I took notice of the Vulcan s because of your videos, and I am now the proud owner of a 2018 Vulcan s SE. I love it! Thanks!
@Srkcycles5 жыл бұрын
Ohhhh yeahhh
@VanAnon515 жыл бұрын
The 2017 Vulcan S 650 SE is my favorite model and color. The metallic red one, or the matte black colors stand out to me most.
@ataaaaas5 жыл бұрын
@@VanAnon51 same as mine ;)
@NSB254453 жыл бұрын
Is it good for two up riding?
@guapcast64322 ай бұрын
Thinking about getting one, is it reliable? It’s been 4 years
@bryanpetrich41254 жыл бұрын
I bought a new”old stock” 2017 Cafe for $7,200 because of your reviews. Absolutely love this bike. I’ve been riding since 1978. Best bike for the money I have ever had. Is it the best cruiser? Nope! Is it the best sport bike? Nope! Is it the best motorcycle ever made? Nope! What it is? It’s the best motorcycle for the average rider on a budget. It does everything a average rider wants to do. It looks good. It performs well and it’s affordable. Perfect for new riders and old farts like me.
@tedmonson3 жыл бұрын
I just got a 2018 Vulcan S 650 delivered today for 6k! AND i got it from a harley dealership lol. My first bike! I wanted something older and more used but they didn't wanna sell me their 06 Iron 883 with 41k miles on it cause they said it would've needed work really soon. they were selling it for $2991
@rickyl.colney74893 жыл бұрын
I have Kawasaki Ninja 300 and i really Love it..However i want to upgrade and change the Style so i consider Vulcan S 2020..Will do my Booking tomorrow..I hope it please me like it Pleases you.
@Mr750442 жыл бұрын
Bryan. Remember the kawa LTD 1000 750. 550 This vulcan reminds me of Those bikes Best of both worlds No v engines...yes..
@TheDeterminedFisherman5 жыл бұрын
I've had the 2019 going on 10 weeks now and I'm loving it! It is my first bike ever and after what I heard about the 250cc's, I'm glad I got the Vulcan S with it's perfect balance of power when I need it and not overpowering at all. I started a progression video series on my channel. 😎🤙 I subbed a while back while researching leading up to my Vulcan S ABS purchase.👍
@longbeachgary4 жыл бұрын
It took you six minutes to fix that mirror. IT WAS DRIVING ME CRAZY....
@collinherold80475 жыл бұрын
Fun fact. On ramps dont technically have any speed limits themselves. The road leading onto it does, and the highway does. But the ramp does not! (In my state anyway)
@falihikram11993 жыл бұрын
@RS1 Those are off ramps, not on ramps.
@prairiegold68702 жыл бұрын
The law states that the speed limit depends on the conditions of the road, the driver, the vehicle, and the weather. There is always a speed limit. You could technically get a speeding ticket for doing one mile an hour.
@williamkennedy54922 жыл бұрын
Getting back on a bike after 50 years of being off one i found the Vulcan ideal, It does everything i ask of it and its a comfortable ride, My wife rides it too, But has now told me i am too old to ride at 72 grrrrrrrrrr , The roads are dangerous in Thailand. so i ride between 10am and 3 pm, never in the rain and not at night. nor in thunderstorms as i once had to, For me its a great machine, and your video does it justice thank you , Sisaket Thailand.
@rdhafner4 жыл бұрын
TBR exhaust helps with 0-60. Great sound too. I got one with the aftermarket exhaust and it's amazing. Only thing I would change is get the extended reach seat, bar and shift lever.
@PBrady-wv6br5 жыл бұрын
I have the very same bike, color and all. Made a couple upgrades, like louder horn and pass. peg kit and set it up rider configuration as standard w/extended reach seat for a bit more comfort. Would like to upgrade exhaust to aftermarket at some point. It is a 2017 that I bought as "new old stock" with 6 miles on odometer for $6100 out the door. Although I drove 3 hours to get it! Love the channel, keep it up guys!!
@Ludonauta5 жыл бұрын
Yamaha has the V-Max, Ducati has the XDiavel, Triumph has the Rocket III... hell, even Harley Davidson has its own muscle cruiser! the V-Rod! Why hasn't Kawasaki made a ridiculous 300hp supercharged Vulcan S yet, is something that still amazes me.
@fairplayer916 Жыл бұрын
meanstreak
@enricomontoya40425 жыл бұрын
Got a 2019 vulcan s abs for my first bike! Put a delkevic 16 inch slash cut full exhaust on it sounds so much better
@bryanpetrich41254 жыл бұрын
Enrico Montoya Put a Boosterplug on it if you haven’t already.
@xclent19754 жыл бұрын
Enrico Montoya got that same exhaust on my matte black 2016 Vulcan S and yep so much better and it hauls the mail!
@wolffo9994 жыл бұрын
love the vids! keep up the good work!
@roymartin77133 жыл бұрын
I love what you did with the mirrors in this video... lol. I have some Fenrir bar end mirrors on mine. Works great with stock bar end weights.
@ahaymaker5354 жыл бұрын
Under 3 seconds lmao
@texaschansok61432 жыл бұрын
I been looking for a starter bike like this you and a fellow co-worker have convinced me now to get this bike. 👍
@SniperZaku3 жыл бұрын
seriously thinking of getting this bike with abs... My first bike was a Suzuki gs500, but after riding a few 80s Shadows.. I got hooked on the forward controls.. this checks nearly every box for me.
@teektalon33104 жыл бұрын
God... buddy, THANK YOU for fixing that mirror!!! It was driving me to drink.
@dennism19194 жыл бұрын
HA! Me too. It got to the point that I was trying to reach through the screen!
@garretbjerke31712 жыл бұрын
I have a 19 café it’s my first motorcycle and I really enjoy it honestly the only modifications I’ve done to mine is the LED headlight tail light and then I added a mechanical cruise control from Atlas
@calebh26424 жыл бұрын
Been looking for a beginner cruiser that actually felt good on the highway. Its 4hrs of cruising to get back home for me on weekends. Like how this one doesn't feel played out up top. Still has some jam in the higher rpms
@rogelioherrera68655 жыл бұрын
That sound is the same as my 2019 Kawasaki ninja XE650 definitely when I got it I expected a bigger sound but it only had 1 mile on it so that was my plus reason I bought it. muffler change out may give me a more bikier sound hopefully! Great videos brother I appreciate all the information you provide and greatful for those moment you share the word! I also have a super loud Kawasaki 2001 Vulcan classic 1500 cobra pipes so I get the best of both worlds.
@godzillandmore11 ай бұрын
Love your videos! I am looking to purchase my first “REAL” bike, ridden off road and large moped/scooters in the past. Anyway, I now live in the Philippines and after doing considerable amount of research, the S is my best choice. I can’t seem to find too many 900’s so I am sort of settling for the 650 S, but your videos support that decision. Thanks.
@CCLambert955 жыл бұрын
Got a 2017 Vulcan S Cafe w/ABS with 1 mile on it for 6k as my first bike last month. LOVE IT. Just quick enough to put a huge smile on your face, without trying to kill a newbie.
@larrywilliams23865 жыл бұрын
Cody Lambert I got a 2016 cafe for 5k as my first bike last August. These bikes are awesome.👍
@CCLambert955 жыл бұрын
@@larrywilliams2386 Glad there's a nice little community of us novices that found an awesome beginner bike that you can grow into! Huge probs to @srkcycles for showing these off.
@cindysj27883 жыл бұрын
What’s top speed ?
@jayryan7473 Жыл бұрын
"without trying to kill a newbie". GREAT way to put it. These bikes are pretty quick stock. And comfortable! I got my 2017 this summer with 2,500 miles on it for $4,500. It was $500 off the asking price but it was a 6-hour round trip. So I guess I did pay 5k in the end. Stay safe & vertical!
@Rcguy2591 Жыл бұрын
I just bought a 2023 Vulcan s. I pick up up Saturday!
@tamakoura87365 жыл бұрын
Your videos mainly (among others) informed my purchase of my 2019 Kawasaki Vulcan S. Thank You.
@germanium18724 жыл бұрын
That thing sounds awesome.
@rays87435 жыл бұрын
Vulcan S was on my shopping list as well but I ended up with Triumph Bonneville Bobber Black and I love every bit of it. Don't let 1200cc Bobber intimidate you, it's a very forgiving motorcycle and the power is available when you need it. Bobber Black is a beautiful bike and it turns a lot of heads.
@latem14005 жыл бұрын
Not really a competitor price wise. HD 48 or Indian Scout Bobber are better competitors. But all these bikes are simply fantastic
@stevewode Жыл бұрын
I have a Vulcan but I've never just stopped and stared at a bike more than the Bonneville Bobber. 🤤
@BeYera32 ай бұрын
3:28 GUILTY!! I bought my Vulcan S (mostly)because of this channel!
@krazyace983 жыл бұрын
Got my new 2020 Vulcan S Cafe about a week and a half ago. It pretty much replaced my 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic. I love this bike to death, I feel like I'm king of the road on this thing! (Obviously I'm not, semi trucks still scare the hell out of me, still...) I feel like I've found my last bike, assuming I can take good care of it.
@chokdeesam23652 жыл бұрын
Do you still love it more than your Vulcan 800 ? I want to buy a Vulcan !
@larrywilliams23865 жыл бұрын
That mirror is distracting me! 😆
@jpr3665 Жыл бұрын
great review
@steelhorsecountry52454 жыл бұрын
It could also be a good 2nd. bike. Or also for an older rider down sizing.
@bubot174 жыл бұрын
its a great bike for returning bikers
@trey92334 жыл бұрын
gilbert sanchez correct that’s what I bought it for. Returning after 30 years👍
@bubot174 жыл бұрын
@@trey9233 good for people with old guy problems like bad knees,backpain,etc. like me :)
@brettallgoodtunes94834 жыл бұрын
@marky mark and the bunky funch
@jayryan7473 Жыл бұрын
Puig has a similar windscreen & it's a little taller for better wind deflection. Plus it's a LOT cheaper and doesn't require those clunky fork mounted brackets. I love my 2017. It came with a booster plug installed and engine braking isn't bad at all. Unfortunately 2021 and newer bikes supposedly don't accept the booster plug. I guess in that case you could do an ECU flash.
@lizzyb6354 жыл бұрын
Hi Sean love the blog here in the uk. God bless. I am a new rider like the look of the Vulcan and also the Yamaha xv950 r(bolt) what would be the better for a new rider. stay close
@itarry43 жыл бұрын
Wow racing a component (2:50) I mean OK but a competitor might be a better idea. Have to say I love the look of the Cafe and the way it's set up looks like a good position to ride in.
@leon12222215 жыл бұрын
Could you do a video of the Harley Davidson street rod 750
@carnage29295 жыл бұрын
Bought the exact same bike an just love it
@Speedydiaries5 жыл бұрын
I love these bikes! One day I’ll afford one ☺️
@jacobreynolds6672 жыл бұрын
Having just bought 1 today 8k for a brand new bike is a steal
@ScottyBennitone5 жыл бұрын
4.2 secs 0-60 is what Ive read in my research and its definitely the fastest in the small-mid size cruiser group. Yamahas and most motorcycles have speedometer deviation though , so when going 60 youre probably only going 55....
@DeCavalcante4 жыл бұрын
I noticed my bike is 3mph off
@cindysj27883 жыл бұрын
What’s the top speed
@jayryan7473 Жыл бұрын
@@cindysj2788 It's 180° from its bottom speed.
@joemac8163 жыл бұрын
Happy with my 2017 FZ-09 Yamaha and the great mileage
@DynamoTightstar5 жыл бұрын
Hey, I know JC has your back an all that but do your boots up bro. 😉 What were Kawasaki thinking with those mirrors?! They came straight off the KLR right! 😆 Don't "cafes" have clip ons?
@musclecar13675 жыл бұрын
What kind of Jacket do you wear? I like the High vis on it!
@TheAlbiCollier4 жыл бұрын
I cant even get a drivers license and yet I want a Vulcan S haha
@NLBUURMAN4 жыл бұрын
I absolutely want this bike, only thing I'm worried about is the revs at 120-130 kph, is this still comfortable for 2-3 hours straight?
@charmaineblanchard34164 жыл бұрын
I'm thinking of buying this bike because of your videos
@Cartlox14 жыл бұрын
Here in Australia the vulcan 650 the bike shops can't keep these in the shop they run out its crazy they sell before the shop can put the price on them . Do you guys have that going on as well .
@westboundNinja15 жыл бұрын
Hey Shawn where do I get those boots man they seem to be holding up through the years.
@heretohear86624 жыл бұрын
Even though I have owned larger bikes in the past, my budget just won't allow it right now, so I would have no problem purchasing one of these ...at least I could ride!
@fastj19625 жыл бұрын
You should do a review on the new royal enfield. Its a triumph style retro twin and its around $5k brand new. Nothing touches it. Its one of the top selling bikes worldwide this year.
@interman77154 жыл бұрын
jay etheredge Indian made terrible quality.
@jayryan7473 Жыл бұрын
@@interman7715 That's a lie. It's a matter of what makes someone happy. That's what you buy. Royal Enfield has tens of thousands of satisfied customers and they're affordable. Because of this they sold twice as many bikes this year than last year.
@davidgates69875 жыл бұрын
Wow! Did you see that dude run through the cornfield backwards?
@brock34264 жыл бұрын
Wish I could finde one. Looking for one of thoes or the Honda rebel 500 for my first bike.
@mt09madness5 жыл бұрын
Looks like a fun bike, but that thing will never crack 4 seconds.
@atishreyraina48544 жыл бұрын
It has cracked 4 seconds in official tests. Just about 3.8 or 3.9 I think.
@shoomapadoo11414 жыл бұрын
Well I bought a 2019 Vulcan s and now I will have to go change my underwear. This thing is scary fast.
@bryanpetrich41254 жыл бұрын
Shoomapa Doo change the exhaust and get a boosterplug.
@shoomapadoo11414 жыл бұрын
@@bryanpetrich4125 I really wish it were quieter. I'm thinking about changing the intake but shedding 20lbs is tempting too. Got a Cadillac Horn. Don't want loud pipes.
@cottonballs93 жыл бұрын
@@bryanpetrich4125 whats a booster plug
@bryanpetrich41253 жыл бұрын
Cottonballs Boosterplug.com
@NSB254453 жыл бұрын
Is it comfortable enough for long distance (not around the world but a few hundred miles) and can it carry a passenger comfortably?
@joelalexander53384 жыл бұрын
Just saw the 0 to 60 part now. It's pretty quick for what is, but definitely not a serious runner.
@guachito334 жыл бұрын
Oh they all have gear indicators now ? Didn’t know
@1nfidelCastr04 жыл бұрын
well this is it, this is the bike i want. dont care if it takes 2 more years without a bike. im starting to save up for one NOW.
@gromjeromey18444 жыл бұрын
Hi guys. I’m totally interested in the white Kawasaki Vulcan S cafe but I don’t see it listed on your sight. I dig all of your videos, I watch all the time.
@Teletha3 жыл бұрын
will that windshield help remove some air from the chest? when i drive 105mph its a bit hard holding the wind back.
@rtroiani2 жыл бұрын
I now own one. Sold my Bonneville T100 and bought a 2020 with 2K miles. I like how you talk about the speed, but the first thing I noticed was the twists. It's near the weight of a Bonnie, but feels like half the weight, and really tips over far without scraping. Also rev matching is pretty awesome.
@sharsanyi5 жыл бұрын
I definitely got mine because of your videos 😅
@JSAFIXIT5 жыл бұрын
4.3 0-60 isn't too bad, especially for the price.
@_Anthony___4 жыл бұрын
But when I truck does that with it being a steel body, not fast
@unitedrider575 жыл бұрын
a GOD fearing moto vlogger.. pretty cool.. except the vulcan s the mostly like in your vids is the word of GOD in the Bible for the intro.. keep it up mannnnn 😇🙏GODspeed as always
@Cursed_krotos4 жыл бұрын
I'm looking to get my first bike, and this is the bike I've always thought was beautiful, I've wanted one for years, just need to find one for a decent price
@bryanpetrich41254 жыл бұрын
Todd Davis check your local dealers for new “old stock” if you want a new one. I picked up a brand new 2017 abs cafe on clearance for $6,000. I absolutely love it.
@vlad-cezar4 жыл бұрын
Well, the gear indicator is new too.
@GiooKills4 жыл бұрын
Picked one of these used the other night for $2500, really fun bike. Just need to fix the shifter on mine cause it stays down when down shifting
@Andrewssj4TheAthenian Жыл бұрын
6:19 OMG fixing the mirror was the best thing in the whole world... Thank you...
@lowdragsolutions22374 жыл бұрын
I still have a 87 ZL1000 eliminator. Love the inline 4 ninja on a cruiser.
@projektxent3 жыл бұрын
I am looking into one of these for my gf. Looks like a great starter bike for her. She is only 5 ft tall. So not much has to go into adjust the height for her
@izatizatruachhakodesh30695 жыл бұрын
Nice VIDEO, take up against a HONDA MAGNA VF750 RC43. I WOULD LIKE TO SEE THE RESULTS.
@devonm3014 жыл бұрын
Is the bullet fairing available for purchase
@moneybigt77777774 жыл бұрын
How tall are you, I’m 6’4 will I fit ?
@Wisewolverine5 жыл бұрын
Are you selling either of these bikes?
@TheChromeRonin3 жыл бұрын
So I'm looking for my first bike I can ride on an NZ LAMS category, and luckily, Kawasaki offers these with a restricter to make it LAMS compliant while Im on my learners. Ive been driving fast cars for a while, but after realising my wife in her diesel Mondeo can keep up with my RX-8 (because of traffic, 100kph speed limits, safety, blah, blah) I want something to ride to put a grin on my face every time I go out. The Vulcan looks like the bike I want and is a reasonable price. That faring though, does it REALLY matter if Im NOT going to be blasting 200kph down the highway? Will the naked bike be fine until I want to push a little more? Would that little gap around this cafe faring make the bike whistle?
@4drumz-6625 жыл бұрын
Gotta tuck low from SHEETZ to SHEETZ
@dennism1034 жыл бұрын
It looks fun to ride
@bigg163 жыл бұрын
Hi.Just wondering I am 5.11' and 120 kgs.I am considering buying one due to an aling back.Whould I be fine on this bike and how does it perform on a steep road or up hill?
@geraldscott43022 жыл бұрын
Every beginner should start on a 2016 or older Honda Rebel 250. Best beginner bike ever made. Yes it's too small to keep for a long time, unless you are really small. But that is not the idea. You want to learn without dying, and the little Rebel is way easier to control than the Vulcan 650S. You can get them cheap, and if you don't destroy them, you can probably get your money back when you sell it. It's really too bad Honda quit making this bike. It was by far the best option for a beginner.
@d25custompatch544 жыл бұрын
i like it...👍
@kurtschwoerer95225 жыл бұрын
The buzzy sound of the engine is what kills it for me. I know it’s good at everything else, but if you’re looking for a cruiser, you want a bike with a good sound (for the most part)
@bikescone90685 жыл бұрын
A parallel twin will always sound like a parallel twin no matter what kind of exhaust pipe is on it.
@alexplendl9645 жыл бұрын
@@bikescone9068 unless it's a crossplane
@cameronmale835 жыл бұрын
Arrow aftermarket pipes without baffle is amazing... great note, problem solved.
@SirJimOfBob4 жыл бұрын
What boots are you wearing?
@c_lifeunclejosh44064 жыл бұрын
U ever try the new one wheel single engine bike I seen one and they guy looked very unsafe but it had abs he paid 33k for a one a year ride so wild
@Operation3Sixty4 жыл бұрын
0:35 Was that on purpose? That was hilarious
@dukenukem71835 жыл бұрын
Great starter bike. I bought one for my wife
@georgegould6674 жыл бұрын
How much to Poke & Stroke to 740 cc ?
@johnnytsunami6185 Жыл бұрын
how much do you weigh i know your taller than me i'm 6 foot even and 250 ish pounds just wondering if this would be a good first bike for me my main concern is how big i'm gonna look on it size wise
@samueljung21655 жыл бұрын
Wish that model was available in Korea
@mrheavychevy95ify3 ай бұрын
Did anyone get the leaf blower joke at beginning referencing the bike’s only flaw, it’s sound.
@joniszard23404 жыл бұрын
My '85 XJ700 would smoke this thing. The Vulcan S is a great bike, but there are good classics out there from the 4 cylinder muscle cruiser era of the late 70's and 80's that can still put a big smile on your face.
@jayryan7473 Жыл бұрын
Yeah go ahead and buy an outdated antique 😆. And spend more time working on it than enjoying it 🤦🏻♂️. The KVS is the same engine that's in the 650 Ninja and that thing will certainly keep up with a XJ700. The main difference is the KVS has a different cam, giving it more torque and less horsepower.
@mikeogden5256 Жыл бұрын
I love ❤it …😊
@df52684 жыл бұрын
Question: I'm 6'2" and about 340 lbs. I'm quite broad, but obviously fat. Am I gonna make this thing want to kill itself or will it still perform ok? Obviously not as quick or fast as someone who is 180 lbs.
@firefoxmoz3 жыл бұрын
The local dealer has a NOS 2015 Vulcan with ABS for $5,000. I am tempted to buy it but it would be my first bike. Not sure I want to spent that much on my first bike though.
@johnapocalipto60004 жыл бұрын
My dream bike
@doublenickel10004 жыл бұрын
Great bike. Wish it had a 270 crank, though. Better torque and sound than the 180. Such a simple thing for Kaw to do.
@uthrus4 жыл бұрын
That Vulcan looked like it needed air in the front tire.
@hollowell4275 жыл бұрын
It's faster 0 to 60 than a 883 Sportster. Lol.
@sprstr155 жыл бұрын
isnt every bike?
@xfiringsquadx3 жыл бұрын
And a street glide, Triumph rocket 3, and V-Rod. It's ridiculously quick for a cruiser.
@theironhearts37253 жыл бұрын
@@xfiringsquadx v rod 0-60 is 3.5 seconds. What are you talking about
@wgrant63183 жыл бұрын
Gotta do an upgrade on the exhaust. Doesn’t sound too good.
@mikestowe61364 жыл бұрын
kinda funky looking
@andy_andy_andy_andy3 жыл бұрын
how tall are you??
@ceciland183 жыл бұрын
I purchased this bike new in 2017 in comparison to the 883 for the wife. I surprised her with it. She was coming off a Buell Blast for her first bike. She absolutely loves it! I think you totally miss the fast that the “Café” come with ABS, huge part of why I got the bike for her. But anyways great video as usual, and looking forward to more!
@jayryan7473 Жыл бұрын
Did you miss the part where he stated the fact being the only difference between the cafe and non cafe is the bullet windscreen? You can get ABS on any of these.
@CutandShoot5x54 жыл бұрын
I find it beyond admirable that you start off your day with an uplifting word from God! Thank you & God be with you in all endeavors!