Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Benelli Trk 552x

Autocar India

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Standard

Kawasaki Vulcan S

Standard

8.13 lakh

Benelli Trk 552x

Standard

7.74 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Petrol
Petrol

Engine Displacement

649 cc
554 cc

Valvetrain

4 Valves/Cyl
4 Valves/Cyl

Cooling

Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled

Engine Type

2 cylinder
2 cylinder

Max Engine Power

59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm
53.3 HP @ 8500 rpm

Max Engine Torque

62.4 Nm @ 6600 rpm
49.3 Nm @ 6500 rpm

Bore

83 mm
70.5 mm

Stroke

60 mm
71 mm

Spark Plugs

1 Per Cylinder
–

Number of Gears

6
6

Transmission Type

Manual
Manual

Clutch

Wet Multiplate
Slipper Clutch

Fueling

–
Fuel Injection

Aspiration

–
Naturally Aspirated

Ignition

–
T.C.I.

Slipper clutch

–

Reverse gear

–

Gearbox Type

–
6-Speed

Fuel & Performance

Fuel Tank Size

14 L
20 L

Reserve Fuel Capacity

2.1 L
–

Top Speed

186 kph
168 kph

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis name

Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Steel trellis frame

Chassis type

Perimeter, High-tensile steel
Trellis Frame

Front Suspension Type

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

Rear Suspension Type

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

Rear Suspension Adjustability

Front Brakes

Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Disc
Disc

Wheel Type

Alloy
Spoke

Wheel Construction

Alloy
Alloy

Tyre type

Tubeless
Tubeless

Front Tyre Size

120/70 - R18
110/80 R19

Rear Tyre Size

160/60 - R17
150/70 R17

Calliper Type

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

Front Wheel Size

18 inch
19 inch

Rear Wheel Size

17 inch
17 inch

Front Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Front Brake Size

300 mm
320 mm

Rear Brake Type

Disc
Disc

Rear Brake Size

250 mm
260 mm

Front Suspension Adjustability

–

Electronic suspension

–

Tyre make and model

–
Metzeler

Radial tyres

–

Front Disc/Drum Size

–
320 mm

Rear Disc/Drum Size

–
260 mm

Wheel Size

–
Front - 19 inch, Rear - 17 inch

Brake type

–
Front - Disc, Rear - Disc

Dimensions

Length

2310 mm
2220 mm

Width

855 mm
915 mm

Height

1090 mm
1480 mm

Wheelbase

1575 mm
1505 mm

Seat height

705 mm
860 mm

Ground Clearance

130 mm
210 mm

Kerb Weight

235 kg
235 kg

Adjustable seat height

–

Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Dual channel
Dual channel

Traction control

–

Hazard lights

Combined Braking System

–

Cornering ABS

–

Wheelie control

–

Slide-control

–

Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU)

–

Adaptive Cruise Control

–

Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System

–

Blind Spot Monitor

–

Lane keep assist

–

Features

Pillion Seat

Low Battery Indicator

–

Low Oil Indicator

No. of Tripmeters

2
–

Odometer

Pass-light switch

–

Pillion Backrest

Pillion Footrest

Pillion Grabrail

Navigation

Shift Light

–

Stand Alarm

–

Start Type

Electric Start
Electric Start

Stepped Seat

Tripmeter

–

Tripmeters Type

Digital
–

Turn Signal

USB Charging Port

Daytime Running Lights

Antilock Braking System

Dual Channel ABS
Bosch ABS

Battery

Maintenance Free
12V 11.2Ah

Brake/Tail Light

LED
LED

Clock

Cruise Control

Digital Fuel Guage

Electric Start

Headlight Bulb Type

Halogen Bulb
Halogen

Headlamp Type

Halogen Bulb
Halogen headlamp with LED DRL

Engine-kill switch

–

Backlit switchgear

–

Underseat storage light

–

Audio System

–

Bluetooth Connectivity

–

Launch Control

–

Steering Damper

–

Auto-Blipper

–

Keyless Lock

–

Keyless Start

–

Hill-hold Assist

–

Heated Grips

–

Heated Seat

–

Luggage Panniers

–

Instrumentation

Tachometer

Low Fuel Level Warning

Average Fuel Consumption

–

Average Speed

–

Trip Meter

–

Touchscreen

Tachometer Type

Analogue
Digital

Instrument console

Semi-Digital
Digital

Service due indicator

–

Gear Indicator

Engine/Motor temperature gauge

–

TFT colour Instrument cluster

–

Fuel gauge

–

Speedometer

–
Digital