Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Yamaha R3

In 2026 Kawasaki Vulcan S or Yamaha R3 choose which bike is best for you - compare these two bikes or scooters on the basis of their price, mileage, features, colours and other specs. Kawasaki Vulcan S Price starts at Rs. 7.59 Lakhs (ex-showroom price) whereas the Yamaha R3 Price starts at Rs. 3.39 Lakhs (ex-showroom price). Vulcan S engine makes power and torque 61 PS PS & 62.4 Nm. On the other hand, R3 engine makes power & torque 42 PS PS & 29.5 Nm respectively. The Vulcan S mileage is around 20.58 kmpl. The R3 mileage is around 25 kmpl.
Vulcan S vs R3 Comparison
KEY HIGHLIGHTS Vulcan s R3
BrandKawasakiYamaha
Price₹ 7.59 Lakhs₹ 3.39 Lakhs
Mileage20.58 kmpl25 kmpl
Engine Capacity649 cc321 cc
Power61 PS PS42 PS PS

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Vulcan S
₹7.59 Lakhs*
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R3
₹3.39 Lakhs*
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Specification
Fuel Capacity
14 L14 l
Length
2310 mm2090 mm
Ground Clearance
130 mm160 mm
Wheelbase
1575 mm1380
Height
1090 mm1140 mm
Kerb Weight
235 kg169 kg
Saddle Height
705 mm780 mm
Width
855 mm730 mm
Wheel Size
Front :-457.2 mm,Rear :-431.8 mmFront :-431.8 mm,Rear :-431.8 mm
ABS
Dual ChannelDual Channel
Front Brake Diameter
300 mm298 mm
Tyre Size
Front :-120/70-18 Rear :-160/60-R17Front :-110/70-17, Rear :- 140/70-17
Rear Brake Diameter
250 mm220 mm
Front Brake
DiscDisc
Wheels Type
Alloy-
Rear Brake
DiscDisc
Tyre Type
TubelessTubeless
Max Speed
186 kmph170 kmph
Max Power
61 PS @ 7500 rpm42 PS @ 10750 rpm
Stroke
60 mm44.1 mm
Max Torque
62.4Nm @ 6600 rpm29.5 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Transmission
ManualManual
Drive Type
Chain DriveChain Drive
Displacement
649 cc321 cc
Fuel Type
PetrolPetrol
Engine Type
Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke Parallel Twinliquid-cooled, 4-stroke, DOHC 2-cylinder, 4-valves
Cooling System
Liquid CooledLiquid Cooled
Clutch
Wet Multi-Disc, ManualMultiplate Wet Clutch
No Of Cylinders
22
Starting
Self Start OnlySelf Start Only
Valve Per Cylinder
42
Gear Box
6 Speed, Return6 Speed
Fuel Supply
Fuel InjectionFuel Injection
Bore
83 mm68 mm
Emission Type
bs6-2.0bs6-2.0
Front Suspension
41 mm telescopic fork 130 mm-
Rear Suspension
Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload 80 mm-
Features
Tachometer
AnalogueDigital
Tripmeter
DigitalDigital
Seat Type
SplitSplit
Speedometer
DigitalDigital
Additional Features
Lubrication - Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump, Rake / Trail - 31 / 120 mmCaster angle - 25 Degree, Trail - 95 mm, Fuel consumption indicator - Equipped
Odometer
DigitalDigital
Fuel Gauge
Digital-
Pass Switch
Yes-
Clock
Digital-
Instrument Console
Analogue and DigitalDigital
Passenger Footrest
Yes-
Display
YesYes
Tail Light
LEDLED
Turn Signal Lamp
LEDLED
Low Fuel Indicator
YesYes
Headlight
LEDBi-functional LED
Price (On-Road BreakUp)
On-Road Price
₹8,58,500₹3,80,541
Ex-Showroom Price
₹7,59,000₹3,39,028
RTO
₹64,800₹27,122
Insurance
₹34,700₹14,391
Accessories Charges
₹0₹0
FastTag Charges
₹0₹0
Other Charges
₹0₹0
EMI
₹18,452₹8,179
Expert Rating
-
Pros and Cons

Pros

Smooth enginePredictable handlingComfortable riding triangle

Cons

No slip-and-assist clutchToo expensive

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