Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Harley Street 750: Kawasaki Vulcan S is the first ever cruiser from Kawasaki in India, it is powered by a 649cc, twin cylinder engine. The motor is tuned for a unique feel with 61 HP @ 7500 rpm and 63 Nm @ 6600 rpm. It comes mated to a 6-speed gearbox. Lack of aerodynamics and slight de-tune of power makes Vulcan S good for a top speed of 168 kmph. Kawasaki offers 705mm of seat height and 130mm of ground clearance with the new Vulcan S. It uses a single front and rear disc brake. At present, Vulcan S is available for INR 5.48 lakh (ex-showroom India).
The motorcycle rivals none other than Harley Davidson Street 750 in India. As the typical cruiser costs INR 5.33 lakh in India, Kawasaki has taken a bold step by keeping the price higher in comparison to the best-seller of this segment. Street 750 is powered by a 749cc, twin cylinder engine producing 59 Nm @ 3750 rpm. This makes it more powerful in overall terms as Street 750 claims 177 kmph of top speed in standard conditions. ABS is standard on both the cruisers. Both the bikes are city focused as fuel tank size is considerably smaller than that of a long distance cruiser.
Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Harley Street 750
Technical Specification Comparison
| Kawasaki Vulcan S | Harley Street 750 | |
| Displacement | 649 cc | 749 cc |
| Transmission | 6-Speed | 6-Speed |
| No. of Cylinders | 2-Cylinder | 2-Cylinder |
| Max. Power | 61 HP @ 7500 rpm | 53 HP @ 8000 rpm |
| Max. Torque | 63 NM @ 6600 rpm | 59 NM @ 3750 rpm |
| Fuel Supply | Fuel Injection | Fuel Injection |
| Engine Cooling | Liquid-Cooled | Liquid-Cooled |
| Engine Type | Parallel-Twin | V-Twin |
| Top Speed | 168 kmph (Approx.) | 177 kmph (Approx.) |
| Mileage | 22.7 kmpl (Claimed) | 22.3 kmpl (Claimed) |
Dimensions & Weight
Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Harley Street 750
| Kawasaki Vulcan S | Harley Street 750 | |
| Length | 2310 mm | 2215 mm |
| Width | 855 mm | 815 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1575 mm | 1520 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 145 mm |
| Seat Height | 705 mm | 720 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 235 kg | 233 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 14 litres | 13.1 litres |
Brakes & Suspension
| Kawasaki Vulcan S | Harley Street 750 | |
| Brakes (F) | 300 mm Single Disc | 292 mm Single Disc |
| Brakes (R) | 250 mm Single Disc | 260 mm Single Disc |
| Suspension (F) | Conventional Forks | Conventional Forks |
| Suspension (R) | Adjustable Monoshock | Dual Shock Absorbers |
| ABS | 2-Channel ABS | 2-Channel ABS |
Frame & Tyres
Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Harley Street 750
| Kawasaki Vulcan S | Harley Street 750 | |
| Frame | Perimeter Frame | Twin Tube Frame |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-18 | 100/80-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 160/60-17 | 150/70-15 |
| Front Wheel | 18-inch | 17-inch |
| Rear Wheel | 17-inch | 15-inch |
