India Kawasaki Motors Pvt. Ltd launches the BS-6 compliant MY21 middleweight cruiser the new Vulcan S in its family. The 2021 BS6 Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S will be available in Metallic Flat Raw Graystone colour, at an ex-showroom price of INR 579,000/-. The Vulcan was the last of the 650 range of motorcycle from the brand to come as Ninja, Z and Versys 650 have already been launched in the Indian market which are now BS6 compliant.
2021 BS6 Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S, with like profile of bigger-bore Vulcan, racing DNA of Kawasaki for superior power and handling, and with addition of ERGO-FIT sizing system, the Vulcan S is not your average cruiser, Vulcan S is the FUN TO RIDE cruiser and stands apart, with its Parallel Twin engine, which boast of being light weight in the twin cylinder cruiser segment, and is easy to manoeuvre, with quicker acceleration, and easier to stop.
2021 BS6 Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S unique frame and suspension layout, and its very non-traditional looks are designed for independent-minded riders, it does not require the rider to conform to any herd mentality fashion or lifestyle. Special attention is paid to ensuring high levels of fit & comfort, and confidence in riding make the new Vulcan S an attractive option for all riders looking for a stylish, accommodating motorcycle.
Highlights of the new 2021 BS6 Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S are:
1. 649cc parallel twin engine (Cleaner Emissions)
2. Modern, urban styling
3. Slim backbone-style rear frame
4. Ergo fit (Adjustable riding position – Handle, Seat and Foot peg)
5. Linkage-equipped offset laydown single-shock
6. Gear Position Indicator
Rideology is Kawasaki’s rider-centric development philosophy focused on how the riding experience offered by a Kawasaki is crafted, ensuring that our machines are fun to ride and rewarding to control. 2021 BS6 Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S prospective customers can book the new Vulcan S at the authorized dealership of IKM or by dropping booking enquiry at Kawasaki website.
TYPE Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twin
DISPLACEMENT 649 cc
BORE AND STROKE 83.0 x 60.0 mm
COMPRESSION RATIO 10.8 : 1
VALVE SYSTEM DOHC, 8 valves
FUEL SYSTEM Fuel injection: 38 mm x 2 with sub-throttles
FUEL TYPE / MINIMUM OCTANE RATING Unleaded petrol
IGNITION Digital
STARTING Electric
LUBRICATION Forced lubrication, semi-dry sump
TRANSMISSION 6-speed, return
MAXIMUM POWER 61 PS/7,500 rpm
MAXIMUM TORQUE 63.0 N.m/ 6,600 rpm
DIMENSIONS & CHASSIS
FRAME TYPE Perimeter, high-tensile steel
RAKE / TRAIL 31° / 120 mm
TYRE – FRONT 120/70 R18 M/C 59H
TYRE – REAR 160/60 R17 M/C 69H
WHEELBASE 1575 mm
GROUND CLEARANCE 130 mm
SEAT HEIGHT 705 mm
CURB MASS 235 kg
FUEL CAPACITY 14 Litres
OVERALL DIMENSIONS (L X W X H) 2,310 mm x 855 mm x 1090 mm
BRAKES & SUSPENSION
FRONT / WHEEL TRAVEL ø41 mm telescopic fork/130 mm
REAR / WHEEL TRAVEL Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload/80 mm
BRAKE – FRONT Single ø300 mm disc
CALIPER – FRONT Dual-piston
BRAKE – REAR Single ø250 mm disc
CALIPER – REAR Single-piston
