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Harley-Davidson Nightster Special vs Kawasaki Vulcan S

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 8 Oct 2026.

Harley-Davidson Nightster Special
Kawasaki Vulcan S

Harley-Davidson

Nightster Special

From ₹15.38 Lakh

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Kawasaki

Vulcan S

From ₹8.23 Lakh

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Harley-Davidson Nightster SpecialNightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst) · ₹15.38 Lakh
Kawasaki Vulcan SVulcan S · ₹8.23 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Nightster Special: ₹15.38 Lakh Vulcan S: ₹8.23 Lakh (ahead) Vulcan S ₹7.15 lakh cheaper
Braking Nightster Special: Cornering ABS (ahead) Vulcan S: Dual-channel ABS
Mileage Nightster Special: 18 kmpl Vulcan S: Not published Claimed
Power Nightster Special: 88.5 bhp (ahead) Vulcan S: 61 hp Torque 95 vs 61 Nm
Weight Nightster Special: 225 kg Vulcan S: 235 kg Seat height 715 vs 705 mm
Versions Nightster Special: 2 (ahead) Vulcan S: 1

Pick the Nightster Special for cornering abs, more power and more versions.

Pick the Vulcan S for the lower price.

Spec by spec

Price

Ex-showroom
₹15.38 Lakh
₹8.23 Lakh
On-road in
₹17.02 Lakh
₹9.18 Lakh
EMI, 3 years, 20% down
₹45,233 a month
₹24,391 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain
Petrol, manual
Petrol, manual
Power
88.5 bhp
61 hp
Torque
95 Nm
61 Nm
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Mileage
18 kmpl
Not published

Engine & Transmission

Displacement
975 cc
649 cc
Engine Type
Revolution Max 975T V-Twin (60°), 4-Stroke, 8-Valve, DOHC, VVT (Intake)
Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve
Bore x Stroke
97.0 mm x 66.0 mm
83 mm x 60 mm
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.8:1
Cooling
Liquid Cooled
Liquid Cooled
Gearbox
6 Speed Manual (1D 5U)
6-speed manual
Clutch
Wet multiplate with assist and slipper system
Not listed
Drive Type
Belt Drive
Chain drive

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 320 mm, Brembo 4-piston axial caliper
Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Type & Diameter
Single Disc, 260 mm, Brembo 1-piston floating caliper
Disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper
ABS/CBS Type
Cornering Enhanced ABS (C-ABS)
Dual Channel ABS
Wheel Type
Cast Aluminium Cross-Spoke Style Wheels (19-inch Front / 16-inch Rear)
Alloy, 18-inch front / 17-inch rear
Front Tyre Size
100/90-19 57H Tubeless (Dunlop D401F)
120/70-18
Rear Tyre Size
150/80-B16 77H Tubeless (Dunlop D401)
160/60-17
Tyre Type
Not listed
Tubeless

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension
41 mm Showa Dual Bending Valve Telescopic Fork (114 mm travel)
41mm telescopic fork, 130mm travel
Rear Suspension
Dual outboard coil-over emulsion shocks (Preload adjustable, 76 mm travel)
Offset laydown single-shock with linkage, adjustable preload, 80mm travel
Frame Type
Trellis frame with load-bearing stressed-member powertrain
Perimeter, high-tensile steel
Wheelbase
1545 mm
1,575 mm
Ground Clearance
110 mm
130 mm

Dimensions

Length
2270 mm
2,310 mm
Width
853 mm
855 mm
Height
1150 mm
1,090 mm
Seat Height
715 mm
705 mm
Kerb Weight
225 kg
235 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.7 L (Under-seat fuel cell, Reserve: 2.5 L)
14 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type
4.0-inch Round Full-Colour TFT Display with Bluetooth Connectivity
Analogue and digital LCD: analogue speedometer, digital odometer/clock
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes (Bluetooth phone, music & Harley-Davidson app integration)
Not listed
Navigation
Yes (Turn-by-Turn navigation via H-D app on TFT)
Not listed
USB Charging
Yes (USB-C port)
Not listed
Gear Indicator
Not listed
Yes

Safety & Convenience

Riding Modes
5 Modes (Road, Rain, Sport + 2 Custom modes)
Not listed
Traction Control
Yes (Cornering Enhanced Traction Control C-TCS & C-DSCS)
Yes
Quickshifter
No
Not listed
Cruise Control
Yes (Electronic Cruise Control standard)
Unconfirmed, sources disagree
Side-stand Engine Cut-off
Not listed
Yes
Kill Switch
Not listed
Yes

Lights

Headlight
Full LED (Daymaker projector headlamp)
LED
Taillight
Full LED integrated stop/tail/turn rear lights
LED
Turn Indicators
Full LED
Sources disagree, LED or halogen

Seat & Storage

Seat Type
Two-up passenger seat with pillion footpegs standard
Split/stepped seat, with passenger backrest available
Under-Seat Storage
Minimal tool kit only (Under-seat fuel cell)
Not listed

Choice

Versions
2 versions
1 version
Price range
₹15.38 Lakh – ₹15.49 Lakh
₹8.23 Lakh
Colours
4 colours
1 colour

Features are what each maker lists for its top versions. "Not listed" means the maker's sheet does not mention it, not that the vehicle lacks it.

Same engine and gearbox, closest price

Pick a pair to compare those two versions

Petrol, manual

Nightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst)₹15.38 Lakh Vulcan S₹8.23 Lakh Vulcan S ₹7.15 lakh less

On-road price by city

Nightster Special Nightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst) against Vulcan S Vulcan S

CityNightster SpecialVulcan SGap
Mumbai₹17.64 Lakh₹9.51 LakhVulcan S ₹8.13 lakh less
Pune₹17.64 Lakh₹9.51 LakhVulcan S ₹8.13 lakh less
New Delhi₹17.02 Lakh₹9.18 LakhVulcan S ₹7.84 lakh less
Bengaluru₹18.56 Lakh₹10 LakhVulcan S ₹8.56 lakh less
Chennai₹17.64 Lakh₹9.51 LakhVulcan S ₹8.13 lakh less
Hyderabad₹18.56 Lakh₹10 LakhVulcan S ₹8.56 lakh less
Ahmedabad₹16.72 Lakh₹9.01 LakhVulcan S ₹7.70 lakh less
Kolkata₹17.33 Lakh₹9.34 LakhVulcan S ₹7.99 lakh less

Ex-showroom price plus road tax, registration and insurance, by each state's rules. Dealers may add handling charges and accessories.

Common questions

Which is cheaper, the Nightster Special or the Vulcan S?

The Vulcan S, by ₹7.15 lakh on the versions compared here: Nightster Special Nightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst) at ₹15.38 Lakh against Vulcan S Vulcan S at ₹8.23 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹17.02 Lakh against ₹9.18 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Nightster Special Nightster Special (Billiard Gray/Whiskey Fire/Blue Burst) makes 88.5 bhp and 95 Nm and the Vulcan S Vulcan S makes 61 hp and 61 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹45,233 a month for the Nightster Special and ₹24,391 for the Vulcan S, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over 3 years at 12%.

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