2024 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs KAWASAKI Vulcan S
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Technical score (estimate)
Weighted mix of power, torque, power-to-weight, top speed and lighter weight within this comparison only. Not a real-world verdict — riding style and roads matter.
Usage fit (estimate)
Rough scores for city riding, touring, sporty riding and new riders — mix of specs and bike category. Same caveats as the technical score: traffic, skill and tyres matter.
City / commute
Touring / long rides
Sporty riding
New rider friendly
Seat height (cm)
Figures are as in the database; boots, suspension sag and road surface change how tall the bike feels.
- 2024 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 74 cm Tallest seat here
- KAWASAKI Vulcan S 70.5 cm Lowest seat here
Spread in this comparison: about 3.5 cm.
Rough guide: comfortable flat-foot reach often needs inseam roughly in the same ballpark as seat height (varies a lot by ergonomics).
Auto summary from specs
Generated from the numbers in the comparison — not a review.
- Power spans 47 hp (2024 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650) up to 61 hp (KAWASAKI Vulcan S).
- Torque spans 52.3 Nm (2024 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650) up to 63 Nm (KAWASAKI Vulcan S).
- Weight spans 229 kg (KAWASAKI Vulcan S) to 241 kg (2024 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650).
- Engine sizes are very close.
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| Specification | Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 | KAWASAKI Vulcan S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Royal Enfield | KAWASAKI |
| Model | Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 | KAWASAKI Vulcan S |
| Engine size | 650cc | 650cc |
| Power | 47hp | 61hp |
| Torque | 52.3nm. | 63nm. |
| Cylinders / valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves | Twin cylinder, 8 valves |
| Weight | 241kg | 229kg |
| Front brake | Single 320mm disc, twin piston oating caliper | 300 mm single disc, dual-piston caliper |
| Rear brake | Single 300mm disc, twin piston oating caliper | 250 mm single disc, single-piston caliper |
| Seat height (cm) | 74cm | 70.5cm |
| Front tyre | 100/90 - 19 M/C 57H (Tubeless Type) | 120/70-18 |
| Rear tyre | 150/80 B16 M/C 71H (Tubeless Type) | 160/60-17 |
| Cooling | Oil cooled | Liquid cooling |
| Front suspension | 43mm Upside Down Telescopic Fork, 120mm travel | 41 mm telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Twin Shocks, 101mm travel, preload adjustable | Horizontal monoshock, link-type, 7-step adjustable preload |
| Motorcycle type | Chopper – Cruiser | Chopper – Cruiser |
| Top speed | 190km/h | 190km/h |
| Fuel capacity / consumption | 15.7 L – 5.3 L/100km | 14 L – 6 L/100km |
| Service network | ||
| Service quality | ||
| Parts availability | ||
| Price | $7299 | $7349 |
| Brand price lists | View Royal Enfield price list | View KAWASAKI price list |
| Extra features | -Adjustable footpegs -Adjustable clutch lever / brake lever -Economical riding indicator -Dual throttle valves |
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2024 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs 2023 KAWASAKI Vulcan S: listed specifications
The 2024 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 and 2023 KAWASAKI Vulcan S are closely matched in displacement, while the Vulcan S has more peak power and torque, and a lower listed weight.
Engine displacement
Super Meteor 650 and Vulcan S have very similar engine displacement (650 cc vs 650 cc).
Peak power
Vulcan S has a clear listed power advantage (61 hp vs 47 hp).
Torque
Vulcan S has a clear listed torque advantage (63 Nm vs 52.3 Nm).
Listed top speed
Super Meteor 650 and Vulcan S have very similar listed top speeds (190 km/h vs 190 km/h).
Cooling
Super Meteor 650 is listed as oil-cooled, and Vulcan S is listed as liquid-cooled.
Weight and seat height
Vulcan S has a modest listed weight advantage (229 kg vs 241 kg). There is a noticeable listed seat-height difference: Super Meteor 650 is listed higher (74 cm) than Vulcan S (70.5 cm).
Conclusion
The measurable differences are therefore concentrated in peak power, torque, weight and seat height, while displacement and listed top speed remain relatively close.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 vs KAWASAKI Vulcan S?
Both are listed at 190 km/h (118 mph) top speed in our specification data.
Which has more horsepower, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 or KAWASAKI Vulcan S?
KAWASAKI Vulcan S has 61 hp compared with 47 hp on the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650.
Which is lighter, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 or KAWASAKI Vulcan S?
KAWASAKI Vulcan S is lighter at 229 kg vs 241 kg for Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650.
Which is better, Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 or KAWASAKI Vulcan S?
It depends on your riding style. Compare top speed, weight, fuel use and price in the table on this page, then vote for the bike you prefer.
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