Honda CB650R
Honda CB650R
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RM 43,499
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Honda CB650R vs Kawasaki Vulcan S Comparison

The detailed Motorcycles comparison of Honda CB650R and Kawasaki Vulcan S, based on price, specifications & other features is shown below. The Honda CB650R priced at RM 43,499 while the Kawasaki Vulcan S Motorcycles has a price tag of RM 27,172. Comparing the technical specifications, Kawasaki Vulcan S engine displacement is 649 while the Honda CB650R houses a 649 engine.

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Overview: CB650R vs Vulcan S

Key Features

Start Option Electric Electric
Displacement 649 cc 649 cc
Maximum Power 93.8 hp 60.16 hp

Best Loan Offers

DP RM 8,700 Installment : RM 508 x 84 Months VIEW DECEMBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.68/5
25 reviews
4.33/5
24 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • A novice-friendly superbike lookalike

    I like the style of the Honda CB650R. The details and swept-back pipes are stylish. The seat is very comfortable and scooped out. The pillion seat is...

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    Cipher Aug 19, 2025 for Honda CB650R
  • Caters to the needs of all kinds of riders

    Kawasaki Vulcan S is a great choice for all types of riders despite their experience level and riding style preference. You can definitely go for it...

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    S
    Sajjad Jan 24, 2024 for Kawasaki Vulcan S

From The Experts

Things we like

Great design

Instrument Cluster

Superb handling

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Learner-friendly dynamics

Comfortable ergonomics with a low seat

Modern Cruiser aesthetics

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Things we don't like

Suspension

Price

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Low foot pegs grind too easily

No electronics

Disappointing exhaust note

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Engine & Performance

Displacement 649 cc 649 cc
Maximum Power 93.8 hp 60.16 hp
Fuel Tank Capacity 15.4 L 14.0 L
Valves Per Cylinder 4 4
Drive Type Chain Drive Chain Drive
Clutch Type Wet, Multi-Plate Wet, Multi-Plate
Compression Ratio 11.6:1 10.8:1
Exhaust Pipes 4 Into 1 Exhaust 2 In 1 Exhaust
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve, 4-Stroke, Liquid Cooled DOHC Engine 2-Cylinder 4-stroke Parallel Twin, 8 Valves DOHC, Liquid Cooled
Maximum Torque 64 Nm 63 Nm
Cooling System Liquid Cooled Liquid Cooled
Valve Configuration DOHC DOHC
Bore X Stroke 67 mm x 46 mm 83 mm x 60 mm
No. Of Strokes 4-Stroke 4-Stroke
No. Of Cylinder 4 2
RPM at Maximum Torque 8500 rpm 6600 rpm
RPM at Maximum Power 12000 rpm 7500 rpm
Lubrication System -- Forced Lubrication, Wet Sump
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Dimension

Category Sport Cruiser
Kerb Weight 202 kg 225 kg
Ground Clearance 150 mm 130 mm
Seating Capacity 2 2
Seat Height 810 mm 705 mm
Height 1075 mm 1100 mm
Width 780 mm 880 mm
Length 2130 mm 2310 mm
Wheel Base 1450 mm 1575 mm
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Fuel & Ignition

Ignition System Full Transisterized Digital
Start Option Electric Electric
Fuel Supply System PGM-FI Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol

Electrical

Battery Voltage 12 V 12 V
Battery Capacity 8.6 Ah --

Wheels & Tyres

Rear Tyre 180/55 ZR17 160/60 R17
Front Tyre 120/70 ZR17 120/70 R18
Tyre Type Runflat Radial
Rear Wheel Size R17 R17
Front Wheel Size R17 R18

Chassis & Suspension

Rear Suspension Swingarm Offset Laydown Single-Shock
Front Suspension Showa Separate Function USD Fork Telescopic Fork
Suspension Travel(Front) -- 130 mm
Suspension Travel(Rear) -- 80 mm

Gear & Transmission

Transmission Type Manual Manual
Gear Box 6-Speed 6-Speed

Safety & Security

ABS Yes --
Pass Switch Yes Yes
Riding Modes Road, Sport Road, Sport Cruise, Road Cruise, Road
Leg Guards No No
Shutter Lock No No
Launch Control No No
Engine Check Warning Yes Yes
Side Reflectors Yes --
Back Rest No No
Wheel Lock Front/back No No
Traction Control -- No
Stability Control -- No
Central Locking -- No
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Console

Odometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital Digital Digital
Navigator No No
Oil Change Indicator Yes --
Speedometer Digital Digital Digital Digital
Tachometer Yes Yes
Display Screen Yes Yes
Tripmeter Yes Yes
Side Stand Indicator -- No
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Chassis & Suspension

Seat Type Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped Dual Stepped
Body Frame Type Diamond Diamond Perimeter Perimeter
Side Wings No No
Body Frame Material Steel Steel Steel Steel

Electrical

Head Lamp LED LED Bulb Bulb
Indicator Light Yes Yes
Tail Lamp LED LED Bulb Bulb
Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Accessory Outlet No --

Differentiating Features

Height Adjustable Seats No No
Cruise Control No No
Additional Features -- Dual Throttle Valves Dual Throttle Valves

Brake

Front Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc
Rear Brake Disc Disc Disc Disc

Videos of Honda CB650R and Kawasaki Vulcan S

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  • 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S: First Ride Impression -- Ep.1
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  • 2015 Kawasaki VULCAN S Test ride review
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  • 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S First Ride - MotoUSA
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  • 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S
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  • 2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S Review
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