2025 Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 1st Ride & Review | Ninja Powered Cruiser

[@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits]

Had a 2020 Cafe ABS version for a few years. Many years ago I had a Vulcan 750. My neighbor had a Ninja 650 and I always wondered what it would be like to combine the two. Kawasaki must have been listening. I had taken a few year hiatus from riding after the 750 was too far gone to fix after putting 75000 miles on it. Saw this for sale up the way and got back on the saddle. This bike had me fall in love with riding again. Put about 6k miles on it and traded it in for a Honda Fury because I missed that V-twin sound but I'll never forget that Vulcan S. Love this channel man.

[@RayBowdenRides]

Thanks for the kind words my friend!! Get what makes you happy my friend!! Honda makes a AWESOME product-- NO DOUBT!!!

[@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits]

@@RayBowdenRides The Fury is a big ole lumpy cruiser but so well balanced. Once it's moving it's fairly nimble for a 70 inch wheelbase. Makes a lot of Harleys look small. Feel like a king cruising down the boulevard.

[@RayBowdenRides]

@LordMcKrakenVonLittleBits yes Sir!! Thanks for being apart of this channel 🙏🏻. Talk to you soon my friend!!

[@BruceCates-qg4ep]

Keep the great video"s coming! My bike is put away for the winter so love watching your test rides all winter long!

[@RayBowdenRides]

Yes sir Bruce! Hopefully we don't get really bad weather here in Texas. Thanks Bruce for Commenting and Watching my friend 🙏🏻.

[@patrickprince8446]

Hello friend 👋🏿 ! As a motorcycle lover its great that you test ride bikes that people don't get to see are hear about.. I can't even stomach any harley or Indian KZbin videos , thank you sir for showing us people who buy what we love different options and opinions ... as a bike lover I personally don't have a reason to buy this bike but I like , I have 2 bikes already and 1 just sitting waiting to do long distance riding and a work commuter . Thankyou!!

[@RayBowdenRides]

Thanks for the Kind words my friend- You made my day with that !! Stay in Touch and have a AWESOME Thanksgiving!

[@Rotasa2]

thank you and god bless you Ray i love the way you make your reviewsit makes me happy

[@RayBowdenRides]

Thanks for being so kind!!! Have a Fantastic weekend!! And please don't be a Stranger 🙏🏻.

[@duanestiles4821]

Great job ray keep them coming stay safe my friend

[@RayBowdenRides]

Thank you so much, I will! You have a good one too!

[@brandonclement]

Looks nice in the black color. Great package overall for a daily commuter. Hope all is well Ray!

[@RayBowdenRides]

It is Brandon- how are you buddy? Have a Good Thanksgiving!!

[@brandonclement]

@@RayBowdenRides Yes sir, you have a great turkey day also. I've been slammed with work and family stuff lately so I wasn't trying to be a stranger 😂

[@RayBowdenRides]

@brandonclement hey no problem my friend!! You take care of that family and the money it takes to survive!!

[@JohnSmith-sm6oy]

Good job ray. Keep up the good work.😊

[@RayBowdenRides]

Thank you, I will- and you sir have a AWESOME weekend!!

[@LedosGarage]

Man that cafe model is super sexy .... i really love the cafe one

[@RayBowdenRides]

Yea I like the Cafe too!! 🙏🏻

[@Lowend_Chug]

Really nice cruiser Ray. Nice review. Still blown away by the Ninja two tone engine for the price of this bike. That Ergo-fit program offered by Plano sounds awesome .👍👍

[@RayBowdenRides]

It is Chug!! Thanks buddy for Watching and helping on the channel 👍. Your a AWESOME Guy!! I mean that! Have a great Friday!!

[@Lowend_Chug]

@ Thanks Ray. To you as well buddy!🙏

[@brentcollins9727]

Another great review, Ray. Which do you prefer, the Vulcan’s forward controls, or the Eliminator’s mids?

[@RayBowdenRides]

Man that's a Tough one, maybe the Vulcans controls a little. Thanks for Commenting and being apart of the Channel Brent!! Have a AWESOME Friday!!

[@brentcollins9727]

@ , you as well. 👍

[@shawnaymond]

Great video Ray, that's a nice little bike. It seems to have some pretty good get up and go. I am waiting for the new Ninja 1100 SX, and I didn't know the new GSXS 1000 was getting a TFT display.

[@RayBowdenRides]

Yes the 25 GSXS 1000 Gets a tft!! Have a Great weekend Shawn. Thanks buddy for all you do.

[@Oceanvargas]

Hello Ray, when you show off the Hayabusa 25, can you make the video a little bit longer? Thanks appreciated.

[@RayBowdenRides]

For Sure ! I PROMISE- THANKS for Commenting and Watching my friend 🙏🏻.

[@lesgillard985]

Raymond a truely wonderful bike that offers the genteel rider a starting point for their Church Picnic Special 😀 Here in Oz we dont have all the colours, but here all are fitted with ABS and Eco choise. ( great idea...pity tbe other manufacturers dont follow suit). Ive seen the earlier modles fitted with screens, saddle bags and crash bars... very nice and comfortable. Whats the Chiropractic index on this one 🙂

[@RayBowdenRides]

You and these Church picnics 🤣. Your AWESOME brother! You keep me Smiling!!! Have a AWESOME weekend Outlaw!

[@lesgillard985]

@RayBowdenRides same to you and Chug... keep awy from 😈👹👺....

[@LedosGarage]

Hold on plano even down there where you are ships? Anywhere in US? Hey ray ask them about financing will they finance either over the phone or website? Like finance to an out of stater or something

[@RayBowdenRides]

Ledo they do it all the time- Yes sir they got you covered!!

[@careless2101]

Is the ABS model worth getting rather then not having?

[@RayBowdenRides]

Yes , i wouldn't by a motorcycle without it, Thanks for Watching and Commenting Careless!!

[@pinnymoseson2179]

Wow my new dream bike could you maybe help me out with the cost i only got like 3k

[@RayBowdenRides]

Can't help ya on that one - Sorry. Thanks for Commenting and Watching 🙏🏻.

[@leeinwis]

@@RayBowdenRides 🤣🤣

[@robertocojones4471]

The curb weight is 470 lbs! When did Kawasaki shave off 20+lbs? Is that new for the 2025 model?

[@RayBowdenRides]

Curb weight is unfueled,around 500 at fueled weight. Robert thanks for taking the time to comment and Watching the video!! Have a AWESOME Thanksgiving!!!

[@ganuvien]

I'm still mad we never got the H2 version that was a rumor years ago 😂

[@RayBowdenRides]

Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻. Have a great Thanksgiving!!!

[@LuciferMorningstar-wk8qu]

I have a 2023. Put 7800 miles in the last 14 months. Real world usage is about 45 mpg. Destroked for more torque, less hp than Ninja. Might do better if i took off the bags, crash bars, windshield

[@RayBowdenRides]

Yea that windshield ain't helping for sure! But is nice to pull up to pump and 3 and half gallons is all you have to pay for. Thanks for Commenting and Watching my friend 🙏🏻. Have a AWESOME Friday!!!

[@templariodelapocalipsis2299]

Honda Shadow aero 750 here 😊

[@RayBowdenRides]

Thanks for Watching and Commenting my friend!

[@LedosGarage]

A cruiser look but a ninja sound lol imagine a sport bike type slip on. Other bikes will be confused because it looks like a cruiser but sounds like a ninja lol

[@RayBowdenRides]

Yes sir!! You think like i do ledo!!!

[@donnyj2317]

Video seems familiar

[@RayBowdenRides]

What do you mean?? Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.

[@andregrastyan3403]

That is not the new vulcan 650s. It looks different for next year. I had this model 4 years ago.

[@RayBowdenRides]

It sure is!! You must be in a different country? Look at this link and pick metallic flat spark black 👍www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/vulcan/sport-cruiser/vulcan-s/2025-vulcan-s

[@RayBowdenRides]

Tell me I'm wrong?

[@leeinwis]

😃😃

[@RayBowdenRides]

Hope you liked it! Thanks for Watching and Commenting 🙏🏻.

[@Texas2Step79]

8k credit card purchase..... geez

[@RayBowdenRides]

Yea I know, I thought about that after I said that. Texas2Step have a AWESOME weekend and stay out of trouble this weekend.