First Ride Review

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Fawlty

Discussion Starter · Jan 22, 2015

Here is Cycle Worlds review:

http://www.cycleworld.com/2015/01/2...ycle-review-first-ride-photos-specifications/

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Hi Fawlty

Thank you for providing the link. It has its good points but I wonder if it's too much a hybrid Vulcan/Ninja engine wise to appeal to either camp. Maybe it will be a good entry level bike as well as a bike folks may wish to downsize to. I also don't know if the drive wouldn't have been better as a belt rather than a chain...would have been my choice. And the accessories are typical Kawa over priced IMHO. But it's nice to see Ma Kawa doing something new... Even if it's with old stuff!

WEG

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Grumbler

· #3 · Jan 23, 2015

2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS – First Ride Review

2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S ABS – First Ride Review
Modern styling and adjustable ergos to attract new riders
by motorcycle.com online:

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufacturer/kawasaki/2015-kawasaki-vulcan-s-abs-first-ride-review.html

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LBV

· #4 · Feb 13, 2015

More are now coming online .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMC5XfCya28

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colemantle

· #5 · Feb 13, 2015

WEG said:
Hi Fawlty

Thank you for providing the link. It has its good points but I wonder if it's too much a hybrid Vulcan/Ninja engine wise to appeal to either camp. Maybe it will be a good entry level bike as well as a bike folks may wish to downsize to. I also don't know if the drive wouldn't have been better as a belt rather than a chain...would have been my choice. And the accessories are typical Kawa over priced IMHO. But it's nice to see Ma Kawa doing something new... Even if it's with old stuff!

WEG

That's my issue with it exactly. I wish they would've just put that engine in the vulcan 500.

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Romans5.8

· #6 · Feb 13, 2015

I wish it would've had a belt drive, too.

Had it been around when my wife was shopping, it would've at least been on the list. Shorter riders could benefit from a ride like this. And I'd love to ride one, though owning one doesn't appeal to me.

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Jammin'John

· #7 · Feb 14, 2015

Expensive

The "accessories" that you need to make it a "real" bike that you can actually go somewhere on are WAY to expensive.

As delivered, the Vulcan S model is a solo mount, but there’s a 2-Up kit that includes passenger seat ($124.95), footrests ($239.95) and backrest/bracket ($634.90).
For those looking to make an extended trip, a touring-type windshield with mounting brackets ($556.85) is available, as well as quick- release saddlebags/supports ($954.85).
There’s also an LED light bar kit ($495.95), a gear-position indicator ($259.95), a DC power outlet ($34.95), and a helmet lock ($114.95) should you have budget remaining.

$3,417.30

plus $7399 = $10816.30

For that kind of scratch you could buy a Vulcan 900 ClassicLT AND pay the taxes on it.
http://www.kawasaki.com/Products/2015-Vulcan-900-Classic-LT

JJ

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Romans5.8

· #8 · Feb 14, 2015

Yeah, I look for them to come up with 'packages'. A touring package with those accessories somewhere in the $8500 range would maybe make sense. But, I doubt many folks are going to be buying this bike for that purpose.

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