Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Royal Enfield Classic 650
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Vulcan S and the Royal Enfield Classic 650 as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Motociclista Scatola Inc. Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Vulcan S
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱430,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,131
Photo: Royal Enfield (Eicher Motors Limited), via royalenfield.com.
Royal Enfield Classic 650
Vallam Red variant
- SRP
- ₱429,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱12,103
How they differ
- The Royal Enfield Classic 650 is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱429,000, which is ₱1,000 (0%) below the Kawasaki Vulcan S at ₱430,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Classic 650 is estimated at ₱12,103 a month against ₱12,131 for the Vulcan S, a difference of ₱28 a month.
- The Vulcan S makes more power (61 PS against 47.1 PS for the Classic 650).
- The Vulcan S has more torque (63 Nm against 52.3 Nm for the Classic 650).
- The Vulcan S has the lower seat at 705 mm, 95 mm below the Classic 650, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Classic 650 is the heavier bike (243 kg against 228 kg for the Vulcan S).
- The Classic 650 carries more fuel (14.8 L against 14 L for the Vulcan S).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Vulcan SStandard, ₱430,000 | Royal Enfield Classic 650Vallam Red, ₱429,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves | Inline twin, 4-stroke, SOHC |
| Displacement (differs) | 649 cc | 648 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 61 PS | 47.1 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7500 rpm | 7250 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 63 Nm | 52.3 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6600 | 5650 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 | Electronic fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | n/a |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed constant mesh |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2310 mm | 2318 mm |
| Width (differs) | 855 mm | 892 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1090 mm | 1137 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1575 mm | 1475 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 705 mm | 800 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 130 mm | 154 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 228 kg | 243 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 14 L | 14.8 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 41 mm | Telescopic fork, 43 mm, 120 mm travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability | Twin shocks, 90 mm travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc, 300 mm, Dual-piston | 320 mm disc, twin-piston floating caliper |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 250 mm, Single-piston | 300 mm disc, twin-piston floating caliper |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 R18 M/C 59H | 100/90-19 |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160/60 R17 M/C 69H | 140/70 R18 |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular diamond, steel | Steel tubular spine frame |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | Dual-channel ABS |
| Features | ||
| Headlight (differs) | n/a | LED |
| Other features (differs) | Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | USB Type-C charging point |
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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.