I realize this video is old and you may not even still have the 900, but what kind of miles per gallon do you get out of it?

I dropped my GS waiting at a red light. I was just not paying attention so the bike just slowly dropped in front of everybody

What Viking bags are those?

I have a 24 z900 yellow ball what gear and what rpm are you doing this at ?

6th gear and 60 miles per hour ? Wtf man why are you driving like that

Hi from Sweden, I actually did a video on my channel about turning the Vulcan S into a touring bike but man I'd love to have both, Well I'd love to have the whole range of Vulcans , I think all of them are awesome bikes, enjoyed your vid & subbed, ride safe man 🤛🤜, cheers

Nice reviews, thank you. I was hooked on the idea of a Vulcan S for my first bike, as a kind of sport/cruiser crossover, it looks gorgeous in side profile and had great reviews as a first bike you can continue to have fun with for quite some time. But when I saw it in the flesh, I was disappointed by how narrow it looked, and the sound from the stock pipes was underwhelming. From the rear view, a rider of any size also looks decidedly under-horsed. I learned on a 600cc bike and was already questioning if I had put myself through that process just to ride a 650, so I took a more extreme option for the sports/cruiser crossover concept and bought a Suzuki M1800R. The VN900 however is a different story; I rented the Custom version for a day whilst on a trip and although it’s not in the sports cruiser genre, I was impressed by its overall looks; the 21” front wheel on the Custom is also a stand out feature that distinguishes it in the crowd. It was super comfortable with a nice low seat so anyone can flat foot it at the lights, it had plenty enough power to make decent headway on the highways, and just felt so relaxing. It’s no lightweight but is also way easier to manhandle in the driveway than my M1800R. If I was in that same position now, having just passed my test, and being a rider who just wants to enjoy the ride and scenery rather than prove something, this would be on my shortlist. But I’ve learned to live with the M1800R now, and am very happy with it (once it’s out of the garage and on the move!) 😄

The Vulcan Classic sounds like Sebulba's Podracer when its stationary. LOVE IT. The Vulcan Sounds like a supercharged lawn mower.

I love my candy lime green Vulcan 650 s. I don’t like big cruisers, my shadow spirt 750 was the perfect traditional cruiser for me. I’m very tall at 5’9 but small at 125lbs so the big bikes are just too cumbersome and awkward at low speeds for me.

Obviously, you are in an ideal position to compare having both bikes. I only have the Vulcan S. From what you say, I would probably still prefer the Vulcan S to the 900. For me, it is the incredible flickability of the bike that is a priority. It can also hold its own in acceleration and speed despite its small 650cc engine. It can go to 130kph in no time at all and although the acceleration takes longer beyond that, it can easily be taken to 170kph. Great video ... keep them coming!

Bring back the Kawasaki 1600 Mean Streak, please.

My buddy has rode a Vulcan S for several years. Good little bike but it just kills him when we take a longer ride or weekend road trip. Especially on the interstate at 75-80mph. That little 650 is screaming at highway speed even with a 6th gear. 900 is better choice if your gonna enjoy longer rides and trips. The RPM is pretty high on them too at speed but the bike itself is more comfortable to sit on for longer periods. It’s pretty much same size as a Harley softail just with much smaller engine. Big enough to be comfortable and small enough to remain nimble.

Sorry that engine is turning way too many RPM and cruising speeds of 60 miles an hour.

My 23 cafe loves coming up

I really like the Kawasaki Vulcan 900 and I get your point. But I like cruising AND I like cornering - I would say sportcruising. So I HAVE TO prefer the Vulcan S. I'm used to ride through corners a lil bit faster. That's why the Vulcan S fits better to me for now. Yeah the exhaust sound is boring, but with another exhaust it sounds way better. Not like a V-Twin, but better! If possible, I would take a bike, looking like the Vulcan 900, with the sound of the Vulcan 900 and the agility of the Vulcan S.

After you riding and a very well done job reviewing the bikes I'd have to stick with the 900 classic cruiser. if I were to trade in my Harley 1200 for the 900cc classic's is all one really needs riding cross country but my sportster as well as the S series kawi would be the better machines for a hundred or two before getting off for a stretch. Like you said, it's all about what your looking for and your needs. Thats it in a nut shell !

I ride a Vulcan S. It’s a good bike, best overall that I’ve owned. But it isn’t perfect. I feel like the 6th gear is for marketing. You have to shift frequently in city driving as the 650 parallel twin does not have a lot of torque at low rpm. The stock seat sucks. But I chose it over the 900 because it has ABS, rear disc brakes, nice raised up digital display, tach, mag wheels and the exhaust is tucked more underneath so I don’t burn my calf and pants. So I guess what I would like for my Vulcan S is the power and torque of the 900 and belt drive, that’s all. Wow! Absolutely right about the Jetson’s sound of the exhaust. Kinda chirpy. I might change that at some point.

Love those handlebars, floorboards, and old school look. What are your thoughts on the W 800?

tenes que subir cambios mientras estas arriba....y controlar con el freno trasero

So I just want to point out. The comparison is a little unfair. If your 900 has aftermarket parts like a mustang seat then of course it’s going to be a lot more comfortable whereas if the Vulcan S is all stock of course it’s going to be less comfortable.

Vulcan S has an ABS system.

i know exactly where that is!

So funny bro😂😂 very good thank you

Practicing wheelies on a 20k bike 😂

I was a Harley owner for three years. I bought an Electra Glide Ultra Classic just to see what all the fuss was about. I liked it, it was a surprisingly well made modern antique. I kept it stock, and my neighbors were really happy when I sold it and got back on a Kawasaki. I's a sport bike, but I'm seriously looking at a Vulcan. Seems like such a friendly ride for easy light touring. Thanks for the video. Your mods look great.

Replace rear suspension if you want comfort. Same issue for Honda Rebel 500. No seat will make the difference without suspension replacement. Of course, the message is a bit late but useful for others.

are you saying you have a buckle fetish????LOL

I had a 2014 Dyna Fatbob but got sick and couldn't ride for 2 years. I got well enough to ride and bought a 2015 Honda 750 Shadow. The bike was ponderous and slow. I saw a 2021 Vulcan S for sale with 116 miles on it. I love this bike. It is quick enough to be fun. I owned many V twin bikes, 250 to 1900CC but these midsize Japanese V twins lope along. They are ok around town but struggle at highway speeds. I guess I'm not old enough yet for senior citizen motorcycles.

As long as Kawasaki insists on using that 180º crank parallel twin, the Vulcan 900 will always be the better choice. People gravitate towards cruisers mainly because of the V-twin engine, it's the soul and defining characteristic of that style of motorcycle. Putting a long stroke, cross plane crank engine in the Vulcan S would at least help it retain the typical sound of a V-twin, while being cheaper to build than said V-twin. Yamaha did very well with the CP2 engine, so Kawasaki surely can do the same.

I bought my Kawasaki Vulcan 650 a fortnight ago at the end Dec 2023. I'm happy with my KAWA. 2,000 km from Bangkok to the northern mountains of sunny tropical THAILAND. The only thing that I have to change is HORN! which is an embarrassment. Thank you for formative.video. QUESTION? What is the brand of sidebags. How much? Greetings Johnny BikeSanooK?

My Vulcan S is the only vehicle that I have owned that I have been pulled over. It loves to rev but I had to watch my speed. I could do things on the S that I didn't think were possible a the speed I was going.

I loved my Vulcan S but it's not really a cruiser. It wasn't uncomfortable for me with the forward control. The 900 is less comfortable for me. My legs cramp so that's important. It cruised at 6000rpm which feels a bit weird. I am looking at a 900.

Or you could just buy a unicycle. Sorry, I just don't get wheelies. I'm with ya about motorcycles though. By the way, Missouri is one of the few states I have not visited. Looks really nice.

on getting something bigger haha. That stock VS seat iit's worth it for fundamental of s a low back killer man. after 20 minutes

Just got off a 5,000 bike rally. I counted about 5 metrics's there as i walked line to line to check out the rides. Everybody was cool. Always felt more like a rebel when everyone else conforms to 1 brand

Is the Vulcan 900 a fast bike? I was interested in getting one but I'm among the people in the younger category (I'm an 18yr old Tomboy) Though I would prefer to customize it to a Bobber bike since I prefer this type of design when it comes to cruisers. Is this something I'd get bored of after a few years or I can stay with it 4 life? 🤔

Just curious, I know this was a year ago, but are you popping the clutch slightly, or is that raw power? I guess I'll have to turn off traction control. Take care.

It's been a year....we need more videos. 🙂 Hope you guys are all doing well.

Both are nice bikes. You can't go wrong with a Kawaski. I've been riding mainly V-Twins since 1995 and to tell you the truth, I'm a bit tired of them. I think I would choose the Vulcan S for a couple of reasons. One the quick revving engine. and two, it doesn't chug chug chug. The Vukcan S has a chain drive, but the plus to that is it is very easy to change the gear ratio. There are several sizes of rear spockets for the Vukcan S. Another thing I like about the Vulcan S over the Classic are the mag wheels which means TUBELESS tires.

if they would put one more gear ( overdrive) ! how hard could it be ? ! it the vn900 had the same RPM's at 70 MPH that it has at 50 MPH ( one more gear !) it would be great instead of just O.K.

And if you didn't have to talk with your hands I could both be on the steering wheel

I know this was a long time ago and I'm sure you are a really good wheelie rider today. Most important thing to remember is to always cover your back brake and learn to shift into the next gear. Awesome video!

I'm planning to buy a vn 900, then I started looking at the 650s, which looks great, but the vn900 is definitely the first choice... that sound is something I want to listen to for a very long time😎

I had a Shadow for a while and no Harley buddies talked smack- We all rode happily. I will say they DUSTED me haha.

I like how hardly riders get credit for just acting like they're supposed to act I've been a motorcycle rider for years a lot of my buddies ride Harleys and I've also bar back and let me tell you the biker air quotation clubs of Harley riders that come in are pretty much assholes

Does it have a cruise control? Thats deal breaker for me for long distance

I’ve been looking for cobra pipes and I’m pretty sure I’m getting cobras now lol

I didnt like the Vulcan S at ALL! The Classic looks like a great bike

The Vulcan 900 is my dream bike. Such an amazing , now legendary bike that requires Gas, Oil, and Smiles.

Good old Vaterra Ascender. I still have one. Mine is brushless and crawls like a beast. Always turn on your transmitter before your RC.