Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Kawasaki has launched the Vulcan cruiser motorcycle in India. The 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S is priced at Rs 7.10 lakh (ex-showroom, India).
For the 2023 model year, Kawasaki is offering the Vulcan S in India in just a single variant. The 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S for India is offered in just one colour option – Metallic Matte Carbon Grey.
Cosmetically, the 2023 Vulcan S remains unchanged compared to its predecessor. The 2023 Vulcan S continues to sport a single pod headlamp along with a teardrop-shaped 14-litre fuel tank, rider-only seat and the distinctive low and long silhouette of a cruiser.
The 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S retains the 649cc, parallel-twin engine that can be found on three other bikes on the Japanese firm’s Indian lineup. The liquid-cooled engine produces 59.9bhp at 7,500rpm and 62.4Nm of peak torque at 6,600rpm in the Vulcan S and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox.
The 2023 Vulcan S sports a perimeter frame setup. To take care of the rough stuff, the Japanese cruiser features a 41mm telescopic front fork and a preload-adjustable monoshock.
Braking duties on the Vulcan S are carried out by a 300mm disc with dual-piston callipers at the front and a 250mm disc at the rear featuring a single-piston calliper. The brakes are aided by dual-channel ABS.
The 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S sports a staggered setup with an 18-inch wheel at the front shod with 120/70 R18 M/C 59H tyre and a smaller 17-inch unit that sports a 160/60 R17 M/C 69H contact patch.
The Kawasaki Vulcan S is 2,310mm long, 855mm wide and 1,090mm tall. The Vulcan S features a 1,575mm long wheelbase and has a kerb weight of 235 kilogrammes. The Japanese middleweight cruiser motorcycle offers a ground clearance of 130mm and its saddle sits 705mm above the ground.
The Kawasaki Vulcan S currently rivals the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 and the Benelli 502C in India. However, the Vulcan S is considerably more expensive than its rivals. Kawasaki though looks set to remedy that problem by bringing in the newly revealed Eliminator 400 to boost its cruiser presence in our market.
Thoughts About The 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S
The 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan S features minimal updates for the new model year and is now priced at Rs 7.10 lakh which makes it a whole lot more expensive than its rivals. Whether customers go for the updated Vulcan S or wait for the Eliminator 400 is something we’ll surely be keeping an eye on.
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