Kawasaki Motorcycle reviews

Popular adventure bike. I prefer more power and torque. I know lots of folks love this model. I was not overly impressed by performance. However, it looks good for what it is, reliable, and affordable to own. Show less

The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom is one of the sturdiest cycles on the road. The power to weight ratio is great. It’s a sold bike. Other than oil changes and tire replacements, the only maintenance I’ve done in 45,000 miles is change out the stator, which was very easy to do. The fuel injection is a huge benefit. I get 50-52 mpg on the highway. And the Kawasaki comes with a fuel gauge on the console so there’s no having to do math to figure out when to fuel up, a feature left of other makes of bikes. The fuel cap is placed at the uppermost part of the tank so there’s no spilling onto the paint job or tank bag whereas many makes put it in the middle of the tank. I’m on my third Kawasaki Vulcan 900 after putting 60k on one bike and 45k on the second. For a guy 5’ 6’’ and 175 pounds, it’s the perfect size and handling. And adding a passenger doesn’t bog it down. I ride it year around. I have plugin heated jacket and gloves for the 40 degree weather. Other than in rain or snow, I’m on the bike. It handles cold and hot weather almost the same. This bike is one fine cruiser. Show less

* Classic Cruiser Design: The Vulcan 800 boasts a timeless cruiser aesthetic with its low-slung profile, teardrop fuel tank, and ample chrome accents. * Smooth V-Twin Engine: Powered by an 805cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine, it delivers smooth and reliable performance, perfect for leisurely rides and longer journeys. * Comfortable Ergonomics: Designed for rider comfort, it features a relaxed riding position with a comfortable seat and well-placed handlebars, ensuring an enjoyable experience on every ride. * Customization Potential: With its simple yet stylish design, the Vulcan 800 offers endless customization possibilities, allowing owners to personalize it to their unique tastes and preferences. * Reliable Performance: Known for its reliability and ease of maintenance, the Vulcan 800 is a dependable choice for riders seeking a classic cruiser experience without the hassle. Show less

As a female rider was a great buy! Adjustable height added so I could touch the ground. Controls to "dummy down" the traction, power modes, and ABS make it a great bike for new or experienced riders. It saves the money of not having to buy a bigger, more powerful bike later since you can have a 400 and 750 all in one! Show less

Bike was ridden last year and was perfectly fine. Fairings need a little bit of work with the side lights. Bike is solid just under 26k miles. Bike was own buy me for very little time. will take best offer to. Show less

This dealer pre prices before looking at the bike when they get it from auction. They then do necessary repairs to make it profitable to sell, mark it at just above reasonable price then tack on another $2000 in fees. Saying the customer has to pay for them buying a busted bike, fixing it so they can even sell it, charge you for them cleaning it and doing typical cost-of-ownership maintenance, plus doc fees. Doc fees and taxes I get. But it's gross they put it at a somewhat ok price to get people to call then throw $2000 on top last second and talk to you like you're dumb because you know that's scummy. If you advertise a bike for $6,999 and then say the out the door price is $9000 then just put it up for $8500. Oh but that wouldn't be a good market price for a 2014 zx10r with over 20k miles, huh? Show less

I was looking for a cruiser style motorcyle that wasn't too heavy, had satisfiable acceleration and speed, and was not too costly. I looked at the new Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 but did not want to spend $8,000 to nearly $10,000 after taxes and mainly motorcycle dealer costs on a motorcyle as this is just a leisure form of transportation. I looked into the pre-owned Suzuki Boulevard S40 (LS650 Savage), Suzuki Boulevard M50, Honda Rebel 300, Honda Rebel 500, and some pre-owned Harley Davidson models but they were either too slow, too heavy, rated to have too uncomfortable seating, or too expensive for what they are. I looked into the Kawasaki Vulcan 500 and saw a few on Facebook Marketplace sell quickly for about anywhere from $2,000 to $2,800 and heard that these motorcycles (Kawasaki Vulcan 500) once had the quickest acceleration off the line for it's class at one specific point in time and were of the lightest in it's class. I found another Vulcan 500 on the market and purchased it. On the first ride I was impressed with the acceleration off the line and the handling. It was easy to put away or push into storage as it's not too heavy. After owning it a while, it has been reliable, and starts right up every time. In regards to comfort the seat can be uncomfortable after riding over an hour or so. Also, when riding at higher speeds on the highway it does feel a bit wavy or not fully stable I think due to it's light weight. It may be best suited for backroad travel, main roads, and in town travel but not highway travel at 70 mph travel. Show less

I have owned 2 Kawasaki ZRX1200R, first was my 2005 from 2006-2017 and my 2002 from 2018 - still ride today. These bikes are comfortable to ride, great Kawasaki quality(this is my 11th street bike in the last 52yrs of riding) lots of power to have all the fun you can handle, but the only weak spot is the transmission- the 2005 had transmission work at 52,000mi. and my 2002 I lost 4 gear about 2mo. ago with 32,000mi. Still ride it everyday just skip 4th gear for now. New transmission, parts and labor: $5,400, rebuilt: $3,500 Show less

I had the 1996 1500 classic and the only thing was to put on the Vance and Hines 2 1/4 straight shots with no baffles, take off the bladder underneath, added a hyper charger and Mustang seats. Top speed was 145 mph. Now I have the 1999 nomad, the factory seats are great, power is an issue and I shift into 5th gear at 65mph. The gas tank should be bigger. I removed the exhaust bladder and that helped with power, getting ready to install the hyper charger and Vance and Hines pipes, which should help out greatly. I have over 50,400 miles on it with no complaints. Show less

I love this bike! I have been riding my 2008 1600 Nomad for about two years. It was supposed to be a place holder bike until I got the more expensive bike that I wanted. I ended up riding it much longer than expected. It has good power, it is smooth running, and has never given me a single problem. The bike is comfortable and rides nicely with a passenger,...hardly any different than alone. It starts right up in any kind of weather and always runs the same. The side loading bags are something you have to prefer or get used to. I do not prefer them over top loading but some do for whatever reason. The horsepower is sufficient and the motor has very nice low end torque. The torque shows when riding two up as the acceleration is practically the same as riding alone. It will not blow your socks or any doors off, but the bike is sufficiently powered for fun and safety. Overall, these are great, reliable, smooth running, good looking motorcycles. Show less