2019 Kawasaki Vulcan S

[@MCTeck]

Well I am 6'5" ...This System Needs to be Implemented On all Motorcycles..Regardless of "Brand"... Custom Fit ...Easy!

[@alfredvogl4052]

It is on other bikes but they charge for it, kawi dosnt charge which is how it should be. Had this bike for 2 years for the wife. Great bike. Then she wanted a scout. They have the same thing but charge for it. Really sucked.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Indian has multiple bar/seat/peg combos for the Scout, but they all cost extra. They are doing the same with the new FTR1200, they have a bunch of bar/peg/seat combos for it and it gets expensive FAST with that.

[@alfredvogl4052]

HD has had it for many years also ,there are 5 positions on a sportster. Yamaha had it 20 years ago I think. Just kawi is smart they advertise it. Spent all that money on the scout and got rid of it in less than a year was plagued with issues. The Vulcan was a great bime.

[@bernardjameswilson]

@@alfredvogl4052 they're scamming people here in the philippines they charge for the seat and handlebar change

[@alfredvogl4052]

@@bernardjameswilson in the U.S. seat, bars, and controls are free. At least they use to be anyway. I have not looked in awhile. But I liked the bike. Even with all the reduced controls I would buzz around on it.

[@ThePatriot4freedom]

This format is fantastic. As someone researching bikes, it is great to hear the perspective of someone who is well spoken, rides often, yet isn’t so rehearsed sounding; it feels genuine and believable. Thanks!

[@mountainbikerdave]

they don't mention this in the video, but the Vulcan S 650 twin is the fastest production cruiser motorcycle in its category (not including muscle cruisers). Kawasaki went for a new niche, affordable sporty cruiser. it is by far the fastest cruiser you can get for the money.

[@remigusker6024]

That is a good point and really one that's not brought up as much as the bike deserves. I've seen a few Vulcan S's setting pretty solid paces, though they do seem to touch down hard parts pretty quick.

[@SamboSmash88]

Law Abiding Citizen honda Rebel 500 ?

[@diobrando6147]

Because no one cares how fast a cruiser is. Its a cruiser.

[@benjamincs1]

@@diobrando6147 I disagree - this is the best of both worlds. A relaxed ride and fun when you want it.

[@diobrando6147]

@@benjamincs1 so Fun = Fast? Thats so wrong.

[@guarddog318]

Christina should have her own KZbin channel. I'm sure she'd be an inspiration to a lot of women that are thinking about getting into riding, as well as new riders in general.

[@just-dl]

I agree! Very articulate. And I’m jokingly telling my daughters to consider which motorcycle they want (one is 4’11” and the other is probably going to max out at 5’2” or thereabouts). I know there’s safer ways to travel but I don’t want them thinking there’s anything they can’t do. I could see my younger daughter doing videos like this in the future. She’s shy but eats her fears for breakfast.

[@pjeng1]

It is worth mentioning that Vulcan S has a parallel-twin engine instead of a V-twin design, and therefore, it has very different control riding characteristics. When I go to very light throttle, it gets a slight vibration/shudder. Not really lugging motor and it will accelerate fine. The Vulcan S simply doesn’t like “light throttle “. It likes to be wound out and shifted around 5000 rpm. I wanted to shift at 2000 rpm and ride at 2500 to 3000 rpm and Vulcan S engine doesn’t like that (shudder and vibrate). I now shift at 4500 to 5000 rpm and cruise around 5000 rpm. It just takes some getting used to (for those who used to ride a V-twin bike).

[@paulmears5330]

It’s great to see a real world review of the ergo fit system 👍

[@frowningfaun4528]

Just bought my first bike today, 2018 vulcan s 650. Happy so far.

[@Alexander-in1hv]

Was it cheaper because it's last years model.

[@OriginalAK21]

How has it been??

[@luziaflone1951]

Just stumbled on this vulcan s, instantly fell in love with it. Absolutely beautiful motorcycle

[@georgyporgy8401]

Vulcans are the best in terms of riding traveling and comfort. I have 1996 and still have it till today. Im very happy with my motorbike and enjoy riding it always 😊

[@dustywilson5461]

Not to mention this bike is sturdy AF. I recently collided into the back of another car at about 30 mph. Low and behold, and i kid you not, the bike had NO damage. Just the handlebars got misadjusted , and were taken care of the next day. I was astonished.

[@johnlim211]

This is good info I'm planning on purchasing it

[@LynxStarAuto]

Riding and texting aye?

[@dustywilson5461]

@@LynxStarAuto haha, no, she cut me off, about 5 feet in front of me, and slammed her brakes.

[@mariah3654]

@@dustywilson5461 That's awful. Glad you're okay 🙂

[@aminjon7722]

Super excited to be my first bike, cant stop thinking of it day and night. working my ass off to afford one by the summer 2021 and enjoy beautiful British Colombia's landscapes... Peace and love to everyone

[@seguelawrencedoering394]

Did you get one? Just curious, looking to buy one.

[@tonyh4233]

I ride my slightly modified Vulcan S through the twisties every weekend with both my cousins street triple and MT10, it isa real underdog that delivers the goods

[@skiggy007]

That's a nice looking bike! I would prefer it be belt driven though.

[@allancooper3865]

I wonder , if you could do some sort of fabrication on a belt drive sprocket ⚙️ conversion kit , possibly not that hard of a thing to possibly do … save a lot of chain grease and the maintenance would be more ideal , I like my chain drive, but it would definitely turn it into more of a better commuter bike with less maintenance, perhaps 🤔

[@SulaHopey]

I'm same build as Christina & learning to ride & considering Vulcan S as 1st bike. Thanks for in depth review of Ergo-Fit for short women. Now Christina I just need to know your channel so I can follow & see you rip the track! 🏍️ 💨

[@NebukedNezzer]

I used to have a 1989 454LTD. I put a savage seat on it to get rid of the sissy bar and put german made forward controls on it. loved it for all around riding. got to the age where getting smashed by a car is no longer something I want to risk. so sold it to someone much younger and he loves it. kawasaki makes some very good motorcycles.

[@mr.optimistic2100]

Amazing short riders review!! Please we need more short riders reviews!! Specially for dirt bikes , Christina is the best choice for those videos please please make it happen !! Love you guys !!

[@shehanzs2539]

this bike was my love at first sight

[@saliston]

People who ride cruisers like curvy roads we just dont feel the need to take a 35mph corner at 80MPH

[@BillyJoe1305]

That's like liking sex but not wanting it to involve two squirrels and a gallon of vegetable oil.

[@danlangan4303]

I call that being a rolling road block...

[@jamesjammiejam]

Sorry to burst the bubble but this thing is pretty zippy An R6 has roughly a 3.1sec 0-60 The 2015 vulcan s has a 4.2sec 0-60

[@asdfghjklzxcvbnm6874]

@@jamesjammiejam what's u tryin to pointing out?

[@A_Degenerate_with_Glasses]

@@asdfghjklzxcvbnm6874 That the vulcan can be reasonably fast, but the people that ride them just choose not to jump into hyperspace with it.

[@paytonmacdonald]

The lack of adjustability for motorcycles is annoying and inexcusable, especially considering how expensive they are. It's not that complicated. If engineers can do it with cars and bicycles there's no reason they can't do it with motorcycles. I'm 6'4" and thankfully I found the Versys, which basically fits me, but is still a bit small.

[@mariostekic]

I bought a Vulcan S Café last Saturday with Arrow system🏍😎 Amazing bike 👌

[@donbasuradenuevo]

Got a 2015 Vulcan S. Awesome bike for my short legs (5 ft 6 in), can outrun Harley's in the 883-1200 cc range. Can curve really great. Only thing I wished was that it had the 900cc 4 cylinder engine for even more ooomph, but that might be asking for too much LOL.

[@cosmaya7614]

I'm 5ft 8 in. Do you think I should choose the reduced reach??

[@RGBeanie]

I want one so bad, as soon as I can afford to haha. Currently loving my little Rebel 250 cruiser

[@sparklysparks77]

How is the new Rebel, or is it an old-gen Rebel you are talking about? Cheers!

[@RGBeanie]

@@sparklysparks77 I was on thr Rebel 250. Now I'm on the Yamaha Virago 535! Looking to move to something around 900cc like the Triumph Scrambler next year sometime. I have some motorvlogs on my channel actually with the Rebel and Virago

[@pmdinaz]

Amazing how well the bike fit her! My wife experiences similar issues at 5'4" I experience the other end I'm 6'2". So many sport bikes I just can't ride! I loved my ZX10, just couldn't ride it for more than an hour and a half or so.

[@Utkarshpandey22]

What problem do you face, not the seat height ofcourse?

[@motorpolitan8884]

That's not a height problem, that's just how superbikes are. I'm 5 ft 7 and can't ride a CBR1000 for more than 30 minutes.

[@richardwere4487]

@@motorpolitan8884 Sport bikes are very tiring

[@kalstonii]

Zx14 bruh, or like me, get a cbr1100xx

[@unap16]

As someone who is the same height as her, this video was perfect, just perfect.

[@mindspinn311]

Finding this video again and realized Christina bought my Tiger 800! Crazy. She’s super cool. A true motorcycle enthusiast.

[@spoonman73]

What a brilliant idea! Kawasaki should implement this system into all of their machines. They would make a fortune, especially if they could adjust the reach to the ground or find a way to retro fit older motorcycles. Custom fit bikes could be the way of the future.

[@MindBodySoulOk]

Resale is fked though

[@15sixmedia]

This looks awesome. I’m thinking about getting my bike licence and I’m really sold on these things. They look like a good place to start.

[@greggsmith7191]

And one thing they failed to pimp was the ‘positive neutral finder’, which my wife really liked every time she came to a stop and wanted Neutral...no more shooting thru Neutral and going into 2nd gear which is a common complaint of new riders on most bikes.

[@Smaug1]

Nice honest review. Nice approach too, letting her ride the bike for 3 months. In general, they need to fit better shocks on ALL budget Japanese bikes.

[@mindspinn311]

One of the most exciting and surprising motorcycles I’ve ever ridden. I have a Versys 650 and love it, but I thought the Vulcan S was more fun and exciting. It’s not a cruiser, it’s a recumbent Ninja 650. I would buy one.

[@AWPjxrdvn]

Love the look of these bikes. And I’m happy they have size adjustments. I’m 6’3 and a newbie rider. So that’s really comforting to hear haha. I feel like this is probably the one I’ll get.

[@thevisualedge]

I'm 5'11" and I use the middle setting and it's fantastic. I'm sure the tall setting would fit you perfectly.

[@WelchsFruitySnacks]

Honestly this bike looks pretty friggin stunning! I recently bought my first bike which is a 04 Vulcan 800 and it handles very very well! For a bike as large as it is its pretty damn fast for an 800cc. Now I cant keep up with sport bikes at all but its a very fun rid!

[@CornishMotorcycleDiaries]

Apart from cringe-worthy comments by the other (male) road-tester, a good review and explanation of the ergo-fit system. Girl road-tester knew her stuff and gave a good critique. At about the same height myself, I can empathise with the point about not having to get off just to move the bike around.

[@sato4kaiba]

@06:40 to 07:01 Christina you looked just like Sarah from Days Gone. Its great to get the review from an experience professional motorcycle rider. Thumbs up.

[@FLHXSE_HD]

Wow, Ergo-fit system would be the best choice for whom want to buy the exact bike! I wanna see the awesome process in Kawasaki, South Korea

[@c__walker__jr]

Setup for weight - great point. I don't see how any bike, let alone a new bike, that's sold by a dealership should have sag set correctly as part of delivery at least...more adjustable bikes should have at least one suspension set up included with the sale. Good topic, Mo. I've wanted to see the Ergo fit system reviewed since this bike same out.

[@saliston]

I asked my dealership to set mine and they did when i bought my bike.

[@thomasbordelon4149]

I’m curious to what degree she misses the cruiser ride after she’s gone back to her regular bikes.

[@mrvwbug4423]

This "entry level" cruiser is actually faster than most of your big v-twin cruisers on the market just by virtue of being so much lighter, but the power is quite manageable as the Kawi 650 twin has one of the easiest to manage powerbands aorund. I think it is also one of the best handling cruisers on the market, at least on a par with an Indian Scout, if not one of the '00s Japanese sport cruisers. And it's downright cheap to boot. Around the same price as Harley's pathetically underwhelming Street 500.

[@trini_boi2414]

I'm a suzuki fan boy but after seeing the reviews on this bike i think i'll get one

[@alfasierra254]

I like her. I knew that seat they sold her first wasn't looking to comfy. Nice review.

[@alflurin]

Very interesting. I've kind of stopped wanting to complete my license and ride after a low speed crash, coming to a stop on top of a steep street but this gives me some hope. I'm 5ft 6in and I have some serious knee injuries from before so I don't feel comfortable without both my feet touching the ground. And Christina is really inspiring.

[@kenolson3072]

I'm seriously considering one of these bikes, light weight cruiser that is adjustable, really cool

[@seguelawrencedoering394]

Did you get one? Just curious, looking to buy one.

[@actarusfleed6607]

OMG what a gorgeous bike!

[@redtyfoon]

Glad to know the bike can twisty roads. I hope Christina reviews a SV650.

[@iDarth45]

This is my dream bike!!! I will buy it one day!!

[@ClearBrookExotics]

That fit system is really cool! And I am not even a cruiser fan.

[@jf9866]

I am looking to buy this Motorcycle and this video pretty much sold it for me. Thank you for the great video.

[@the.communist]

These features SHOULD BE in all bikes. Bikes arent cheap and they have to provide to the customer.

[@matthewfrancis9237]

Nice! Love the vulcan line, really enjoy mine.

[@Worshipbyruben]

Me too👍

[@giridharnatarajan842]

The lady is quite frank and explicit in sharing her experience

[@dainjahrus]

this is great, I'd love to see something like Ergo-Fit be a standard for the industry, We're spending many thousands on a bike... it'd be nice to have something that bicycle owners have been getting as part of their purchase for years now when buying new.

[@Dannybones]

Just got mine! Just simply put, perfectly working bike smooth riding.

[@vulcans2658]

Oh look its the exact same system from day 1 launch in 2015

[@braincasualties]

True. The only differences from 2015's to today's Vulcan S bikes are the color schemes (also depend on the country you buy them at) and the gear indicator that was not present before 2018 as far as I can remember.

[@frederickwise176]

Having all these sizing choices should be standard on all bikes. I remember when I bought my cruiser, Vulcan Classic 900, I got it because it was the first bike I ever sat on that just fit my 6 foot frame perfectly. Every other bike I've owned or ever test drove felt awkward at first and it took a few weeks to get used to the ergonomics. I currently own 5 bikes now: Hayabusa, Yamaha Vino, KTM 450, old Suzuki 850G, and the Vulcan, and I ride the Vulcan way more than the others because it just fits me so well.

[@sathishrao7926]

Sorry - what's new here ? Ergo Fit has been offered on Vulcan for a few years.You've made it look like this is a new feature being offered in 2019 Bikes.. Same applies to everything else you mentioned (like Gear indicator which was available in 2017 model).

[@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist]

What's new is the fact that it was reviewed by a rider who actually benefited from the Ergo-Fit system. Also, we hadn't done a review of this bike, which we really like, in a while.

[@Wanderer25]

@@EvansBrasfieldMotojournalist Please do a new midsize cruiser shootout.

[@sathishrao7926]

Evans Brasfield : Okay.. I see that you have changed the title in thumbnail to a more appropriate one !

[@ridzwanlol]

this video is obviously an ad

[@sathishrao7926]

@@ridzwanlol : I don't mind an Ad of Kawasaki Vulcan S since this is my fav Motorcycle - I own one !

[@Islandsoundzz]

If Kawasaki took this design, made it a bit bigger and added a 107 V-Twin with a 240 rear, it would be a winner

[@jeniko2841]

I love the look of the Vulcan I just really hate the MPG at 50 :/

[@Tobeon2]

Good review. Thank you. Although I am a Ninja type of bike guy, I really appreciate the practical review like this!! (Thank you)

[@wallyr.7854]

Excellent video, thank you for creating & posting 👍🏻

[@timtravasos2742]

Very good idea from the manufacturer. But should be able to be adjusted by the owner.

[@allanwatts2357]

You can adjust on your own at anytime. Seat is one bolt swap. Pegs are a few extra bolts but simple, handlebars are more time consuming but also quite simple. Also available is an extra extended reach aftermarket R&G foot peg modification for extra long legs like mine.

[@markvalente480]

2010 Kaw Vulcan 900 has the ability to adjust the suspension. Pretty sure you can adjust this model too.

[@dedracingteam]

I own a Vulcan S and I ride a MV Agusta 1090RR as well. I can tell that when I ride the Vulcan S, I beat the shit out of it big time .. it's an amazing bike ! I love it ! The only thing is the suspension is absolutely Terrible !.. but yeah I know that it's maybe not design the be ride that hard.. however .. awesome bike overall! And yes, I have the Vulcan as a back up bike when the MV is in repair .. hahaha

[@y05077]

I'm really falling in love with this bike and haven't been able to try one because I live in northern Italy and there's a dealership nearby with them but it's closed. I love this idea of being fit to the rider I guess for me at 5'11" the standard like medium reach would probably be perfect but I'm really looking forward to going to see one in the flesh when I get chance.

[@xfiringsquadx]

I'm 5'10" and have the extended pegs, extended seat and have a set of 8 inch mini apes. I am a slight bit stretched out on it but I like that feel. Legs are pretty far out almost to highway peg position and my arms are extended fully with a tiny bend. Long story short, standard fit is okay for someone your size but if you like some extra room, you'll want to go to extended reach for at least your foot pegs.

[@y05077]

@@xfiringsquadx Ahhh that sounds pretty good then, I might try a fitting soon and just see how things feel. Thanks for sharing your experience I'll note it down.

[@JW-bw8nj]

@@y05077 Did you ever check the Volcano S out?

[@ericwilliams626]

This approach to selling a bike has been by and far the most intelligent. The style of the bike is very masculine but won't steer women away, it actually draws women to it, the back and leg ergos are what a lot of people want or try and of course the seat height is desirable. There is a replacement for displacement, its called engineering.

[@lisky4u]

You can adjust the shock. It has 7 positions... then ride it and see what difference it makes.

[@TheBishoPRamirez369]

That’s cool. You guys are cruising in Azusa, California. More specifically Azusa Canyon.

[@MustachioTheMan]

That chain looks a little loose ma boiz.

[@trini_boi2414]

I thought it was only me who noticed that

[@LynxStarAuto]

What she says about the suspension makes a lot of sense. When she hit bumps, it was like watching a paper flap in the wind.

[@karenc.smithfineart7413]

Dude, riding twisties and back country roads is what I mostly do on my Vulcan S. My husband as well on his big Honda Interstate. Don’t be so quick to stereotype cruiser riders. Here in West Virginia we are known for major twisties. I’ve owned sport bikes and cruisers.

[@karenc.smithfineart7413]

The rear shock has 9 adjustable settings. Don’t know why neither one of them knew that, especially since she complained about it.

[@stevep7837]

It needs a bigger engine, Kawasaki should consider putting the VN900 motor in it.

[@MrSokgunslinger]

bigger doesn't mean better this thing will out run its big brothers.

[@jeeves6490]

That would make it slower.

[@bombaya85]

M`yes, m`yes, we all know the fantastic history of the Kawisaki...

[@LtMav-zk2qo]

Awesome review with all the topics by Christina.

[@corneilcorneil]

The turnsignals are so funny, they jump up and down the whole time.

[@noneofyerbiz7099]

Would love to see it with the pegs even farther back. Forward controls have always made my back hurt.

[@allanwatts2357]

Hardly a cruiser then

[@ปรีชาสว่างสุวรรณ]

รถรุ่นนี้ "คลาสสิค" ครับ/เกือบสมบูรณ์ทุกท่วงท่าจริง ๆ

[@deian85]

She said that the suspension is not adjustable? But on the website it says that you CAN adjust it to have it softer

[@bernardschmitt6389]

This will be my first bike

[@Firestorm637]

Nice looking bike. Changing Ergonomics is great. Good idea. Needs LED headlight!

[@mrvwbug4423]

It is a pretty inexpensive bike, hence the halogen headlight.

[@MrSokgunslinger]

It costs like $30 to switch out the head light bulb to led, literally the first thing I did have my first night right. and that $30 comes with two bulbs.

[@mrvwbug4423]

Of course LED bulb in halogen housing works like crap

[@MrSokgunslinger]

mrvwbug44 no it doesn’t lol it’s literally day time at night with the bulbs I have.

[@MrSokgunslinger]

Scott Campbell www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01L91AQAC?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image these bulbs are amazing don’t listen to those who don’t actually have them

[@josephandreuccetti8043]

Bicycle shops have been doing this for over 100 years It took the motorcycle market to fit riders a millennium

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

What an engine. I have it in the Versys.

[@unkindguy88]

this is fucking awesome! kawasaki, like a tailored suit for your body.

[@benparvar]

This is a great motorcycle!!!!!

[@voltage11230]

A real biker has 1000$ to the name and makes it work! Not only makes it work but worships it step your game up!

[@nitrorc4life1]

Gear indicator is nice, but I know what gear I'm in by throttle feel after some time on bike. Grew up riding off road and street bikes with no indicator so you learn to rely on feel not visual.

[@deathtroopers4345]

Could’ve picked this but wanted more power and better handling so I picked Z650.

[@mrvwbug4423]

I ride a Versys 650 myself, same power as the Z650, even better handling (the Versys is a scalpel on a twisty road) and more comfortable.

[@loveracing1988]

I wanted the Vulcan s but when I looked at it and sat on it it just looked and felt tiny, so I went with the z650.

[@ravenrodriguez7818]

I own a Vulcan S and the only complaint about it are the signal lights. They wiggle too much. :D

[@2009captainpaul]

Can I just point out one small glaring problem with the review/comments from the young lady (that no one else seems to have picked up) about "the turn signal button being hard to get too and requiring taking the hand off the bar to activate it. Modify your riding style, particularly your hands on the bars and you will find there is nothing wrong with the position of the turn signal button or any other controls. From what I can see in the video, It only becomes a problem for a rider who thinks bar end weights are part of the handlebar when, they are in fact simply "bar end weights". I was on a big ride yesterday with 22 other people, one of whom had a new Vulcan S and so I got it on it for the first time and I found nothing wrong with any of the controls. They were exactly the same as every other bike I've ridden over the past 35 years. Other than that, the review was good, especially as it was focused on short riders (like me 😃) and the configurability of the Vulcan S.

[@wakkywabbit5446]

I've been thinking about buying this Vulcan. However, I saw one today at a redlight. It's very small. I don't mean this in a negative way; I still think it's a nice bike. However, if you've only seen one online, you might want to visit a dealership.

[@JW-bw8nj]

I haven't seen one in person yet, but if it looks like a normal sized cruiser when someone that's only 5'3" (Christina) is on it then I'm sure it'll look small when I'm on it (6'). That's to bad because it seems like a great bike.

[@pankajlabhane1135]

Kawa 650 - too good !!

[@Tn19895]

It’s amusing how pc the size options are instead of tall average and short the put reduced each or extended reach

[@kottomack]

You have a hard time reaching the turn signal switch. Watch the video and it will give you a clue as to why.

[@MPAEDWINEFRAJADOSUMBAYAK]

wow,troy siahaan is a bataknese. proud of you man. truly

[@byahetyovlogs9362]

Wow you convinced me to buy this bike

[@waynezodiac8635]

I went to look at one of these,..but they changed from belt drive to chain,...deal breaker,...shame, as I like the bike and if it had a belt drive option it would have sold me.

[@drummerchaniking7026]

Awesome review.....ya kinda lost me on notoriously terrible roads in Los Angeles though lol I'm from Cincinnati.....you don't know terrible roads hahahaha

[@kiko3782]

Será que essa vai ser minha próxima moto... Será. Pra nós que temos o preço da gasolina exorbitante é uma ótima opção junto a NC750X e SV650A.

[@1990-t1j]

Excellent review. Sign her on.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

What an attractive girl with such a pleasant personality. Thanks MO for the fresh perspective. I think one of the best departures from the Vulcan S in similar category and aesthetic would be the XSR700. Better bassy engine note, more torque and power, and much less weight while having a foot-beneath position instead of foot-forward.

[@mrvwbug4423]

The XSR is not a cruiser though, it is a retro standard. If Kawasaki wanted to make an XSR competitor they would want to do a Z650RS in the mold of the Z900RS.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@mrvwbug4423 I understand. She said cruisers were really not her thing, and referenced a ST765RS. I was saying, if the cruiser ergonomic position wasn't someone's interest, probably the next step away from cruiser toward sporty street machines would be something like an XSR700. It still has that standard aesthetic while being quite a bit more sporty. Feet-forward riding isn't something many people like. Better control with feet beneath one's seat, also better for the lower back.

[@ryanoliver9131]

Lifted_Above keep in mind the xsr has a much taller seat height. I’m 5’4” and being that short leaves a lot of bikes out of the question for me. Nothing to do with not putting both feet on the ground at a stop but when you park sometimes you have to back the bike up. Having to jump off a bike to do so sucks lol

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@ryanoliver9131 Also keep in mind, the XSR700 is only 410 pounds. It's light, and the weight is down low. The Vulcan is much heavier, 88 pounds heavier. The handling is slower, the comfort will be less (leaning back, foot-forward is NOT comfortable compared to a "standard" upright, feet-below in-control stance). Short riders can easily overcome higher seats with proper technique. It's down to your desire to own the machine, instead of the machine owning you. There's very short women hustling giant BMW GS1200GSA around who can hardly reach the ground with pointed toes while seated. If you really want a certain bike, you can have it and you can overcome the issues of being short. GUARANTEED. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. Confidence, overcoming stereotypes. Overcoming fear. There are solutions and you don't have to be stuck with a minority of motorcycles because you've bought the idea that nothing else will ever work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3nOoJVtnrl_pM0

[@ryanoliver9131]

Lifted_Above yes I have rode bigger taller bikes. It isn’t about one foot down while stopping. It’s about backing a bike up while seated with one foot. Please tell me how that is done by your mindset.

[@stuglenn1112]

They're shipped from the factory in the mid position, but let's be honest finding a dealer who will actually make any changes is slim and none.

[@joeymfbrowne]

Just purchased mine a couple days ago. The dealership had no problem making any of the changes i wanted no charge.