Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABS vs Ducati 650 Indiana (2026)

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

Spec comparison

SpecKawasaki Vulcan® S ABSDucati 650 Indiana
Model year20261987
Price$8,149
Engine649 cc649 cc
Horsepower50 hp
Weight212 kg
Seat height706 mm
Fuel capacity14.0 L3.4 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionManual, 6 speed, Chain5-speed
Front brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
Rear brakesHydraulic DiscSingle disc
TiresDunlop® Sportmax D220: 120/70R 18 (59H) / Dunlop® Sportmax D220: 160/60R 17 (69H)110/90-18 / 140/90-15

Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABS vs Ducati 650 Indiana — which should you buy?

Picking between the Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABS and the Ducati 650 Indiana usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Kawasaki Vulcan® S ABS brings its published horsepower in a 212 kg package, while the Ducati 650 Indiana counters with 50 hp.

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: