2026 Kawasaki Vulcan S Goes E20-Compliant, Gets Subtle Updates and a Price Hike
Kawasaki has brought its middleweight cruiser in line with India’s evolving fuel norms by updating the Vulcan S for 2026 with E20 compliance . Priced at Rs. 8.13 lakh (ex-showroom) , the updated Vulcan S now costs Rs. 54,000 more than the outgoing model. The biggest change lies under the tank. The familiar 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine has been reworked to meet E20 standards, but this comes with a slight trade-off in performance. The motor now produces 60.1bhp and 61Nm , marking a marginal drop of 1.4Nm compared to the earlier version. That said, the Vulcan S continues to offer its signature relaxed power delivery, well-suited to laid-back cruising. Visually, Kawasaki has also refreshed the colour palette. The earlier Pearl Matte Sage Green shade has been discontinued, making way for a more understated Metallic Flat Spark Black finish. The new colour gives the Vulcan S a stealthier, more mature road presence compared to the brighter green it replaces. Mechanically...