Kawasaki Vulcan S vs Triumph Bonneville T120

Prices, specs and on-road cost, side by side. Updated 7 Oct 2026.

Kawasaki

Vulcan S

From ₹8.23 Lakh

Vulcan S version

Full Vulcan S page Change

Triumph

Bonneville T120

From ₹12.17 Lakh

Bonneville T120 version

Full Bonneville T120 page Change

Kawasaki Vulcan SVulcan S · ₹8.23 Lakh

Only differences

Triumph Bonneville T120Bonneville T120 Black · ₹12.17 Lakh

What's different

On the versions picked above

Price Vulcan S: ₹8.23 Lakh (ahead) Bonneville T120: ₹12.17 Lakh Vulcan S ₹3.94 lakh cheaper

Braking Vulcan S: Dual-channel ABS Bonneville T120: Cornering ABS (ahead)

Power Vulcan S: 61 hp Bonneville T120: 80 PS (ahead) Torque 61 vs 105 Nm

Weight Vulcan S: 235 kg Bonneville T120: 236 kg Seat height 705 vs 790 mm

Versions Vulcan S: 1 Bonneville T120: 2 (ahead)

Pick the Vulcan S for the lower price.

Pick the Bonneville T120 for cornering abs, more power and more versions.

Spec by spec

Show only differences (hides 6)

Price

Ex-showroom

₹8.23 Lakh

₹12.17 Lakh

On-road in

₹9.18 Lakh

₹13.5 Lakh

EMI, 5 years, 20% down

₹15,423 a month

₹22,685 a month

Headline figures

Powertrain

Petrol, manual

Power

61 hp

80 PS

Torque

61 Nm

105 Nm

Gearbox

Manual

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled, DOHC, 8-valve

Liquid-cooled, parallel-twin, SOHC, 8-valve, 270 degree crank angle

Displacement

649 cc

1,200 cc

Bore x Stroke

83 mm x 60 mm

97.6 mm x 80 mm

Compression Ratio

10.8:1

10.0:1

Cooling

Liquid Cooled

Gearbox

6-speed manual

Drive Type

Chain drive

Clutch

Not listed

Wet multiplate, torque assist clutch

Brakes & Wheels

Front Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 300 mm, 2-piston caliper

Double disc, 310 mm

Rear Brake Type & Diameter

Disc, 250 mm, 1-piston caliper

Disc, 255 mm

ABS/CBS Type

Dual Channel ABS

Optimised Cornering ABS (lean-sensitive, IMU-based)

Wheel Type

Alloy, 18-inch front / 17-inch rear

Spoke, 18-inch front / 17-inch rear

Front Tyre Size

120/70-18

100/90-18

Rear Tyre Size

160/60-17

150/70-17

Tyre Type

Tubeless

Tubed

Suspension & Chassis

Front Suspension

41mm telescopic fork, 130mm travel

41mm cartridge forks

Rear Suspension

Offset laydown single-shock with linkage, adjustable preload, 80mm travel

Twin RSUs, preload adjustable

Frame Type

Perimeter, high-tensile steel

Tubular steel, twin cradle

Wheelbase

1,575 mm

1,450 mm

Ground Clearance

130 mm

140 mm

Dimensions

Length

2,310 mm

2,170 mm

Width

855 mm

780 mm

Height

1,090 mm

1,100 mm

Seat Height

705 mm

790 mm

Kerb Weight

235 kg

236 kg

Fuel Tank Capacity

14 litres

14.5 litres

Instrument Cluster

Display Type

Analogue and digital LCD: analogue speedometer, digital odometer/clock

Semi-digital: analogue speedometer/tacho, digital odometer

Gear Indicator

Yes

Not listed

Safety & Convenience

Traction Control

Yes

Yes, lean-sensitive (IMU-based)

Cruise Control

Unconfirmed, sources disagree

Available

Side-stand Engine Cut-off

Yes

Not listed

Kill Switch

Yes

Not listed

Riding Modes

Not listed

Rain, Road

Charging Port

Not listed

USB-C power socket

Lights

Headlight

LED

LED with DRL

Taillight

LED

Turn Indicators

Sources disagree, LED or halogen

LED

Seat & Storage

Seat Type

Split/stepped seat, with passenger backrest available

Pillion seat fitted as standard

Choice

Versions

1 version

2 versions

Price range

₹8.23 Lakh

₹12.17 Lakh

Colours

1 colour

5 colours

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

Vulcan S₹8.23 Lakh Bonneville T120 Black₹12.17 Lakh Bonneville T120 ₹3.94 lakh more

On-road price by city

Vulcan S Vulcan S against Bonneville T120 Bonneville T120 Black

City	Vulcan S	Bonneville T120	Gap
Mumbai	₹9.51 Lakh	₹13.99 Lakh	Vulcan S ₹4.48 lakh less
Pune	₹9.51 Lakh	₹13.99 Lakh	Vulcan S ₹4.48 lakh less
New Delhi	₹9.18 Lakh	₹13.5 Lakh	Vulcan S ₹4.32 lakh less
Bengaluru	₹10 Lakh	₹14.72 Lakh	Vulcan S ₹4.72 lakh less
Chennai	₹9.51 Lakh	₹13.99 Lakh	Vulcan S ₹4.48 lakh less
Hyderabad	₹10 Lakh	₹14.72 Lakh	Vulcan S ₹4.72 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 Vulcan S or the Bonneville T120?

The Vulcan S, by ₹3.94 lakh on the versions compared here: Vulcan S Vulcan S at ₹8.23 Lakh against Bonneville T120 Bonneville T120 Black at ₹12.17 Lakh, ex-showroom. On the road in Delhi that becomes ₹9.18 Lakh against ₹13.5 Lakh.

Which is more powerful?

The Vulcan S Vulcan S makes 61 hp and 61 Nm and the Bonneville T120 Bonneville T120 Black makes 80 PS and 105 Nm.

What is the EMI on each?

About ₹15,423 a month for the Vulcan S and ₹22,685 for the Bonneville T120, on the road in Delhi with 20% down over five years at 9.5%.