Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Yamaha Bolt
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Vulcan S and the Yamaha Bolt as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Yamaha Motor Philippines, 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: Yamaha Motor Philippines, via yamaha-motor.com.ph.
Yamaha Bolt
R-Spec variant
- SRP
- ₱619,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,462
How they differ
- The Kawasaki Vulcan S is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱430,000, which is ₱189,000 (31%) below the Yamaha Bolt at ₱619,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the Vulcan S is estimated at ₱12,131 a month against ₱17,462 for the Bolt, a difference of ₱5,331 a month.
- The Vulcan S makes more power (61 PS against 54.4 PS for the Bolt).
- The Bolt has more torque (80 Nm against 63 Nm for the Vulcan S).
- The Bolt has the larger engine (942 cc against 649 cc for the Vulcan S).
- The Bolt has the lower seat at 690 mm, 15 mm below the Vulcan S, which matters for shorter riders.
- The Bolt is the heavier bike (252 kg against 228 kg for the Vulcan S).
- The Vulcan S carries more fuel (14 L against 13 L for the Bolt).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Vulcan SStandard, ₱430,000 | Yamaha BoltR-Spec, ₱619,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, parallel twin, DOHC, 8 valves | Air-cooled, 4-stroke, SOHC, 4-valve, V-type, 2-cylinder |
| Displacement (differs) | 649 cc | 942 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 61 PS | 54.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 7500 rpm | 5500 rpm |
| Max torque (differs) | 63 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 6600 | 3000 rpm |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 | Fuel injection |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Air-cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | Electric starter |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | Constant mesh, 5-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | n/a |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |
| Width (differs) | 855 mm | 830 mm |
| Height (differs) | 1090 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1575 mm | 1570 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 705 mm | 690 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 228 kg | 252 kg |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 14 L | 13 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Telescopic fork, 41 mm | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link with spring preload adjustability | Swingarm |
| Front brake (differs) | Single disc, 300 mm, Dual-piston | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single disc, 250 mm, Single-piston | Hydraulic single disc brake |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 R18 M/C 59H | 100/90-19M/C (57H) tubeless |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 160/60 R17 M/C 69H | 150/80B16M/C (71H) tubeless |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular diamond, steel | Double cradle |
| Safety | ||
| ABS | ABS | ABS |
| Features | ||
| Other features (differs) | Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | n/a |
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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.