Honda Rebel 500 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Honda Rebel 500 and the Kawasaki Vulcan S as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Honda Philippines, Inc. and Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation. Last verified .
Photo: Honda Philippines, via hondaph.com.
Honda Rebel 500
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱400,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱11,284
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Vulcan S
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱430,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,131
How they differ
- The Honda Rebel 500 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱400,000, which is ₱30,000 (7%) below the Kawasaki Vulcan S at ₱430,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Rebel 500 is estimated at ₱11,284 a month against ₱12,131 for the Vulcan S, a difference of ₱847 a month.
- The Vulcan S makes more power (61 PS against 46.2 PS for the Rebel 500).
- The Vulcan S has more torque (63 Nm against 43.3 Nm for the Rebel 500).
- The Vulcan S has the larger engine (649 cc against 471 cc for the Rebel 500).
- The Rebel 500 has the lower seat at 690 mm, 15 mm below the Vulcan S, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Vulcan S is the heavier bike (228 kg against 190 kg for the Rebel 500).
- The Vulcan S carries more fuel (14 L against 11.2 L for the Rebel 500).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Honda Rebel 500Standard, ₱400,000 | Kawasaki Vulcan SStandard, ₱430,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-Valve DOHC parallel twin | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves |
| Displacement (differs) | 471 cc | 649 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 46.2 PS | 61 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 8500 rpm | 7500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 43.3 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6000 | 6600 |
| Fuel system (differs) | n/a | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid-cooled | Liquid-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | n/a | Electric |
| Fuel economy (differs) | 27 km/L | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-Speed Manual Type | 6-speed, return shift |
| Final drive (differs) | n/a | Chain |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2206 mm | 2310 mm |
| Width (differs) | 822 mm | 855 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1093 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1490 mm | 1575 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 690 mm | 705 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 124 mm | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 190 kg | 228 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 11.2 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | n/a | Telescopic fork, 41 mm |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Showa twin shock | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability |
| Front brake (differs) | Single 296 mm discs with two piston calipers | Single disc, 300 mm, Dual-piston |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single 240 mm disc with single piston caliper | Single disc, 250 mm, Single-piston |
| Front tyre (differs) | 130 / 90 - 16 (Tubeless) | 120/70 R18 M/C 59H |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 150 / 80 - 16 (Tubeless) | 160/60 R17 M/C 69H |
| Frame (differs) | Diamond / Steel | Tubular diamond, steel |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | 2-channel ABS | ABS |
| Features | ||
| Instrument panel (differs) | Negative-LCD Meter | n/a |
| Headlight (differs) | All-LED lighting | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | USB Type-C charging port; Emergency Stop Signal; Honda Ignition Security System (HISS) | Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics |
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Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.