Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Royal Enfield Shotgun 650: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Kawasaki Vulcan S (2022-2025) and the Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 (2024-present), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Kawasaki Vulcan S 61 hp, Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 47 hp.
- Torque: Kawasaki Vulcan S 62.8 Nm, Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 52.3 Nm.
- Weight: Kawasaki Vulcan S 228 kg, Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 240 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Kawasaki Vulcan S (2022-2025)61 (best)
- Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 (2024-present)47
Torque Nm
- Kawasaki Vulcan S (2022-2025)62.8 (best)
- Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 (2024-present)52.3
Weight kg
- Kawasaki Vulcan S (2022-2025)228 (best)
- Royal Enfield Shotgun 650 (2024-present)240
Full specs
| Specification |  2022-2025 · Café Remove |  2024-present Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cruiser | Cruiser |
| Years | 2022-2025 | 2024-present |
| Engine | 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin, DOHC, 8 valves | 648cc air-cooled parallel twin, SOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, fuel injected |
| Cylinders | 2 | 2 |
| Displacement | 649 cc | 648 cc |
| Power | 61 hp @ 7,500 rpmBest | 47 hp @ 7,250 rpm |
| Torque | 62.8 Nm @ 6,600 rpmBest | 52.3 Nm @ 5,650 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual, chain final drive | 6-speed manual, chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 228 kg (wet)Best | 240 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 706 mm | 795 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 14 LBest | 13.8 L |
| Front suspension | 41mm telescopic fork, non-adjustable, 5.1 in (129.5mm) travel | Showa SF-BPF upside-down fork, 120 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Single shock on twin-sided steel swingarm, adjustable spring preload only (no rebound adjustment), 3.2 in (81.3mm) travel | Twin shocks (RSU) with 5-step preload adjustment, 90 mm travel |
| Brake system | Single front / single rear hydraulic disc brakes with ABS standard | ABS (standard); linked braking listed by motorcycle.com |
| Front brake | Single 300mm disc, Nissin twin-piston caliper | 320 mm disc |
| Rear brake | Single 250mm disc, Nissin single-piston caliper | 300 mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70R18 (Dunlop Sportmax D220, 59H) | 100/90-18 tubeless |
| Rear tire | 160/60R17 (Dunlop Sportmax D220, 69H) | 150/70-17 tubeless |
| Quickshifter | No | Not available |
| Launch price | USD 7,899 (US) | Not available |