2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 Motorcycle reviews

The 750 is a great size, and is all you will ever need, if you are looking for transportation and a nice reliable ride with 45 mpg. It's light enough to throw around and heavy enough to be safe, travels great on the interstates, putts along nicely at 85-90 mph and still enough headroom for overtaking. Parts are reasonable if you ever need any that is, and there are plenty of aftermarket add ons available, bags, screeens etc. I have 50000 miles on mine, kept it factory except for the windscreen etc and still riding it. Change the oil every 3000 miles and you will be able to ride this bike for over 100,000 miles before any needed repairs. Do not try to make a Harley out of it, it's a Kawasaki and very proud of that, so do what Kawasaki recommends, just ride it! Show less

I have a 2001 VN750 with just over 5000 miles on it. So far, not a single problem has occurred. This bike handles like a dream and feels perfect between my legs. When polished up, it looks great too! For the money, I don't think you can beat the features, the power, and the ride you get from this bike. The other day I rode a new Yamaha V-Star 650 because I like the way it looks. It was ok but felt considerably underpowered compared to my 750 and it didn't seem to handle as well. I think I will be keeping my VN750 for a long time to come! Show less

My son and I just both matching 750s. This is a super great bike that requires little maintence. 2 problems we have found. Over 60 mph you're at 4000 rpm. A little high for my taste. Also there are NO accessories available for this bike. So, you better love it the way it is. All in All a bargin for the money, and a wonderful machine . Show less

Have mine for over 3 years now and no real complaints. Reviews on this bike are often contradictory except for the following: great power and unstylish. Both are good comments but the style can be improved a lot by add-ons. Show less

Just put on the cobra slip-ons. It was not as loud as I would like it for traffic to know there is a motorcycle around them, but it will do the trick. I was surprised to see that the slip ons already had built in baffles. No optional baffles to adjust sound/resistance of exhaust. The feel of the bike is much better know, you can feel the rumble of the bike...Very much lacking with stock pipes. If you are thinking about getting a bike, and not sure about what to get....I give this bike 2 thumbs up...not too many accesories can be bought for the bike, but it looks good anyway. And the ride comfort is wonderful... Happy Riding! Show less

Studied all bikes and this is the best value. You will not grow tired of this one and it is easiest to maintain. Buy with confidence. Ride is smooth. Powerful for two up riding. Engine is a dream. Centerstand. Liquid cooled, shaft drive, self adjusting valves. Unbelievable value. Show less

I just bought a 2003 vulcan 750 on September 9th, and I've had fun putting on all of 430 miles so far! The bike handles very smoothly at slow and highway speeds. It has more than enough speed to pass from 65 mph. IT rides very quietly with no vibration. The seating is comfortable. This bike was the lowest priced bike in its category, and it had the most features. I was surprised to read a comparison of all cruisers (from 150cc to 1400cc) that showed the vulcan 750 as the fourth or fifth fastest bike in the quater mile. I can't wait to finish the 500 mile break-in period, so that I can pick up the speed a little bit. I would highly recommend this bike to anyone who is looking for a middle-weight cruiser! Show less

This is my first bike in over 25 years since the little dirt bike I had growing up. I found this Vulcan 750 with 4500 miles on it for 4700. Maybe a little much but boy am I happy! I ended up driving to Lincoln from where I live and back a week after I got it to visit a friend who had surgery. 320 miles round trip in 36 hours. It was a GREAT ride. Kept up with traffic fine on the Interstate, lots of power to pass easily from 65 miles an hour. Rides smooth, little vibration. Had it serviced yesterday just to make sure I had fresh oil in it and the mechanic said it was in perfect condition. Love the ride!!! Lots of torque and power. After 1000 miles on it so far, I could not be more pleased. And I like the style of the bike. More comfortable for me then the low riding cruisers that are the rage right now. Here is a vote for the Vulcan!!! Show less

So far, I'm very happy with this bike! The power is great, and the comfort is just what I wanted. It handles quite well for a "cruiser" style bike, and doesn't feel like it's straining to do 65-70 mph on the highway. Accessories are expensive, and the selsction sparce though you can find almost anything you want if you do enough digging around on the web. There are only a few things about the bike that I think are "cheap". The tach and speedo housings are plastic, not metal, and the exhaust shields are just thin wire loops. I don't imagine them lasting very long. My only other complaint is that I would also like to have seen the turn signal switch be the "push to cancel" type that's more popular these days, instead of the old slide switch. I find myself turning on the right blinker when I cancel the left! I found that many bikes that cost just a few bucks more seem a bit more refined, but hey, you get what you pay for! Also, here in New Jersey, if you cross the 750cc line, your insurance doubles.So, are you looking for the most bang for the buck in a new bike? The Vulcan 750 is all of that my friend! Show less

in response to the writer's question about being cramped for a tall rider, I am 6-1 and found it cramped as well. I put a corbin seat on it and the problem has been resolved. I spent 9 hrs riding the other day and was quite comfortable. Show less