Kawasaki Vulcan S Cafe reviews

I've been riding for 49 years and this is the best bike I've ever owned and I've had a bunch. It is comfortable and handles well. Nice finish. Show less

I bought this fella last spring and can't stay off of it. Great power, comfort and easy to handle for a large bike. It actually handles better than the Nomad I traded in for it. No problems, no issues. The only downside is parking awareness. Make sure you're not on a downward incline when front parking. You may need help pushing it back onto the flat surface. She is one BIG mother! Show less

For a mid weight cruiser this bike is light, handles great in town or on the highway and plenty of power for what you need. The bad things about the bike are the passanger pegs, get floorboards for the passenger or you will be cleaning shoe marks off your pipes. I still have the stock seat and it sucks, it took me about 5000 to break it in and it still isn't the greatest. I suggest you buy highway bar and pegs, it will make the ride a lot less painful. Other than that I put about 7500 miles on it and enjoyed every mile of it. Show less

This bike has been outstanding, lots of power and a great ride. I have rode Harleys and Goldwings and this bike fits me better and is less tiring on long trips. Show less

I bought a 2008 in the spring of 09 to retire my 1978 Kaw SR650 and do some traveling. The bike has more power then I will ever need. On a trip with 2, rides it handles like a dream. It's a little heavy around town with our pot holes. For long trips you will need to upgrade the seats. It's just a great cruiser. Show less

Have been on the road for two years now and report what a fantastic bike it's been. I follow the maintenance recommendations and other than two flat rear tires have yet to encounter any mechanical problems. Lots of power to get into and out of trouble. Most travel is two up, and have averaged 51.7 mpg since day one. Would recommend this bike to anyone over a Harley (too noisey). Show less

My experience has been positive. I find that the balance is excellent it is almost impossible to roll over the bike. The 900 Classic has just enough power to satify my needs and the confort is very satifactory on long rides. 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

Again, continuation review of others with the same title. Now have almost 102,000 miles and nothing has changed except more tires. Still runs great. Since last review (#4) have made trips to the Black Hills and Bad Lands in SD in 2007; Maine and New Hampshire in 2008. Not too much this year except running around Missouri and Arkansas. Will probably go back to New England next year. I'm less able to afford a new bike than ever so looks like me and my Vulcan for a few more years. Repairs: Front wheel bearings, one spark plug cap; that's it. Want a Big Baron Air Kit; Maybe next year. Great, comfortable, 45 mpg cruising. Still looks good. Get a lot of jaw dropping when I mention the Mileage. May update in another year or so. 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