2027 Kawasaki Vulcan S Priced At Rs 8.23 Lakh With Restored 62.4Nm Torque

There is a specific type of buyer who looks at the 2027 Kawasaki Vulcan S and sees a solution, while the rest see a puzzle. At Rs 8.23 lakh (ex-showroom), you are paying a premium for a 649cc parallel-twin that finally feels right. Kawasaki has fixed the one thing that annoyed enthusiasts in the 2026 model: the torque dip. By bringing the output back up to 62.4Nm, the bike matches the punch of the 2024 version, ensuring that low-end thrum—the soul of any cruiser—remains intact. This is not a facelift for the sake of it; it is a correction.

The mechanical changes are subtle but significant if you ride hard. The power remains pegged at 61hp, but the focus is on the mid-range delivery. Kawasaki has also shrunk the brake discs. The front rotor is now 272mm (down from 300mm) and the rear is 216mm (down from 250mm). Smaller discs often mean quicker initial bite and less heat retention, a move that suits the Vulcan's relaxed, low-speed city cruising profile over high-speed highway runs. The 235kg kerb weight and 705mm seat height remain unchanged, keeping the bike manageable for most riders.

Visually, the bike swaps the old Metallic Flat Spark Black for a new Metallic Carbon Gray with bluish-green highlights. It is a more distinct look, helping it stand out from the sea of black cruisers on Indian roads. The instrument cluster remains analogue-digital, and dual-channel ABS is still the only electronic aid. No traction control. No ride modes. Just a bike that does one thing well.

Context matters here. The Vulcan S sits in a vacuum. Its closest competitor, the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650, costs roughly half as much at Rs 4.05 lakh. You aren't buying a Vulcan S because it is cheaper than a rival; you are buying it because there is no other purpose-built 650cc cruiser in India. The price hike of Rs 10,000 over the 2026 model is negligible in the grand scheme, especially given the torque restoration.

Deliveries are set to begin in mid-September 2026. If you are considering the jump from a 300cc to a 650cc cruiser, this is the only dedicated option. It is a niche product for a niche audience, but for those who want the authentic American-style cruising experience without the import hassle, it is the default choice.