Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024 vs. Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

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Overview - Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Technical Specifications Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024 compared to Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024
Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Engine and Drive Train

Engine typeEngine typeIn line crankpin offsetEngine typeIn line
BoreBore78 mmBore83 mm
StrokeStroke67.8 mmStroke60 mm
Engine powerEngine power48 HPEngine power61 HP
Rpm at Max. PowerRpm at Max. Power7,150 rpmRpm at Max. Power7,500 rpm
TorqueTorque52.3 NmTorque62.4 Nm
Rpm at TorqueRpm at Torque5,150 rpmRpm at Torque6,600 rpm
Compression RatioCompression Ratio9.5 Compression Ratio10.8
StarterStarterElectric, KickStarterElectric
Clutch TypeClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bathClutch TypeMultiplate in oil-bath
IgnitionIgnitionDigitalIgnitionDigital
TransmissionTransmissionChainTransmissionChain
Transmission TypeTransmission TypeGearshiftTransmission TypeGearshift
Number of gearsNumber of gears6Number of gears6
CylindersCylinders2Cylinders2
StrokesStrokes4-StrokeStrokes4-Stroke
CoolingCoolingOil-airCoolingliquid
DisplacementDisplacement648 ccmDisplacement649 ccm

Suspension Front

Front suspensionFront suspensionTelescopic forkFront suspensionTelescopic fork
TravelTravel130 mmTravel130 mm

Suspension Rear

SuspensionSuspensionSwing armSuspensionSwing arm
Shock absorberShock absorberDual ShockShock absorberMonoshock
TravelTravel120 mmTravel80 mm

Chassis

FrameFrameSteelFrameSteel
Frame typeFrame typeLoad-bearing engineFrame typePerimeter

Brakes Front

TypeTypeSingle diskTypeSingle disk
DiameterDiameter320 mmDiameter300 mm
PistonPistonDouble pistonPistonDouble piston

Brakes Rear

TypeTypeDiscTypeDisc
DiameterDiameter240 mmDiameter250 mm
PistonPistonSingle pistonPistonSingle piston

Assistance Systems

Advanced Rider Assistance SystemsAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABSAdvanced Rider Assistance SystemsABS

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre widthFront tyre width100 mmFront tyre width120 mm
Front tyre heightFront tyre height90 %Front tyre height70 %
Front tyre diameterFront tyre diameter18 inchFront tyre diameter18 inch
Rear tyre widthRear tyre width130 mmRear tyre width160 mm
Rear tyre heightRear tyre height70 %Rear tyre height60 %
Rear tyre diameterRear tyre diameter18 inchRear tyre diameter17 inch
LengthLength2,119 mmLength2,310 mm
WidthWidth788 mmWidth880 mm
HeightHeight1,120 mmHeight1,100 mm
WheelbaseWheelbase1,398 mmWheelbase1,575 mm
Seat HeightSeat Height805 mmSeat Height705 mm
Kerb Weight (with ABS)Kerb Weight (with ABS)217 kgKerb Weight (with ABS)229 kg
Fuel Tank CapacityFuel Tank Capacity13.7 lFuel Tank Capacity14 l
License compliancyLicense compliancyA2License compliancyA

Pros and Cons in comparison

Pros and Cons in comparison

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition 2024

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

Kawasaki Vulcan S 2024

No matter which platform Kawasaki puts the 650 cubic two-cylinder in, the result is always a great motorbike! Even though the engine is unusually rev-happy for a cruiser, it results in a cruiser that actually qualifies as a sports cruiser when paired with the sporty chassis set-up. The only brake is the limited lean angle clearance, but this will not deter lovers of hearty footrest grinding. With such a good bike, we hope that Kawasaki will follow suit - after all, the Vulcan S has been with us almost unchanged since 2015.

powerful engine

chassis tuning with sporty Kawasaki DNA

real cruiser seating position

easy-to-read display

potential in tuning

Appearance a little outdated

moderate wind protection

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Price Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 Lightning Edition

Unfortunately, the data available to us is not sufficient to provide meaningful price information for this model.

Price Kawasaki Vulcan S

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