I have a 2016 Vulcan S and it's everything you could ask for! It's got power and it's comfortable. Perfect for the beginner! And you won't get bored on it.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Nice man. It is an awesome bike.

Stop moaning about the forward footpegs! You're obviously not used to them. Ride the bike for a few days in a row and you'll wonder what you was going on about. Ride safe.

I think it's fair to say that Kawasaki makes the best looking bikes ^_^

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Nice man.

@originalmaar1224

5 жыл бұрын

Indians are sexier!

@kleinbottled79

5 жыл бұрын

Kawasexi.

Can you say forward controls one more time I don't think I believe you.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+hillclimber440 Forward controls.

@turtle19dad

5 жыл бұрын

hillclimber440 yeah seriously. I can overlook the forward controls. Especially with the ergo fit. They can set it up to me

@sugarnads

4 жыл бұрын

I just heard! Has this got forward controls?

@TheWolverine34

4 жыл бұрын

@@sugarnads I can neither confirm nor deny.

9:07 I saw you laugh at dem scoots.

I have the old 1990s Vulcan 500 en. Its fantastic and if I was gonna update I'd easily put this on my must test ride list

Nice review as always. I haven't ridden the Vulcan S but I've sat on them a couple of times and they are light like you said. Very well balanced. Plus they are great looking machines.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

True Dat.

good review. if possible I'd like to see close-ups of the dash and controls in future reviews

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Ok, I'll keep that in mind for the next one.

I just bought this bike. I haven't ridden it yet because of weather and I'm learning on another bike right now. Watching this video makes me feel good. Thank you for the review and the video.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Cool man. Glad to help.

@apexxxx10

7 ай бұрын

*I am a young at heart (born 1949) rider. Today, I am eagerly waiting for my KAWASAKI Vulcan 650 Cafe (ABS). It will be delivered Tues 19 Dec 2023. Thereafter I’ll hit the road AH1 (Asia Highway 1) from Bangkok to Northern China Mai. 680 km. Soon, I will have two bikes. My old ‘Thumper’ =RE= Meteor 350. Two years. Mileage 30,000 km. All over sunny Thailand in tropical heat and heavenly downpours. No more 350 cc Royal Enfield! Enough is enough! The nasty VIBRATIONS! Thanks for the chronic Wry Neck (Torticollis) And the Neuropathy (numb right hand throttle hand & fingers) usually after one hour in the saddle. It’s been good to know ya! =RE= No more. There is a Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. But, I chose the 650 cc KAWASAKI cruiser. I am sure you’ll understand. The ‘KAWA’ Ninja 650 cc engine and the KAWASAKI’S reputation, legacy. Greetings Johnny BikeSanooK! I’m KZreadr,too. My channel: CarSanooK. OK. Thanks*

You are the exact person I was wanting a review from. I am wanting to get a vulcan s coming from a ninja 300. Just for the type of riding I do I think this would be a good fit as it kind of has a bit of both worlds.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Cool man. Let us know how it goes.

So...how do you feel about forward controls? ;-) Seriously, great review, so thank you. Most of all, I'm so thrilled to get a review by a fellow-5'7" rider! To see you flat foot that stop early in the vid was just music to my...eyes? Anyway, the Vulcan 650 is becoming my front runner for my first-in-awhile bike. Thanks for the input!

Great review! I cannot believe that people doubt its freeway power. And as always, you slayed the outro :D

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks man.

I just bought a 2017 Vulcan S ABS for every day use next to my 2003 Vulcan nomad 1500! Nice and light and low!

Can really feel your enthusiasm. Nice review. Subbed.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+Marco S Thanks dude. Welcome to the family.

man, I just purchased a Harley-Davidson Street 500 and I now wish I had bought the Vulcan s

@VanAnon51

5 жыл бұрын

Samuel Lopez Jr. Trade it for a Vulcan S 650 ASAP. The HD Street 500 is a cheap feeling bike, no tach and no gear indicator, and very uncomfortable. The Vulcan S is one of the best bikes ever made. I can hardly wait to buy one. I think it may just be my ultimate dream bike, as long as I get one in either matte pearl white, or the SE red version.

@rtogurl

5 жыл бұрын

Also, the accessories and the maintenance costs are so much cheaper.

@Rangernewb5550

4 жыл бұрын

>he bought a Harley-Davidson

I've been leaning toward the Vulcan S but a friend who has an 1100 V-Star said I'd be sorry because of the lack of power. Thanks for the review. I'm getting the Vulcan S.

@rtogurl

5 жыл бұрын

My husband has a V star 1300 and he loves my vulcan 650. Give it a whirl, u won't be disappointed.

@rtogurl

5 жыл бұрын

My husband has a V Star 1300 and he jumped on my Vulcan S and loved it. Go for it, you won't be disappointed.

@sugarnads

4 жыл бұрын

Performance: this is faster than my (now traded on a z900) xvs1300a 0-100kph. Like, a LOT faster.

@Romeo13124

4 жыл бұрын

rtogurl I’m undecided wether a 1300 or A Vulcan 900 or The Vulcan S

Thanks for your great review. And awesome vid und sound quality, btw. I will try the Vulcan S next week and cannot wait. :D

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+Christoph T. Sweet dude. Can't wait to see what you think.

@act8411

7 жыл бұрын

It was a nice ride! I was just a bit too tall and always wanted to put my feet somewhere else. :-D Anyway, now I want that bike, damn

@rtogurl

5 жыл бұрын

You'll love it.

Gear indicator can be found on the digital read out by scrolling through the modes. I love my s650.

Love the look of this bike

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+Josh Z Same.

Great review, I don't like the forward controls either! That old 750 Vulcan we had, had tons of torque, loved the pull!

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+Hawk Girl Haha, nice.

The forward control is only in your mind

Great video my friend, Love it. Thanks for sharing and I hope you have a blessed week.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks man.

Nice review sir.. How about the throttle response in all rev range? Is it accurate and smooth?

I'm curious if you had a chance to also ride the 650 versys? I know it's the same engine, but I'm wondering if one is tuned differently than the other?

The engine side is no news, this is the same ninja 650, er6n, versys 650 in a different ergonomic package. Interesting though. Kawi is doing everything possible to keep on using that twin.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+Ivan Bole Works pretty well in this application. Good bike.

@doylee469

7 жыл бұрын

Ivan Bole ivan, I had a er6n and I had loads of fun on that thing. The new z650 is said to have shed around 40 lbs, and it should be hella fun

Excellent review Maan.. Do you recommend it for guy who is 6ft 2 inches tall.

Heard of the ergo fit on the kawi? You can move the foot controls back 4 inches.

I want this as my first bike just one question as i am going to start driving fairly soon if i would buy this bike then want a car later would my good score of motorcycle insurance be transferable to cars to get cheaper insurance when i want a car later on in life?Thanks for any help guys

Thinkin about getting one , had a 500 Vulcan and the wife and I took long trips on it . I like forward controls , do need a windshield a really good backrest and a tow hitch , set back on the bars and it's good to go for me . A 650 isn't that small , remember when a 650 was a monster ?

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Nice man.

Great review and it's a gorgeous looking bike. Definitely needs an exhaust upgrade to give it a bit more of a beefy sound. I've had the opposite experience where the forward controls go. A cruiser is my first bike and my first time on a sport bike had me feeling all awkward and I really couldn't get used to having my feet slightly behind me.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+Phat Cruiser Hmm, that makes sense. I have had a couple buddies who ride cruisers try my bike and they have the same reaction.

Great video bro

Thanks for the review you didn't mention the adjustability of suspension and foot adjustments

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Oops. Thanks for mentioning them.

loving that psychedelic rock intro

I like the Kawasaki green trim on the wheels, good looking bike!

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

I'm in a dilemma... Been looking at getting the MT-07... But also like this Vulcan S. I'm getting one of these two bikes for town mostly, but a couple 300 mile trips a year. The Vulcan S looks like it would be better on hwy... What is your opinion between the two?

I agree about the forward control. I hate it. The main reason I don't buy it. I feel like my foot is too far away from the ground, and cannot react fast enough if something goes wrong.

I'm pretty sure there are suspension options for stiffer or softer rides

Great review, especially from someone who rides a similar sized bike as me. The Vulcan S is one of the bikes I am really thinking about upgrading to in the future, and I am definitely looking more into comfort. My Honda CBR 150 has a little more aggressive riding posture compared to the Ninja 300. My back starts to hurt after an hour or two riding it. It's either the Vulcan S or the naked version of the NInja 650 (ER6N) for me in the future. After watching this video, I am definitely torn between my next choice of bikes lol.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

One point on comfort, something I edited out of this video, I complained about how uncomfortable the forward controls are on this bike. Going down the freeway, it felt like I was being drug by my feet and hands. Seat was awesome though.

@Sinbad683

7 жыл бұрын

LOL.

You use your legs to countersteer?.....hmmmm....I'll bring that up to the MSF guys

@erwinagnes7358

4 жыл бұрын

I didn’t get his point either😂 Apparently you use your foot to steer. I’ll let the manufacturers know that handlebars don’t matter😂

@BarryObaminable

4 жыл бұрын

leg movement puts more weight to one side i use the leg on the side we would be pushing forward to countersteer. you can stand a little and move right. While you can use either leg to do this, if you use the opposite side, there is a chance your foot slips and goes to pavement. This is not possible on the 'push side' as when you slip, your foot hits the bike, not air.

I'm going to move from the CBR 125 to Vulcan S, it made me laugh hard that people say that the vulcan s does bad on the freeway when I've done thousand of miles on the freeway with my CBR 125 xD I think I'm going to enjoy my freeway rides like nobody else with the vulcan S, bye everyone! ;)

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Hey, thats cool man. Good for you.

@chilledsamadio9140

5 жыл бұрын

Omg nice bro

@rtogurl

5 жыл бұрын

I just upgraded from a rebel 250 to the vulcan 650 s. I absolutely love it.

@mindlessdrone7013

5 жыл бұрын

lol I’m going from a CB125E to a Vulcan 650 and I’m loving it

Bike quite good and comfortable bro using from first launch in India .

Are you sure you don’t like those forward controls

I’m 6’1” so maybe the forward controls won’t be too bad for me

Very good review. Thanks for posting. I think on the 2016 you can get as an option a gear indicator and I think on the 2017 it's standard. Just an FYI. :)

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks man.

have to disagree with thoughts on the forward controls. mine (Kawasaki Eliminator 125) are kinda mid-slightly forward. what I cannot get comfortable with is my legs tucked & curled under me. at all. I absolutely HATE that position. also, the "naked bike" thing... & again, FOR ME, that's the best thing about cruisers. I love being part of the ride. give me the wind & the weather. let me & the bike steer & lean & ride the elements as two halves of the one whole. I prefer to be part, not just of the ride, but of the whole environment OF the ride. I will say & it should be well noted, this is highly subjective - horses for courses, as the saying goes. Many thanks for the honest review. to be frank, been looking at this boke a bit lately & you just made me want it more ;)

@klitedrunner

6 жыл бұрын

snap with first bike- i really loved it. gently cruising in back roads nice and easy going and relaxing. 1.5 years now with a ninja 300 and im seriously considering a cruiser again for exactly the reasons you describe. Whats the point of hanging off/knee down in corners on a sports bike on the roads. save it for the track- on the road its a quick way to get a ride in an ambulance cause it just begs to be ridden hard.

Just picked up one of these today(well, yesterday technically. It's 2:30am now) as my first bike. 35 mile drive to my house and dropped it a half mile from my place(so close!). Need to master those low speed turns, still a fun bike though.

@johnkersey3351

7 жыл бұрын

Honestly now that I think about it, I think the main reason I found your channel in the first place was that I was looking for reviews on this bike!

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+John Kersey Yeah, when I first started on a cruiser, I struggled with low speed turns a lot as well. Congratulations man!

So I was wondering if any of you could help me decide something, I've been thinking about getting my first bike at the beginning of next year, I really like the Honda NC700X because it has DCT and my friend says that makes it 1000x easier to ride, but I'm worried that 700CC's is too much for a beginner, Do you think the DCT out ways the extra CC's in riding difficulty or should I go with a smaller none DCT bike to start out on?

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

My policy is to always start on the smallest bike your situation allows. The smaller the bike the faster you can learn and the more fun you will have. I started on an 1100cc cruiser. It was fine and I didn't die but I wish that I had started on the Ninja 300 instead. I have learned so much more quickly on the smaller bike and find it much more enjoyable to ride. Plus, I think it would be better to start with a manual bike so you can learn all the skills necessary for shifting. Just remember, you can always upgrade later.

@singlikeafox4252

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, this helped a lot.

Got a Ninja 650 3 weeks back(first bike yes i know its to big yada yada but i have previous dirt bike experience and I'm 5'10" the 300 was just too short) and loving it!! Didn't know that the Vulcan had the same engine since its horsepower is much less.... anyway i love your channel and your reviews keep up the awesome work!!!

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Hey, thats awesome. The Ninja 650 is a great bike. I haven't had the chance to test ride it yet but everything I hear is great. I once considered buying it over the Ninja 300 but the 300 was more in price range and a little lighter. What are your thoughts so far?

@juliananeb

7 жыл бұрын

I love my bike!! It's fits me perfect as far as flat footing goes. The power is awesome and the seating position isn't to aggressive or to relaxed it's perfect. I got mine for $3600(it's a 2012) off Craigslist but it did need a new rear tire so a little bit more in the end. I didn't think pricing was to bad(definitely not the $2500 some 300s run for) but the bike was in great condition and over all a steal😊 10/10 would recommend pic- instagram.com/p/BLDCEFQjGPjhTAeEK6Q8MOHem4mYMKul5IMmlU0/

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Hey, that's awesome. Sounds like it is a great bike. Congratulations!

I love forward controls on a cruiser

@nedwalport4426

5 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah, especially in heavy traffic when you need to keep your feet on the ground.

I am used to foward controls so they don't bother me. What I am not used to is when they are too far rearward. I grew up in the 60's and the foot controls back then were straight down below your knees. Anything farther rearward seems very uncomforable to me, at least on a long ride they would be. I like the Vuclan S because it is NOT a V twin. I've had cruisers since the mid 90's and I'm tired of V-Twins. If I ever buy one I would equip it with a flyscreen, I think a full size windshield would ruin the bike's good looks. And I would add a luggage rack so I could add a top box. It may look dorky with a top box, but I'm spoiled after having two HD TriGlides with top boxes. No more bending over searching through saddlebags for me. Of course I'm 70 years old and don't care if I look dorky. At least I'm not wearing plaid pants.

What kind of controls does it have again?

@GoatyHerps

4 жыл бұрын

Definitely rearsets

@damacknificent151

4 жыл бұрын

I think he said 🤔 forward controls.

I've looked into this bike as a second bike, one that my wife and i can ride together. Going from a Ninja 250 with its controls right under me, the Vulcan S forward controls took some getting used to. Nice bike though! I am trying to decide between this one and a Shadow Phantom. ~Ride On

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Hmm, sounds interesting. Let us know what you decide in the end

My wife has this bike and there is enough power. For the reviewers who say it dosent, there most likely the same ones who say the Polaris scooter is a rocket. Well the Vulcan s is only 2 tenths of a second slower 0-60.

I've only driven a motorcycle for about 20 hours and learned on a Yamaha 600cc cruiser don't remember the model because it was like 6 to 7 years ago and haven't ridden since. I will say that the forward controls is a major deal breaker. Ugh just seems scary having those controls where they are.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+kwazykilla87 Yeah, I can understand that. I find controls that are more central are more confidence inspiring for newer riders.

Great review. This is on my short list of what I want to buy. Really like the Honda Rebel 500 too. Your thoughts on that bike?? Complaining about forward controls did get old....but you warned those watching that you'd complain about them through the whole review 6 minutes into it. :)

@rtogurl

5 жыл бұрын

Go with the Vulcan S. You'll love it.

@apexxxx10

7 ай бұрын

*Mid size metric cruisers here in sunny tropical Thailand: Honda Rebel 500. NO Thanks! The design is an issue and not enough displacement. “Every CC counts”. The Yamaha Bolt 950 cc? The two finger space between saddle and tank. Kind of weird! No Thank You! There’s one more metric cruiser here in Bangkok. SUZUKI C50 Boulevard 800 cc. SOLD OUT! Not even second hand! That’s why I chose the KAWA VULCAN 650. Today, I am eagerly waiting for my KAWASAKI Vulcan 650 Cafe (ABS). It will be delivered Tues 19 Dec 2023. Thereafter I’ll hit the road AH1 (Asia Highway 1) from Bangkok to Northern China Mai. 680 km. Soon, I will have two bikes. My old ‘Thumper’ =RE= Meteor 350. Two years. Mileage 30,000 km. All over sunny Thailand in tropical heat and heavenly downpours. No more 350 cc Royal Enfield! Enough is enough! The nasty VIBRATIONS! Thanks for the chronic Wry Neck (Torticollis) And the Neuropathy (numb right hand throttle hand & fingers) usually after one hour in the saddle. It’s been good to know ya! =RE= No more. There is a Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. But, I chose the 650 cc KAWASAKI cruiser. I am sure you’ll understand. The ‘KAWA’ Ninja 650 cc engine and the KAWASAKI’S reputation, legacy. Greetings Johnny BikeSanooK! I’m KZreadr,too. My channel: CarSanooK. OK. Thanks*

Dang, I wish I can just buy this bike now! Saw someone posted this on Craigslist for just under $4k

@blackguy5019

5 жыл бұрын

The 2015 &2016 can be found under 5 no problem. I've seen them go for 3400 a few times. Winter time probably best time

I was thinking this looks like Mesa Arizona haha

Hey there Mr. TLR, I just got back from my first day at MSF and I was really weak with the throttle/clutch handling and just riding in general. Any quick tips you can give me before I go back tomorrow? I kept stalling the bike while trying to take off using the friction zone as they were teaching us, and got moved to a scooter that's an automatic, but I really do want to learn how to operate the manuals. Thanks! and also thanks for the great videos

@gilly66369

7 жыл бұрын

dragonvslvr to prevent a stall you have to accelerate the bike as your releasing the clutch a quarter throttle should do to get the RPMs up.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I would say try to engage the throttle earlier. As you let the clutch out, roll on the throttle. Think of it as one motion rather then two. Feel free to cover the clutch and pull it in if you feel like the bike is going to stall. It will take a little practice but I think you can get it. Ask them to let you start on a manual again and just practice letting the throttle out a little earlier. It just takes time. I remember my first manual car, I killed that thing so many times before I could stop without it stalling.

@dragonvslvr

7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tips :) , I went back today (currently on lunch break) and was put on the scooter again but I have the balance and turns down now. I think I'll finish the course as planned and then practice some more before taking another class so I'll feel comfortable with it. happy riding folks :)

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+dragonvslvr Cool man. Just keep practicing. You will get it eventually.

@z.a.4801

7 жыл бұрын

Listen to the engine. When you let go of the clutch, the engine slows down, it get quieter. Just compensate with the throtle so that the sound stays the same, the more you let go of the clutch, the more throttle you put, so that the sound stays the same. And the bike will move forward :)

What are the biggest differences between the 2015,2016, and 2017 versions of the vulcan s...

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Hmm, not sure. Try googling it.

@johnkersey3351

6 жыл бұрын

They added a gear indicator on the 2017. Nothing beyond that besides the colors available.

I know I am late, but in your humble opinion, how would this bike do on a weekend trip with just a back pack strapped on. Let's say 350 Miles, (A 5 hour ride according to google maps)? Just cruising at 70 MPH? Yea or Nay? And can the Ninja 300 do that same task?

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

I would much rather take the Ninja 300 on that trip. The forward controls and lack of fairing coverage just make this bike a little too uncomfortable for long freeway stints. Ninja 300, on the other hand, I love to take on long trips. Never had a problem with it.

Seems like a great bike to me but I'm torn between getting this or the z650

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+Gustavo Fajardo Don't know what to tell you man. Think about what you are actually going to be using the bike for. Those are two very different bike so application should help a lot if the decision process.

Should be glad it has any controls at all.

Vulcan S or the Rebel 500 which one to buy

@micha3lilluminati

3 жыл бұрын

Vulcan s

What do you think would be best to start on? Sport bike, Crusier, or Supermoto? I've been considering all of these options and I really can't decide what I feel would be the best. I absolutely love sport bikes, but I am not a very confident/crazy person and I worry with the leaning you need to do to take turns that could really screw me over. Supermoto would be nice because once I start riding my dirt bike a supermoto would be a very similar bike that I think I could feel safe on, with experience. Crusier I really have no idea or experience, but they are always out there. Whatever I buy would still be in the 300cc range for my own piece of mind and somewhat cheap. I still have a long while before I ride and my situation is that this will be my first and only vehicle, to school, out of town and all of that.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

I was about to write you a small book on this subject but I think I will just make it Tuesdays video instead. Hope you don't mind waiting.

@gageconrad6087

7 жыл бұрын

ThisLifeRiding Haha, no problem. I'll be watching!

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Sweet, thanks man.

The problem with these is the lack of aftermarket exhaust options. The Two bros is the only option and at a hefty price tag.. Shame cause i totally dig the Vulcan S.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+Bike Life Motovlogs It is an awesome bike, for sure.

@Mr-Linderman

7 жыл бұрын

Bike Life Motovlogs check out delkevic they do about 7 variants for the Vulcan s at half the cost of tbr, my favorite is the 21in slashed straight pipes sound awesome

How tall are you

I'm sorry, you make quality videos but how do you have riding experience and throughout the video you never know what gear you're in?

@desertrainfrog1691

5 жыл бұрын

I thought there was a gear indicator too?

is the overall size noticeable against the Vulcan 900 custom?

@ATVoffroad

6 жыл бұрын

Angelo Lim yes the 900 is a lot heavier huge difference been told the 650 is actually faster then the 900

@airenesivad2975

5 жыл бұрын

really fat guys need the 900 cc to pull their weight. normal sized riders will find the 650 faster off the line.

Where's that little track at? I kinda wanna mess around in that.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+Alexis Haha, that track is actually for the MSF training course used by TEAM Arizona right behind GO AZ Motorcycles.

@Alexis-gm1tg

7 жыл бұрын

ThisLifeRiding Ohhh.. hahaha.

How do you get test rides? Also what do you pay for insurance? My 650 is 870/year. I inquired about a zx6r and it almost tripled to 2500. Kinda put buying one on hold lol Are you sure this bike has the same engine as the ninja 650? You said this bike only has 54HP? The 650 has 72

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

I have a maintenance contract with GO AZ Motorcycles. Whenever I get the bike worked on, I get a loaner bike for the day. I pay about 80 bucks a month for the Ninja 300. There are a lot of things that affect insurance rates. Age, driving record, and vehicle, can really impact your rates. Someone under 24 on a supersport is going to pay through the nose while someone over 24 will get a much better rate. Yes, it has the same engine. They detuned it to better suite the Cruiser profile. Same thing happened when they put it in the Versys.

@lordshampoo

7 жыл бұрын

oh ok bro. thanks for the vid! I'm 26 no tickets/accidents ever and a supersport is still through the nose! How old are you? I assume you're younger than 24 thats why your 300 is more than my 650 to insure?

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

I am 26 as well. Haha, I just realized I gave you the wrong number. My bike is closer to 60 bucks a month. Sorry about that.

@lordshampoo

7 жыл бұрын

ahhh ok. dangit TLR quit messing with me

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, sorry man.

At your inside leg length bring the pegs forward and you will be happier

A good slip on will cure that quietness Two Bros or Vance Hines

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

Two words..... Ergo Fit. Change to your specs. Also I want the ABS.

think this would be a decent beginner bike for someone 6'4?

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Sure. This bike can be modded by the dealer into several configuration. I always tell people to sit on one to know for themselves though.

@securitylloyd1022

7 жыл бұрын

ThisLifeRiding Awesome this is the one i really want but some guys say im too big for a vulcan that i should get something higher off the ground

@thegreyman4224

7 жыл бұрын

Security Lloyd The Vulcan S has 3 different settings for the set and the pegs, two different settings for the handle bars, there's standard handle bars for mid reach and riders with longer arms, then handle bars for riders with shorter arms. The set has a short reach, mid reach, and extended reach set and pegs. Pegs can be moved by changing the positioning. the handle bars and the seat have to be changed out for different ones. I can tell you a lot about a Vulcan S because it's the bike I started on and still currently ride. Or you could go to the Kawasaki website or just go to a Kawasaki dealer near you. Extended reach is for taller riders. Bike also ways in at about 498.3 pounds.

“You can no longer use your legs as much to control where the bike goes”. The hell are you talking about? There are parapalegics that ride bikes, because you don’t steer the damn thing with your legs

@Mackathne

3 жыл бұрын

Ever heard of sticking a knee out to shift weight?

its a cruiser! hence forward footpegs

But does it inspire confidence?

@merc7paul

6 жыл бұрын

😉

Just fyi.. Your thumbnail says 'Vulca S" instead of Vulcan S.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks. Fixed. Thats what I get for posting super late at night.

Cool bike .......Max speed?

@hamzakhalid8301

5 жыл бұрын

189 kmph

does everyone agree that forward controls = less control of the bike?

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+Ivan Strong Everyone I've talked to does.

@terryjohn

6 жыл бұрын

on some custom bikes they are difficult

@Twincam808

6 жыл бұрын

No. Forward controls are amazing

You go girl lol

Did you ever ride the Ninja 650? You'd probably like it.

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Sat on one but never ridden. I originally considered getting the Ninja 650 over the Ninja 300 but the Ninja 300 fit my budget a little better.

A lack of confidence is from the 350 ninja ride.

chain drive no fanx

@nedflanders2356

6 жыл бұрын

David King if you can't handle the maintnence of a chain you should probably get a car... 😂

it's a nice peppy little bike but the stock pipes are awful sadly :(

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@tipturkey1283

7 жыл бұрын

Good fun though, I'd like to see them make an unrestricted one in Aus and maybe bump it up to an 800cc or so for more advanced riders. That being said it was a laugh when I tested one a year or so ago

At 6ft 1 there is no way to make this bike fit. The whole ergo fit is NOT for tall riders.

I wish there was some way to contact you. I'm a fellow KZreadr who would love to pick your brain.

@jezzamouse5644

4 жыл бұрын

I wish he would see this comment already. :) need both ya vulcan s on a video

@apexxxx10

7 ай бұрын

*I am a young at heart (born 1949) rider. Today, I am eagerly waiting for my KAWASAKI Vulcan 650 Cafe (ABS). It will be delivered Tues 19 Dec 2023. Thereafter I’ll hit the road AH1 (Asia Highway 1) from Bangkok to Northern China Mai. 680 km. Soon, I will have two bikes. My old ‘Thumper’ =RE= Meteor 350. Two years. Mileage 30,000 km. All over sunny Thailand in tropical heat and heavenly downpours. No more 350 cc Royal Enfield! Enough is enough! The nasty VIBRATIONS! Thanks for the chronic Wry Neck (Torticollis) And the Neuropathy (numb right hand throttle hand & fingers) usually after one hour in the saddle. It’s been good to know ya! =RE= No more. There is a Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. But, I chose the 650 cc KAWASAKI cruiser. I am sure you’ll understand. The ‘KAWA’ Ninja 650 cc engine and the KAWASAKI’S reputation, legacy. Greetings Johnny BikeSanooK! I’m KZreadr,too. My channel: CarSanooK. OK. Thanks*

If you listen closely enough, that bike sounds kind of like your ninja

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

+TheOnly PUG ThatRides Yeah, kinda does.

Light weight, peppy engine and best of all, IT'S NOT A V-TWIN. I hate the chug chug chug of a V-Twin. You complained about the forward comtrols, but that is a matter of choice. I was going to but Triumph SPeed Twin but the foot controls were too far rearward for me. i like my feet straight down from my knees like the bikes were in the 60's or forward controls. I will never own a bike where my feet are rear set. It's just a mtter of choice. Once you get use to wha\ich ever you like the control of the bike comes natually.

second like....

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, thanks man.

@shajank.c1477

7 жыл бұрын

lol.. :) :) :)

Did you just say 2 brothers ew

U dont have cruiser experience thats why u dont have confi coz of forward foot rest!!!

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

Haha, does starting on a Honda Shadow 1100 Sabre (with forward foot controls) and riding it for almost a year not count as cruiser experience?

@karlbryant3304

5 жыл бұрын

ThisLifeRiding Then why still keep whining about it if u do have experience on forward controls?

Think too much power for starter learner bike

Whine about forward footpegs

You have just as much control with legs up front as back -_-

i AM SAVING MY MONEY FOR THIS AWESOME MACHINE VULCON

Both feet on the ground is POOR riding technique. You shouldnt be encouraging new riders to do it.

zzzzzzzzzz

@ThisLifeRiding

7 жыл бұрын

yyyyyyyyy

baby bike lol

You actually don't know what your talking about when you say you don't have control with your feet forward. Its not a sport bike so you're not used to it. Go back to riding 300cc training bras