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P T Reed

Reviewed on November 3, 2022

Motorcycle reviewed 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic view listing

5.0
3rd one I have had I have had others but always regret it . Just so smooth,powerful,well balanced comfortable the others look good but nothing compares to the ride. It puts a smile on my face every time I park it what a ride!!!... read more
3rd one I have had I have had others but always regret it . Just so smooth,powerful,well balanced comfortable the others look good but nothing compares to the ride. It puts a smile on my face every time I park it what a ride!!!
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Patrick

California

Reviewed on October 26, 2021

Motorcycle reviewed 2004 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-6R 636 view listing

4.3
03/04 kawasaki 636... looks, power and it completes me♥️. My favorite bone stock or fully set up to stunt or just enjoy two wheels and the open air. I prefer fully adjustable clip on's so I can push them forward and move them up about 2 inches over stock heigh. For street gearing, I like a 50 tooth r... read more
03/04 kawasaki 636... looks, power and it completes me♥️. My favorite bone stock or fully set up to stunt or just enjoy two wheels and the open air. I prefer fully adjustable clip on's so I can push them forward and move them up about 2 inches over stock heigh. For street gearing, I like a 50 tooth rear sprocket,stock front and if it's a dedicated lot bike 60 rear 15 front (stock.) They like to run hot so a 13 radiator for added capacity and two R-6 fans for more air flow. One fan coming on at the stock 216°F, the other on a switch I'll throw on if it creeps above 220°. Which it often does. Stunt piece definitely a handbrake. 13mm if it's a magura master 16 if it's a Brembo with a Hohey double caliper bracket. Stock foot brake and nissin 4 piston for the handbrake. RSC easy pull 2 finger clutch lever and gotta have the stealth stay front fairing stay and metal wind screen. I've had graveyard custom tanks before but a hand made hammer myself dent with HT moto is easier for me to transition from tank to sitdown or highchair from 50/50 and out side saddle with confidence. I've got one 04 bone stock extra pristine with 1,100 original miles in orange. Not a scratch and I just changed out the stock Bridgestone rubber that came with it. Then, my '04 stunt piece that's almost as clean fully built with 15k. Second motor as I hydro locked the original because of long, tall wheelies and rev limiter coasters with no kleen air mod. Bike was smoking like crazy and the airbox was full of oil. That oil then finds it's way into the #1 cylinder and bogged down the motor eventually shutting it off and filling the hole full of oil. Since it wasnt high in the RPM's it didnt break internals just bent the #1
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Magoo Molnar

Texas

Reviewed on September 16, 2021

Motorcycle reviewed 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 view listing

5.0
I bought my bike new in 2004 and still ride it today. It's perfect for my 5'5" height and 125 lb. I'm a 60 y/o female and have been riding mc's since I was 7 y/o. I absolutely have a passion for riding and plan to ride the remainder of my life. I also have a 2002 Honda VTX 1800 that i purchased new a... read more
I bought my bike new in 2004 and still ride it today. It's perfect for my 5'5" height and 125 lb. I'm a 60 y/o female and have been riding mc's since I was 7 y/o. I absolutely have a passion for riding and plan to ride the remainder of my life. I also have a 2002 Honda VTX 1800 that i purchased new as well but I am considering having it converted to a 3 wheeler because it is about 5 or 6 inches higher than I'm comfortable with as it causes me to stand tippy toe when stopped in traffic or while trying to back my bike. Safe travels.
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Bob Johnson

Connecticut

Reviewed on July 6, 2021

Motorcycle reviewed 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD view listing

5.0
I was looking for a lightweight, comfortable, water cooled cruiser with plenty of get up and go. I looked at the new offerings from Honda, Moto Guzzi, Suzuki and Yamaha and they were either too heavy, too slow, too expensive or uncomfortable. By chance a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD model came up for sale on ... read more
I was looking for a lightweight, comfortable, water cooled cruiser with plenty of get up and go. I looked at the new offerings from Honda, Moto Guzzi, Suzuki and Yamaha and they were either too heavy, too slow, too expensive or uncomfortable. By chance a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD model came up for sale on Craig’s list near me and after a test ride I was sold! It’s fast, comfortable, light, easy to maintain and reliable. This is a gem of a bike and it looks great as well, especially in red. Gets 55 MPG which is pretty good for an old, carb cruiser.
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donald

fairhaven, Maryland

Reviewed on October 15, 2014

Motorcycle reviewed 2004 Kawasaki KX500 view listing

5.0
It is a very fun bike to ride! It has explosive power. It has a funny way how to start it. I laugh at people when they struggle. I have many different types of bikes - 2 stroke and 4 stroke. Nothing plays like the 500. One fault it has is the handling in tight corners on a track. When it comes to tr... read more
It is a very fun bike to ride! It has explosive power. It has a funny way how to start it. I laugh at people when they struggle. I have many different types of bikes - 2 stroke and 4 stroke. Nothing plays like the 500. One fault it has is the handling in tight corners on a track. When it comes to trail riding, it is preferred over a 450. It is like easy to maneuver. 3rd gear is the best for cursing in trails, 15 miles to 60 miles in the crack of the wrist. Once the exhaust valves open up, it's here we go. People don't care to ride behind it! It is now sitting in garage under plastic. Ride it a couple times a year in a field. Drain fluids, grease rubber bushings and coat it with WD40 and show bike.
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Adam Moretuzzo

Saginaw, Michigan

Reviewed on June 21, 2014

Motorcycle reviewed 2004 Kawasaki KX500 view listing

5.0
This bike is amazing, powerful and with a few minor aftermarket parts, it will handle like a dream. I also have a 2014 KTM 450 SXF and my '04 KX500 will dog it everyday. It's not that my KTM is slow, it's just not at the same level as my KX. This bike is always in the power band and will get you the ho... read more
This bike is amazing, powerful and with a few minor aftermarket parts, it will handle like a dream. I also have a 2014 KTM 450 SXF and my '04 KX500 will dog it everyday. It's not that my KTM is slow, it's just not at the same level as my KX. This bike is always in the power band and will get you the hole-shot ever time.
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CRPT

Lisbon, Portugal

Reviewed on May 22, 2011

Motorcycle reviewed 2004 Kawasaki KLR250 view listing

5.0
I bought mine used a couple months ago. Since then, 4,000 km. have rolled by. This particular machine had a hard life with some Baja participation back in 1993, I'll call it "pedigree". Some routine maintenance had to be done as I wanted this bike for my commute to work (100km./day), to save my S... read more
I bought mine used a couple months ago. Since then, 4,000 km. have rolled by. This particular machine had a hard life with some Baja participation back in 1993, I'll call it "pedigree". Some routine maintenance had to be done as I wanted this bike for my commute to work (100km./day), to save my Suzuki Burgman 400K7. The main goal has been road/highway use. I never tried it on dirt roads. It handles extremely well, is very lightweight and has a very nice engine. It's amazingly economical, both on gas and parts/maintenance. It's very cheap to buy, also. I wanted something cheap, reliable, economical, with a fair performance on the road. I have already seen the OEM gauges mark top speed 160km./hr. (16T sprocket), more than once. Now I can say it's a 100% check on all these points. I have done all maintenance/tires and so on at home, with basic tools. It's also very easy to work on.
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Smcnamara

knox, Indiana

Reviewed on May 17, 2010

Motorcycle reviewed 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic view listing

5.0
I purchased this bike used. Pearl white(which seems to be the majority color on these reviews.) Already had power commander, bags, engine guard, 360 pegs, front and rear floor boards, mustang seat, trailer hitch, light bar, and vance&hines power shots, and windshield. It had 7500 miles on it. Purcha... read more
I purchased this bike used. Pearl white(which seems to be the majority color on these reviews.) Already had power commander, bags, engine guard, 360 pegs, front and rear floor boards, mustang seat, trailer hitch, light bar, and vance&hines power shots, and windshield. It had 7500 miles on it. Purchased it in 09 at local kawasaki dealer. Purchased it for what I consider a steal. This bike is definitely the bomb. Well worth every penny. Just like other reviews no complaints with the power here. This is a keeper.
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Manny

Bpt, Connecticut

Reviewed on March 30, 2010

Motorcycle reviewed 2004 Kawasaki NINJA ZX-10R view listing

5.0
Really powerful bike. The bike handles very well around the corners and acceleration is smooth. The seat is comfortable and I can ride all day. Kawasaki knew what they where building when they made the ZX-10r.... read more
Really powerful bike. The bike handles very well around the corners and acceleration is smooth. The seat is comfortable and I can ride all day. Kawasaki knew what they where building when they made the ZX-10r.
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David1la

Covington, Louisiana

Reviewed on October 11, 2009

Motorcycle reviewed 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 view listing

5.0
Just got back from a ride to the smokey mountains. One of many trips I have taken on my vn2000 I call "The land cruser". I have to say the 35 years I have been riding, this is one of the best motorcycles I have ridden. I have had this one for 4 years and yes I bought it used and only had to replace ... read more
Just got back from a ride to the smokey mountains. One of many trips I have taken on my vn2000 I call "The land cruser". I have to say the 35 years I have been riding, this is one of the best motorcycles I have ridden. I have had this one for 4 years and yes I bought it used and only had to replace the front tire. I also ride it to work everyday rain or shine. I would say snow, but there's no snow here. One thing I can say is everywhere I go everyone is always nice. I don't call myself a biker, I am a motorcyclist who just loves to ride.
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