular styling, teardrop-shaped fuel tank, inverted triangle headlamp, split-style seat, low-slung profile, laidback riding position, blacked-out components and the short exhaust. The handlebar, seat and footpegs are adjustable. The motorcycle, unlike the Ninja 650 and the Z650, does not get the 4.3-inch full-colour TFT screen. Instead, it continues to use a semi-digital instrument cluster that comprises of an analogue tachometer and a digital display.

Colour

The 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan S is available in a single colour option – Metallic Flat Raw Graystone. In comparison, the previous model was available in two colours – Orange and Black. The dark paint theme on the 2021 model is complemented by red highlights on the fuel tank and rim stickers.

Engine

The mechanical specifications continue to include a 649cc, parallel twin-cylinder, liquid-cooled, DOHC, eight-valve engine. The motor is linked to a six-speed gearbox.

Hardware

Like the design, the hardware on the 2021 model, too, is similar to the BS4 motorcycle. The suspension setup comprises of telescopic forks at the front and an off-set mono-shock at the back. Anchoring power comes from single discs on both wheels while the safety net includes dual-channel ABS.

Price

The BS6-compliant Kawasaki Vulcan S is priced at Rs 5,79,000. In comparison, the BS4 model was available at Rs 5,49,900 for the Black paint and Rs 5,59,900 for the Orange colour.