Benelli Trk 552 vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Autocar India

Benelli Trk 552

Standard

7.22 lakh

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Standard

8.13 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

554 cc
649 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Fueling

Fuel Injection
–

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

2 cylinder
2 cylinder

Aspiration

Naturally Aspirated
–

Max Engine Power

53.3 HP @ 8500 rpm
59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

49.3 Nm @ 6500 rpm
62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm

Bore

70.5 mm
83 mm

Stroke

71 mm
60 mm

Ignition

T.C.I.
–

Number of Gears

6
6

Slipper clutch

–

Reverse gear

–

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Gearbox Type

6-Speed
–

Clutch

Slipper Clutch
Wet Multiplate

Spark Plugs

–
1 Per Cylinder

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

20 L
14 L

Top Speed

171 kph
186 kph

Reserve Fuel Capacity

–
2.1 L

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Steel trellis frame
Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Chassis type

Trellis Frame
Perimeter, High-tensile steel

Front Suspension Type

50 mm upside-down telescopic fork, 140 mm travel
ø41 mm telescopic fork/130 mm

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Rear Suspension Type

Monoshock, continuously adjustable preload, 60 mm travel
Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload/80 mm

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Electronic suspension

–

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Alloy

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Tyre make and model

Pirelli
–

Front Tyre Size

120/70 ZR17
120/70 - R18

Rear Tyre Size

160/60 ZR17
160/60 - R17

Radial tyres

–

Front Disc/Drum Size

320 mm
–

Rear Disc/Drum Size

260 mm
–

Calliper Type

Dual 4-piston calipers (front); 1-piston caliper (rear)
Front - 2 Piston, Rear - 1 Piston

Wheel Size

Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch
–

Brake type

Front - Disc, Rear - Disc
–

Front Wheel Size

17 inch
18 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

320 mm
300 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

260 mm
250 mm

Dimensions

Length

2220 mm
2310 mm

Width

915 mm
855 mm

Height

1450 mm
1090 mm

Wheelbase

1505 mm
1575 mm

Seat height

835 mm
705 mm

Adjustable seat height

–

Ground Clearance

190 mm
130 mm

Kerb Weight

235 kg
235 kg

Safety

Combined Braking System

–

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Cornering ABS

–

Hazard lights

Wheelie control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Traction control

–

Features

Headlamp Type

Halogen headlamp with LED DRL
Halogen Bulb

Daytime Running Lights

Backlit switchgear

–

Underseat storage light

–

Audio System

–

USB Charging Port

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Navigation

Launch Control

–

Steering Damper

–

Cruise Control

Auto-Blipper

–

Keyless Lock

–

Keyless Start

–

Hill-hold Assist

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Stepped Seat

Low Oil Indicator

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Grabrail

Pillion Seat

Pillion Footrest

Electric Start

Clock

Battery

12V 11.2Ah
Maintenance Free

Headlight Bulb Type

Halogen
Halogen Bulb

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Turn Signal

Odometer

Digital Fuel Guage

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Antilock Braking System

Bosch ABS
Dual Channel ABS

Low Battery Indicator

–

No. of Tripmeters

–
2

Pass-light switch

–

Shift Light

–

Stand Alarm

–

Tripmeter

–

Tripmeters Type

–
Digital

Engine-kill switch

–

Instrumentation

Instrument console

Digital
Semi-Digital

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Touchscreen

Tachometer

Fuel gauge

–

Low Fuel Level Warning

Gear Indicator

Speedometer

Digital
–

Tachometer Type

Digital
Analogue

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Trip Meter

–

Service due indicator

–

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–