Archive · 15 Sep 2026
2027 Kawasaki Vulcan S Launches In India With Torque Update
Kawasaki has launched a new version of its Vulcan S motorcycle in India.
It costs Rs 8.23 lakh before additional charges.
The motorcycle uses a 649cc two-cylinder engine.
Its torque has increased to 62.4Nm after dropping on the 2026 model.
Reports differ on its power figure, listing either 61hp or around 59hp.
The bike now has smaller front and rear brake discs.
It still has dual-channel ABS and the same basic display and suspension.
A new Metallic Carbon Gray colour is also available, with deliveries planned for mid-September 2026.
Kawasaki India has launched the 2027 Vulcan S in India at Rs 8.23 lakh ex-showroom.
The 649cc parallel-twin engine produces 62.4Nm of torque, restoring the 1.4Nm lost in the 2026 update.
Power output is reported as either 61hp or around 59hp, while the rev ranges remain unchanged.
Front and rear brake rotors are smaller, measuring 272mm and 216mm respectively.
The motorcycle retains dual-channel ABS, unchanged suspension and instruments, and gains a Metallic Carbon Gray colour option.
- Who
- Kawasaki India.
- What
- The 2027 Kawasaki Vulcan S cruiser was launched with restored torque, revised brake rotors and a new colour.
- When
- The model has been launched for 2027, with deliveries scheduled to begin in mid-September 2026.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- The update restores torque from the 2024 specification, revises the braking hardware and adds a new colour while retaining most features.
- Price
- Rs 8.23 lakh ex-showroom, Rs 10,000 more than the 2026 model
- Engine
- 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin with a six-speed gearbox
- Torque
- 62.4Nm, up 1.4Nm from the 2026 model
- Power
- Sources report either 61hp or around 59hp
- Brake rotors
- 272mm front and 216mm rear
- Electronic aid
- Dual-channel ABS; no riding modes or traction control
- New colour
- Metallic Carbon Gray with bluish-green highlights
- Deliveries
- Scheduled to begin in mid-September 2026
