Kawasaki reviews

Amazing build quality, incredibly comfortable ride, plenty of power to spare, durable, reliable. An incredible motorcycle. A wonderful motorcycle for your second cruiser. Too much bike for a new rider. Show less

I bought new in 1984, had a bunch of engine parts chromed and rode it nearly every weekend from Charleston SC to Jacksonville Fla. for over three years. Never required any extra repairs or maintenance, just routine maintenance which I did most myself. It came with the Vetter fairing, lowers, bags and trunk and a Corbin King and Queen seat. I added the Vetter radio to the fairing and a Radio Shack CB radio. I rode it rain or shine and put nearly 50,000 trouble free miles on it. I have always regretted selling it, it was my favorite until I starting buying and riding Goldwing 1800s. Show less

I personally know of this bike and its owner.. If i were in the market for a bike ( I already have one) I would purchase this bike.. It truly is a one of a kind and Immaculate condition.. I say this as it could have just come off the showroom floor with this mileage . I am 66 years old so of course its a bit out of my league... way to powerful for an old man. Worth every penny of what the owner is asking. Show less

I don’t have any comments on this motorcycle as I can’t Find the 2023 H2 Base . Not actually true I can find The H2 naked for 18-20K Or the 2023 H2 SX SE for 28K! The H2 Base 31,500, The H2 Carbon 35 K and finally the H2R 57,500, You’ll find them all day long the 3 over 30K that is But you won’t they don’t have them!! Has a price etc But when ya look closely it says it’s new but no mileage, no stock number, Most importantly no vin number!!!! Why try to sell you something they don’t have and that you have to order in June till December for the next model year!! I hear Cycle Trader saying they have no “Control” Over it I’m a betting man I bet they have them advertise for sale every model of said manufacturer Kawi,Suzuki,Yamaha Etc I’m calling out Cycle Trader. So No mileage No stock Number no vin Don’t waste your time!!!! Unless ya wanna order a 2024!! They’re out there my 1394 bikes nationwide found 6 North Carolina, Texas and California Show less

I went to buy a Harley Road king but the price was rediculous. Across the Street was a Kawasaki dealer and my wife suggested we go there and check it out. I didnt want a crouch rocket and was amazed when I saw this 02 Vulcan sitting in the showroom that looked like a Harley. I even asked "you sell Harley's here"? No, thats a Kawasaki Vulcan. The price tag? $7995.00 "WOW" Just what wanted, chain drive, carburated, perfect. The owner came over and said "this is the last motorcycle you'll ever buy. They never come back for anything". My wife asked "Whats the best yo can do" The final price was $5200.00. My wife asked if there was something wrong with it. Its brand new, if its junk, I'll make a lamp out of it for that price. Im a mechanic by trade. This bike is flawless. The welds of the frame, the engineering, the handleing, it runs perfectly. At 33,000 miles, not an ounce of trouble. General maintenance is all it needs. Most important, it has solid lifters so be sure to check the valve clearance at least every 10,000 miles. Thats it. This motorcycle will last you a lifetime. Stopped at a WaWa one night. A guy with a new Harley there with his friends stopped to talk. He owned an 02 Vulcan Classic and got rid of it and bought a Harley. "what a mistake" he said. I loved that bike. I have been back to the Harley dealer 4 time for oil leaks, still not fixed. What a mistake I made, he said. Dont make the same mistake. I said, I know and I also know that most electronics among other parts on Harley's are made in China. Very sad! The Vulcan is the first japanese vehicle I have ever bought. The head mechanic at the dealer where I purchased it said, "It's built in Nebraska, how much more american can you get. Boy was he right. You will fall in love with this motorcycle. It has plenty of power, my wife and I ride 2 up, It weighs much less than a Harley and it is the most perfectly balanced bike on the market and it looks just like a Harley. I've had people ask me about the color, metalic red, they say, "I didnt know Harley had a color like that" They dont. Its not a Harley. Theyre shocked. For the price you pay for this motorcycle, you can afford to fit it out with all kinds of addons. A windshield, bags, floorboards, crash bars etc. I've known people who have over 90,000 miles on this bike, and it still runs great. Dont be fooled. Dont think its junk. IT'S NOT! Later on in years there are some bigger beautiful cruisers Kawasaki makes. Im not gonna get rid of what I got cause I dressed it just like I want it but you cant beat Kawasaki, And the new ones are really tempting and dependable. Hey, Years ago they made aircraft engines for fighter planes. They know what they're doin. Show less

I had a 2007 ZX14….Smooth, fast as hell, dependable, and comfortable for two up riding all day….Best bike they ever built….I sold it and regretted it instantly…….Luckily it has been replaced with a newer one….This one will never be sold…EVER ! If you have doubts about buying one, just do it but respect it or you will be sorry. This is not a bike for little boys….. Show less

Overall it's a great bike with some tweaks. Stock I could not stand the programing of the throttle and it was very jerky, and lack luster response which wasn't smooth with dead spots that felt like you were pulling an Airstream behind you. That all changed with a reprogram of the ECU . It is now how the bike should have been from Kawasaki! It pulls smooth without the flat spots. 6th gear is now very usable without it shaking and will pull smoothly from as low as 45 MPH. MPG is also much improved. Before I had to really nurse it to get 40. Now I consistently get in the low to mid 40's riding normal with a few harder accelerations . Comfort is very good and I have no problems doing long trips. The bags and trunk seem flimsy and the trunk lock is a joke. I have a 1200 Voyager as well and the bags are MUCH more heavy duty and way more solid feeling. Belt tension is set way too tight from the factory! It makes the shifts quite harsh 1 - 2 especially and does create some wine and moises. I still need to loosen mine. I was hoping that it would on its own a little but after 6600 miles it is still way too tight. and makes some noise. The dealer wouldn't loosen it when I had it in for service saying that is was "in spec" even though they said that the factory spec is very tight. The only other thing is the windshield is a bit tall for my preference. I like (need) a bit of wind to keep me a bit cooler in the Florida heat. Oh speaking of heat. As per the gauge they do run HOT. stock. The ECM tune changes the temp that the fan kicks on which keeps the engine temp down in traffic. It is a great reliable comfortable and powerful bike. Well balanced and definitely feels lighter than it's 900 lbs. With a few not very expensive additions it becomes WAY better! WAY more bang for the $$$ than almost all other bikes in this class. Show less

I've never been a crotch rocket, cafe racer, sport bike kind of dude. To me the Spectre was ugly. Worse, mine was purple. Never got used to hugging the tank (necessary for survival), it just wasn't my style. But what it lacked in aesthetics it more than made up for in performance. I had never, nor will ever again, reach speeds even close to those I achieved on this machine. I'm talking scary fast. You know the feeling. When the adrenaline has your heart pumping and body trembling long after you've dismounted. I can close my eyes and feel it still today, 40 years later. I'm strictly a cruiser dude now, I'll leave the death defying to those still young enough to consider crazy cool. Like I did. Show less

The Kawasaki Concours 14 ABS is a powerful touring motorcycle designed for those who enjoy long-distance rides. It is equipped with an advanced Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) that provides the rider with the utmost safety and control, even under challenging terrain and weather conditions. The ABS system also helps to reduce the risk of skidding during emergency braking or cornering maneuvers. Furthermore, it helps to maintain stability and control when riding in extreme conditions such as rain, snow or ice. With its advanced technology, the Concours 14 ABS offers a safe yet thrilling ride that will leave you with unforgettable memories. Show less