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My VIN does indeed have a "J" in it. Guess my 2015 was made in Japan! :)

I remember the days when that was something to regret. Now it's something to relish!
All Kawasaki motorcycles have VINs starting with JK - it indicates the manufacturer being from Japan, and specifically Kawasaki. Other companies use the region position with more granularity Like LMC for Suzuki Hong Kong or VTT for Suzuki Spain, but all Kawis are JK.

The Vulcan S, as others have noted, is assembled in Thailand. The Engine and Frame are produced in Japan.
 
So it's kinda like us having cars assembled in Mexico because the labor is a 100 times cheaper than here in the US.
Correct! It's all about the Global Economy. This is why things are a lot more complicated than just saying "Make America Great Again" or "Buy American". Quintessential American brand icons aren't always what you think they are...
 
As long as its assembled by earthlings, I'm good with it.
...That post almost made me shoot my drink through my nose... :serious:

Good one, KR :good:
 
So it's kinda like us having cars assembled in Mexico because the labor is a 100 times cheaper than here in the US.
I have two SRT 392 Challengers

- Assembled in Canada
- Suspension, Brakes and Chassis components from Germany
- 392 cubic in engine made in Mexico

...I laugh when people tell me my cars are the epitome of “American Muscle” lol...
 
I have two SRT 392 Challengers

- Assembled in Canada
- Suspension, Brakes and Chassis components from Germany
- 392 cubic in engine made in Mexico

...I laugh when people tell me my cars are the epitome of “American Muscle” lol...
Stop bragging!
Get a Camaro or Mustang instead, they are at least assembled in Michigan.
 
LOL I know, just thought it was funny that some of these "imports" are actually more "domestic" than the "domestics", depending on how you look at it.
Yes, it’s almost a complete reversal. Foreign companies want to manufacture in NA and NA manufacturers want to build overseas.
As I am sure you’re aware, it’s all money driven.
 
I wouldn’t go that far, Lol, not even close. He’s talking Muscle car.
LOL I know, just thought it was funny that some of these "imports" are actually more "domestic" than the "domestics", depending on how you look at it.
I believe the Camry is more American than the modern day Challenger hahha !!!
 
Hey, I have a German Super Car. Super Econo Car that is and it's proudly made in Mexico :grin2: and if I put a shot of Tequila in the Tank every other fill up it keeps on getting 44 mpg :wink2:

Crap, I just looked up where my Volkswagen Passat was made and it isn't Mexico at all but Chattanooga, Tennessee. :surprise: I could have put cheap ass Moonshine in the tank instead of expensive Petron Silver :laugh2:

And I will race both of those SRT's in distance using a tank of fuel. (In my case Diesel) 800 miles on one tank (highway)
 
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