Vulcan S Standard vs GSX-8R GSX-8R Standard
Compare selected variants side by side across prices, specifications, and features.
Cheaper to buy
Vulcan S Standard
₹9.38 Lakh
More powerful
GSX-8R GSX-8R Standard
81.8 bhp
Cheaper to run
GSX-8R GSX-8R Standard
₹4.41/km
 Kawasaki Vulcan SStandard ₹8.13 Lakh |  Suzuki GSX-8RGSX-8R Standard ₹9.91 Lakh | ||
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| Price & Ownership | |||
| Ex-Showroom Price | ₹8.13 Lakh | ₹9.91 Lakh | |
| On-Road Price (Latur) | ₹9.38 Lakh (est.) | ₹11.41 Lakh (est.) | |
| EMI (per month) | ₹24,035 | ₹29,237 | |
| Running Cost | ₹8.08/km | ₹4.41/km | |
| At a Glance | |||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | |
| Body Type | Cruiser | Sport | |
| Availability | On sale | On sale | |
| Colours | Metallic Flat Spark Black | Metallic Matt Black Metallic Matt Sword Silver Metallic Triton Blue | |
| Engine & Performance | |||
| Engine | 649 cc | 776 cc | |
| Power | 59.94 bhp | 81.80 bhp | |
| Torque | 61.00 Nm | 78.00 Nm | |
| Power-to-Weight | -- | 399.0 bhp/tonne | |
| Torque-to-Weight | -- | 380.5 Nm/tonne | |
| Top Speed | -- | -- | |
| Fuel & Efficiency | |||
| Mileage | 13.00 kmpl | 23.80 kmpl | |
| Fuel Tank | 14.00 litres | 14.00 litres | |
| Range on a Full Tank | 182 km | 333 km | |
| Dimensions & Weight | |||
| Kerb Weight | -- | 205 kg | |
| Seat Height | 705 mm | 810 mm | |
| Ground Clearance | 130 mm | 145 mm | |
| Engine | |||
| Engine Type | Not listed | 2 Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | |
| Bore x Stroke | Not listed | 84 mm x 70 mm | |
| Compression Ratio | Not listed | 12.8:1 | |
| Spark Plugs | Not listed | 2 Per Cylinder | |
| Emission Standard | Not listed | BS6 Phase 2B | |
| Performance | |||
| Max Power | 59.94 bhp @ 7500 rpm | 81.8 bhp @ 8500 rpm | |
| Max Torque | 61 Nm @ 6600 rpm | 78 Nm @ 6800 rpm | |
| Transmission | 6 Speed Manual | Not listed | |
| Transmission Type | Chain | Not listed | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | 1 Down 5 Up | Not listed | |
| Engine Type | Liquid Cooled, 4 Valves | Not listed | |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | Not listed | |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 | Not listed | |
| Riding Range | Not listed | 333 km | |
| Riding Modes | Not listed | Mode A, Mode B and Mode C | |
| Electricals | |||
| Start Type | Not listed | Self Start | |
| Silencer Cover | Not listed | Yes | |
| Kill Switch | Not listed | Yes | |
| Ride by Wire | Not listed | Yes | |
| USB Charging Port | Not listed | No | |
| Cruise Control | Not listed | Not Available | |
| Transmission | |||
| Transmission | Not listed | 6 Speed Manual | |
| Transmission Type | Not listed | Chain Drive | |
| Gear Shifting Pattern | Not listed | 1 Down 5 Up | |
| Clutch | Not listed | Assist And Slipper Clutch | |
| Brakes | |||
| Braking System | Dual Channel ABS | Dual Channel ABS | |
| Front Brake | Disc, 2 piston caliper | Disc, 310 mm, 4 piston caliper | |
| Rear Brake | 1 piston caliper | Disc, 1 piston caliper | |
| Suspension | |||
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork | SHOWA Inverted Telescopic, Coil Spring, Oil Damped | |
| Rear Suspension | Offset laydown single-shock, linkage equipped, with adjustable preload | SHOWA link type, Mono Shock, Coil Spring, Oil Damped | |
| Rear Suspension Preload Adjuster | Yes | Yes | |
| Front Suspension Preload Adjuster | Not listed | No | |
| Wheels & Tyres | |||
| Wheel Type | Alloy | Alloy | |
| Wheel Size | Front - 18 inch, Rear - 17 inch | Front - 17 inch, Rear - 17 inch | |
| Tyre Size | Not listed | Front - 120/70 - ZR17, Rear - 180/55 - ZR17 | |
| Tyre Type | Not listed | Tubeless | |
| Chassis | |||
| Chassis Type | Perimeter, high-tensile steel | Not listed | |
| Dimensions | |||
| Wheelbase | 1575 mm | 1465 mm | |
| Reserve Fuel Capacity | Not listed | 2.1 litres | |
| Overall Dimensions | Not listed | 2155 mm x 770 mm x 1135 mm | |
| Seat & Storage | |||
| Pillion Seat | Stepped Seat | Stepped Seat | |
| Pillion Comfort | Footrest | Footrest, Grab rail | |
| Under Seat Storage | Not listed | No | |
| Instrument Cluster | |||
| Instrument Console | LCD Display | 5 inch TFT Display with Brightness Control | |
| Tachometer | Analogue | Digital | |
| Mobile Phone Connectivity | Not listed | No | |
| GPS & Navigation | Not listed | No | |
| Speedometer | Not listed | Digital | |
| Odometer | Not listed | Digital | |
| Fuel Gauge | Not listed | Digital | |
| Tripmeter | Not listed | 2 Tripmeters, Digital | |
| Stand Alarm | Not listed | Yes | |
| Gear Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| Gear Shift Light | Not listed | Yes | |
| Low Fuel Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| Hazard Warning Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| High Beam Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| Engine Temperature Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| Malfunction Indicator | Not listed | Yes | |
| OTA Updates | Not listed | Not Available | |
| Call/SMS Alerts | Not listed | No | |
| Clock | Not listed | Yes | |
| Lights | |||
| Headlight | Not listed | Dual LED Projector Headlamp | |
| DRLs | Not listed | Yes | |
| Brake/Tail Light | Not listed | LED | |
| Hazard Warning Lights | Not listed | Yes | |
| Pass Light | Not listed | Yes | |
| Turn Signal | Not listed | LED | |
| Safety | |||
| Side Stand Engine/Motor Cut-off | Yes | Yes | |
| Vehicle Location Tracking | No | Not listed | |
| Quickshifter | Not listed | Yes | |
| Traction Control | Not listed | Yes | |
| Saree Guard | Not listed | Yes | |
| Convenience | |||
| Start Type | Self Start | Not listed | |
| Automatic Start Stop | No | Not listed | |
| Silent Start | No | Not listed | |
| Warranty & Service | |||
| Vehicle Warranty | Not listed | 30,000 km or 2 years | |
| Number of Free Services | Not listed | 0 | |
Best value in each row is marked green. "Not applicable" means the specification does not exist for that bike (an electric bike has no fuel tank); "Not listed" means the manufacturer does not publish it. A dotted underline marks a value published for the model rather than for that variant — where variants are known to differ on a specification, each shows only its own value. Assumes petrol at ₹105/litre and electricity at ₹8/unit; claimed mileage and range, so both sides read optimistic. On the on-road price at 9.5% for 36 months after a 20% down payment.
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