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Forty-Eight vs Vulcan S

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Harley Davidson Forty-Eight
Ex-showroom

₹632,000 - ₹1,879,000

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Kawasaki Vulcan S
Ex-showroom

₹710,000

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Value check

Start with price: Harley Davidson Forty-Eight at ₹632,000 - ₹1,879,000; Kawasaki Vulcan S at ₹710,000.

Body style

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Powertrain

Use the detailed specifications below to compare performance and efficiency values.

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Starting Price

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

₹632,000 - ₹1,879,000

Kawasaki Vulcan S

₹710,000

Power

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

66 HP @ 6000 rpm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

61 HP @ 7500 rpm

Torque

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

96 Nm @ 3500 rpm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm

Mileage / Range

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight mileage is 19.2 kmpl (company-claimed).

Kawasaki Vulcan S

In terms of performance, the 650cc cruiser bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.5 seconds.

Length

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

2165 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

2310 mm

Width

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

820 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

855 mm

Ground Clearance

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

110 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

130 mm

Images

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Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

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Kawasaki Vulcan S

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Detailed Specifications

Compare 100 technical specs across 6 categories with 46 highlighted differences.

Total specs

100

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Differences found

46

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Other Features

32 differences in this category

Other Features
77 visible specs
32 differences

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Front Suspension

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

49mm Telescopic Forks

Kawasaki Vulcan S

41mm Telescopic Forks

Low Battery Indicator

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Wheelbase

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

1495 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

1575 mm

Primary drive

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Chain, 38/57 Ratio

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Voltage

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

12V

Kawasaki Vulcan S

12V

Clock

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Digital

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Lean Angle, Left (deg.)

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

27 Degree

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Rear Tyre

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

150/80-B16 77H

Kawasaki Vulcan S

160/60-R17 M/C (69H)

Availability Status in India

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Discontinued

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Available

Battery Type

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Maintenance Free

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Maintenance Free

ABS Light

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Exhaust/Muffler

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Black, Staggered, Shorty Exhaust with Dual Mufflers

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Turn Signal Light (Rear)

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

LED

Pass Light

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Odometer

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Analogue

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Digital

Lean Angle, Right (deg.)

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

27 Degree

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Front Tyre

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

130/90-B16 73H

Kawasaki Vulcan S

120/70-R18 M/C (59H)

Bike Variant

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki Vulcan S (New Model)

Trail

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

135 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

120 mm

Head Light

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Quartz Halogen, 55-Watt Low Beam, 60-Watt High

Kawasaki Vulcan S

LED

Frame (Chassis)

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Mild Steel Tubular Frame

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Perimeter, High-Tensile Steel

Turn Signal Light (Front)

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

LED

Ground Clearance

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

110 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

130 mm

Cooling

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Air Cooled

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Liquid Cooled

Stroke

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

96.8 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

60 mm

Speedometer

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Handlebar-Mounted Electronic Speedometer

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Digital

Wheel Type

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Black, Split 9-Spoke Cast Aluminum w/ Machined Highlights

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Alloy Wheels

Number of Cylinders

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

2

Kawasaki Vulcan S

2

Rake

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

30.2 degree

Kawasaki Vulcan S

31°

Security System

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

2-Wheeler Type

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Cruiser

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Cruiser

Emission Norms

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

BS6-Compliant

Kawasaki Vulcan S

BS6-Compliant

Similar Bikes

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Triumph Bonneville Speedmaster, Harley Davidson Street Bob, Indian Scout, Triumph Bonneville Bobber

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Harley-Davidson Street 750, Royal Enfield Interceptor 650, Kawasaki Z650, Kawasaki Ninja 650, Kawasaki Versys 650, Benelli 502C

Rear Wheel

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

16-inch

Kawasaki Vulcan S

17-inch

Braking System

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

2-Channel ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)

Kawasaki Vulcan S

2-Channel ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Kerb Weight

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

252 kg

Kawasaki Vulcan S

235 kg

Clutch

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Multiplate Wet

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Bore

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

88.9 mm

Kawasaki Vulcan S

83 mm

Trip Meter

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Dual Tripmeter

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Digital

Compression Ratio

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

9:1

Kawasaki Vulcan S

10.8:1

LED Indicator Lights

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Rear Suspension

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Twin Shocks

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Offset Laydown Single-Shock, Linkage Equipped, with Adjustable Preload

Electric Start

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Gear Ratios

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

1st-9.004, 2nd-6.432, 3rd-4.783, 4th-3.965, 5th-3.4

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Capacity

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

12 Ah

Kawasaki Vulcan S

8.6Ah

Low Oil Pressure Light

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Latest Price in India

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Harley-Davidson Forty-Eight price was Rs 13.49 lakh before being discontinued.

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki Vulcan S price is Rs 7.10 lakh (ex-showroom).

Front Wheel

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

16-inch

Kawasaki Vulcan S

18-inch

Number of Gears

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

5

Kawasaki Vulcan S

6

Colour Options

Other Features

Different

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Vivid Black, Reef Blue, White Sand Pearl

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Metallic Flat Raw Graystone

Tachometer

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Analogue

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Analogue

Dry Weight

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

247 kg

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

RPM/Gear Display

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Yes

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Not listed

Ignition

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Digital

Pillion Footrest

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Tubeless Tyres

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Performance

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

In terms of performance, the 650cc cruiser bike can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in around 5.5 seconds.

Valve System

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

DOHC, 8 Valves

Gearbox Type

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

6-Speed, Return

ABS

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

2-Channel ABS

Official Tagline

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Your Way

Value for Money

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

****

Pillion Grabrail

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Rear Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

80 mm

Rider’s Footpegs

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Adjustable

Tail Light

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

LED

Build Quality

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

****

Ex Showroom Price vs On Road Price

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Ex-Showroom Price is the Manufacturing Cost of the vehicle + Dealer/Seller Profit + GST (Goods and Service Tax) + Transportation Charges (from the manufacturing plant to the dealership). On the other hand, the On-Road Price is the actual cost you pay to the dealership to make the vehicle legal to run on the roads. It includes Ex-Showroom Price in your city + RTO Charges (Vehicle Registration) + One Time Road Tax + Insurance Charges. The On-Road Price also includes some optional things like if you opt for Genuine Accessories and Extended Warranty while buying a vehicle. Please note that the On-Road Price varies a lot across different states in India due to different percentage for the State Registration Charges.

Design

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

****

Front Wheel Travel

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

130 mm

Gear Indicator

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Steering Angle

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

35°(Left), 35°(Right)

Step-up Seat/Split Seat

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Top Speed

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki Vulcan S top speed is 170 kmph (approximate).

On Road Price

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Kawasaki Vulcan S on road price is Rs 8.17 lakh in Delhi, Rs 8.45 lakh in Mumbai, Rs 8.27 lakh in Kolkata and Rs 8.38 lakh in Chennai. The prices mentioned here are approximate and we suggest you contact your nearest Kawasaki dealership to get the exact on-road price quote in your city.

Lubrication

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Forced Lubrication, Semi-Dry Sump

Automatic Headlamp On (AHO)

Other Features

Same

Harley Davidson Forty-Eight

Not listed

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Forty-Eight vs Vulcan S

Which is better among Harley Davidson Forty-Eight and Kawasaki Vulcan S?

The better choice depends on what you value most. Use the quick comparison, key differences, and full specifications on this page to compare Harley Davidson Forty-Eight and Kawasaki Vulcan S by price, body style, fuel type, transmission, dimensions, performance, and available features.

How do Harley Davidson Forty-Eight and Kawasaki Vulcan S prices compare?

Based on the available data, Harley Davidson Forty-Eight is listed with ₹632,000 - ₹1,879,000, while Kawasaki Vulcan S is listed with ₹710,000. Check the vehicle pages for city-specific and latest price details.

Where can I find detailed specifications for Harley Davidson Forty-Eight and Kawasaki Vulcan S?

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