Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special 2016 vs. Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special 2016

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special 2016 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special 2016

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Technical Specifications Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special 2016 compared to Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special 2016

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special 2016

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Engine and Drive Train

Engine type	Engine type	V	Engine type	In line crankpin offset
Bore	Bore	88 mm	Bore	78 mm
Stroke	Stroke	74.2 mm	Stroke	67.8 mm
Engine power	Engine power	50 HP	Engine power	47 HP
Rpm at Max. Power	Rpm at Max. Power	5,700 rpm	Rpm at Max. Power	7,250 rpm
Torque	Torque	78 Nm	Torque	52.3 Nm
Rpm at Torque	Rpm at Torque	3,700 rpm	Rpm at Torque	5,650 rpm
Compression Ratio	Compression Ratio	9.5	Compression Ratio	9.5
Ignition	Ignition	Digital	Ignition	Digital
Transmission	Transmission	Belt	Transmission	Chain
Number of gears	Number of gears	5	Number of gears	6
Cylinders	Cylinders	2	Cylinders	2
Strokes	Strokes	4-Stroke	Strokes	4-Stroke
Cooling	Cooling	liquid	Cooling	Oil-air
Displacement	Displacement	903 ccm	Displacement	648 ccm

Chassis

Frame	Frame	Steel	Frame	Steel
Frame type	Frame type	Double cradle	Frame type	Load-bearing engine

Brakes Front

Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Brakes Rear

Type	Type	Disc	Type	Disc
Piston	Piston	Double piston	Piston	Double piston

Dimensions and Weights

Front tyre width	Front tyre width	130 mm	Front tyre width	100 mm
Front tyre height	Front tyre height	90 %	Front tyre height	90 %
Front tyre diameter	Front tyre diameter	16 inch	Front tyre diameter	19 inch
Rear tyre width	Rear tyre width	180 mm	Rear tyre width	150 mm
Rear tyre height	Rear tyre height	70 %	Rear tyre height	80 %
Rear tyre diameter	Rear tyre diameter	15 inch	Rear tyre diameter	16 inch
Length	Length	2,465 mm	Length	2,260 mm
Width	Width	1,005 mm	Width	890 mm
Height	Height	1,065 mm	Height	1,155 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase	1,645 mm	Wheelbase	1,500 mm
Seat Height	Seat Height	680 mm	Seat Height	740 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	Fuel Tank Capacity	20 l	Fuel Tank Capacity	15.7 l
License compliancy	License compliancy	A	License compliancy	A2

Pros and Cons in comparison

Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special 2016

Unfortunately, our editors did not test this model.

Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023

Royal Enfield has given its new flagship the full name Super Meteor, and lo and behold, the likeable 650 is indeed a big hit. In future, the competition will have to dress warmly to keep up. The traditional Indian manufacturer has used its proven strengths and stepped up a gear with this cruiser, not only in terms of look and feel. The pretty Super Meteor 650 is a logical addition to the portfolio and will make many buyers happy.

Well-balanced motorbike

harmonious engine

high-quality feel

connectivity as standard

high-speed stability

powerful LED headlight

top price-performance ratio

Standard seat is a strain on long journeys

windshield undersized for tall people.

Price Comparison Avarage Market Price Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

Price Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special

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

Price Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

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Overview - Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Special 2016 vs Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 2023