2007 Kawasaki reviews

I just purchased a 500ltd after fighting to touch the ground on a 1100 Shadow. Size matters in the fact at 59 years old I want fit and comfort. When I was younger I wanted to look cool and now I want to be cool. This little big bike has plenty of get up and go and I found it to handle truck drafts close to my big cruiser. I am just puttering through the break in. I did punch it enough to tell it will haul me plenty fast. Show less

A great bike purchased used. I have been extremely pleased with my purchase and the overall experience. Show less

This is my 3rd bike. I've had a 250cc dual sport & a 600cc sport bike but I like my Ninja the best. It's the perfect balance of weight and power. I can ride on the freeway at 75mph all day long and I don't have to worry about getting blown around or having any handling issues. It fits me great as well. I have a 40 minute drive to work and I never get feel uncomfortable. Show less

This is my 2nd bike. First one was a Harley Sportster which I found very top heavy and difficult to hold up since I'm a short person. I sold it and bought the Vulcan 500. I love this bike and it has a lot of power. The only thing I have trouble with is the brakes squeak, but that's minor and fixable. Show less

I am a new rider at 60 years old. I originally bought an 800 of a different brand and put 3000 miles on it; then traded it for a '08 1600 Vulcan with 3000 miles. I took it to TX in some bad weather and back in rain, wind and fog. The Vulcan was the right choice. It is very reliable, has good brakes, suspension and easy handling with large, dry saddlebags. It has the power necessary to merge and perform lane changes on the highway. Even with the windshield and Saddleman mounted on it, the bike did well in most winds. It is a bit thirsty though at 38 mpg average and a 160 mile range before looking for gas. It's the right choice for long trips and fun locally. Crash bars are handy for 5 mph drops (twice - ooops) as they protect all but the mirrors. Show less

I owned three liter bikes before buying this bike. At first I felt that the bike was slow. But really it was just that during break in I couldn't get into the power band which is over 8000. Then it's bang mega power. I now use this bike at all my track days and CCS racing and I could tell you without any reserve that the liter bikes can't catch me! Believe me, I blow by every liter bike by out braking them and getting out of the curves harder and faster. I love this bike! It has the best brakes I have ever felt. Show less

This is a great bike for anyone who feels the need for speed or just to know you got speed when you want it, in cruiser style. This is my 2nd bike (first bike was a 250), 2nd year driver and this bike rides like a charm and it is comfortable for me and the speed changes are very smooth. I recommend this 'speeder' to anyone interested in a 5-star machine! Show less

Got this great bike for a Christmas gift for myself at the end of 07. Have taken this baby for day trip from Orlando to St. Augustine and had it when the nearly $4/gal gas spike hit. The super ride, great fuel mileage and cool appearance are just a few great elements of this bike! Show less

Highly recommend for beginner. Can match speed with any traffic. Not so forked out in front so you have great control. Show less

Both the wife and I are on the large size, so when we were looking for a ride we needed one that would be large enough for us. The 2000 LT is the one we chose. We tried most of the other popular cruisers (H-D, Honda, BMW, etc) but the price and comfort of the LT was the best combination we could find. Not only does it have lots of power, but the size makes it a solid ride on the highway and it feels safe when wind or buffeting from passing vehicles occurs. Yes, there is a noise. The wife hates it, she says it whines. However, considering all things, I can live with it. Other than the noise, my only other detraction is how easily it scrapes the floor boards on windy roads. But then, it is NOT a sport bike. The best things are the gas mileage it gets and the stopping power of the great brakes. It feels a lot better than when we rode two up on our 1100 Moto Guzzi. Over all it nicely fills the bill for what we wanted, a reliable, large, comfortable cruiser. Show less