Hyosung Aquila 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan® S Café (2026)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Hyosung Aquila 650stacks up against the Kawasaki Vulcan® S Café. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHyosung Aquila 650Kawasaki Vulcan® S Café
Model year20062026
Price$6,820$8,749
Engine647 cc649 cc
Horsepower70 hp
Torque62 Nm
Weight230 kg214 kg
Seat height27 mm706 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L14.0 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission5-speedManual, 6 speed, Chain
Front brakesDouble discHydraulic Disc
Rear brakesSingle discHydraulic Disc
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 120/70R 18 (59H) / Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 160/60R 17 (69H)

Hyosung Aquila 650 vs Kawasaki Vulcan® S Café — which should you buy?

Picking between the Hyosung Aquila 650 and the Kawasaki Vulcan® S Café usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Hyosung Aquila 650 brings 70 hp in a 230 kg package, while the Kawasaki Vulcan® S Café counters with its own power figure at 214 kg. On price, the Hyosung Aquila 650 has the lower MSRP.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: