8 years ago I began a search for a good Kawasaki Voyager xii. After 5 years I found a stunning 1991 model with just over 10,000 original miles on it, fully documented, and the guy selling it had owned it from 400 miles old. I quickly arranged to see the bike, fell in love on the spot, and didn't barter him a single dime on the price. I truly felt sorry for him as he was only selling it because his wife was forcing his hand. 3 years later and I have done 3,000 miles on it, and it has so much character it defies belief. I love the sound of the exhaust as you open her up, and she is so stable on the highway. My 16 year old son loves riding pillion, saying the pillion seat is like an armchair. At 32 years old (the bike) I am amazed that everything works just as it did the day it left the factory. Indeed the bike itself looks pretty much as it would have done back in 1991. No nasty noises, no smoke, no oily smells, and for such an old bike it goes too. I reckon my Voyager is the match for this one in the video...except mine ain't for sale! Regards, Bib.
@crazyoldbiker938 Жыл бұрын
I am driving 500 miles in the morning to get one of these! I found a 1986 with 17,000 miles on it and it was stored indoors whenever it was not used. I am so glad I found it, only $1000.00!
@ChuckPackwood2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a 89 Voyager and I love it. Glad to be riding again
@Kwhopperfan2 жыл бұрын
Amazingly maintained and beautiful appearance. The voyager xii was an amazing sport luxury tourer that bested the Goldwing 1200 in performance and cost less. With brake and suspension improvements this is a relevant machine for today. Love it!
@MarkMeadows905 жыл бұрын
My uncle had a 1986 model. Looked just like that. His was a burgundy red color. Took that thing cross country a few times. Smoothest riding bike comparable to the Honda Gold Wing.
@ericmarcucci90093 ай бұрын
Man this bike is cool as they come, AMAZING
@haydenbelcher1882 ай бұрын
I have a 1986 , Voyager in red , when it's detailed out it beautiful . I've owned many bikes , I also have a 1989 Yamaha venture Royale ( both for sale ) but the one I like the most is this bike , just a great bike.
@sabin19812 жыл бұрын
What an absolute stunner, just a perfect specimen of a Voyager XII. Amazing. I'd dearly love to know what this sold for :)
@reijotiihonen93125 жыл бұрын
Hello from Finland. Lovely video. Super clean bike and guys, who appreciate it.. 👍.
@altonstuchlik8501 Жыл бұрын
Got a 2003 Xii with 81K and still purring like a kitten! 😁
@rockypup19685 жыл бұрын
Nice bike , Kawasaki's attempt at doing a gold wing 👍
@jordanblair5410 Жыл бұрын
And with the exception of long distance freeway touring, better in just about every aspect.
@JuhaEerikki5 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I always wondered where all those ten years went...
@jeremywallace5961 Жыл бұрын
41 years ago...? 1986 was the first year for the ZG1200A1.
@jortdevries9482 жыл бұрын
Beutifull and cool bike
@RJR10075 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine had similar bike , infact might of been a earlier model .he put it on side stand sloping down hill and it moved forward hence going on its side. Took three of us to pick it up . one mile down the road it stopped,never again to fire up .y I don't know .nice bike ken
@outdoorsjoe15 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome! Looking into picking up a 1986 next week.
@BibtheBoulder3 жыл бұрын
Did you get your Voyager?
@outdoorsjoe13 жыл бұрын
@@BibtheBoulder Yes sir I did! Paid 500 dollars for it and had to replace the starter chain and tensioner and a few other things but good solid bike!
@BibtheBoulder3 жыл бұрын
@@outdoorsjoe1 If you feel up to it I would love a more detailed account. Reason being I picked up a 1991 model of my own yesterday and am wondering what I can look forward to....
@cj3moricle8402 жыл бұрын
I have 2 for sale anyone
@achemers2 жыл бұрын
@@cj3moricle840 where? How much?
@dragonclaw884 жыл бұрын
wonder how much it sold for??
@wingmanhoy39995 жыл бұрын
Awesome beauty.
@michaelblew6019 Жыл бұрын
Had a 6cy voyager,fastest, smoothest bike I've ever had,,should have kept it
@C_MacC232 ай бұрын
Why they stopped making the bike and stuffed that 1700 CC in the new bubble cruiser blows my mind! I am trying to buy one of these now!
@hectorbarajas93163 жыл бұрын
Is this bike still for sale I wonder ?
@mikekraft71422 жыл бұрын
What ended up happening with the bike ?
@waynepatrick175 жыл бұрын
Nice one Ken did not know this bike at all. I soon will love your channel ...... English bloke
@KaplanCycles5 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard the crazy train Wayne!
@richardestenson77993 жыл бұрын
Sounds like my '74 Z1 900 (Rootbeer/Orange) with 1,735 on the clock... Dad bought it new.
@kevinchan794 жыл бұрын
You're Wolverine!! Sorry, completely off topic... as you were. :P
@mrrice11115 жыл бұрын
1988 is a 31 year old bike not 41... but it’s gorgeous
@timothylarson84705 жыл бұрын
Don't correct him, he's a judge and shit - he knows what he is talking about.
@philhotchkin82692 жыл бұрын
I guess ya can’t post Facebook picture links here. Parked my 1300 6 cylinder Voyage behind one of these 4 cylinders at the Peoria IL. TT race 2013. One could search my page for proof.
@abelsandoval39323 жыл бұрын
He bought this bike in 1978? Yet its a 1988????
@ComfyDadShoes Жыл бұрын
I caught that too.
@timnye718 Жыл бұрын
Interesting how you can buy a 1988 motorcycle in 1978.....