How Kawasaki planned to DETHRONE the Harley-Davidson Road Glide
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Is the Kawasaki Vulcan better than the Harley-Davidson Road Glide? It's definitely cheaper, but we'll let you decide if paying almost double for the Road Glide is worth it.
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If only Kawasaki offered aftermarket parts like HD and also the infotainment upgraded this would be a hands down winner
That is my only complaint about the metric bikes. I own an Ultra Limited. If the metrics had the aftermarket options like Harley I would go with them. The round saddlebags are due for an upgrade as well.
infotainment is a good feature to say you have that feature. but truth is when you're riding, you're not staring at anything. hook bluetooth up , start the music, and roll. if you need to see a gps, mount it to the handlebars. no stock or aftermarket gps does as well (in areas where you get at least an intermittent cell signal) as google maps/waze. And as far as aftermarket parts. ... why pay 70% more for a bike just so you have the option of spending even more on it? this bike has a few factory optional parts available, and third party aftermarket is there... what more could you honestly want for your bike?
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I had the 2000 Vulcan Classic, best bike I ever owned and after 65 years of experience it would be my last so I'm so glad I went out on a high note. Rode it as both solo and sidecar tug, more often in the latter mode since my wife is a nurse and I had to take her all over Brooklyn, Queens and NYC to visit patients. We used to call it our Bentley because it was such a high quality comfortable ride yet had a surprising agility and power. Kawasaki lets the good times roll, love their bikes.
How many miles did you get on that thing? I've never had a Harley but have had many Kawasaki's. Almost tempted to try a Harley but not too sure it's worth the money and time.
I have a 2019 voyager. Tons bang for the buck and a very strong performer. Very happy so far ! Highly recommend this bike for the value 🤘🏽
Yo Anonymous, I saw you youtube channel and your Voyager is sweet. If anyone wants to see an amazing bike similar to this one, ck out Anonymous Biker USA's Voyager. Love what he did to that bike to make it his own.
How is it around twisty roads? How is the ride overall?
@@JP-md4jz Thanks man! appreciate the kind words! I really do like the BIG KAWI. so much value! thanks for watching my you tube man!
@@kungfukenny4439
bike handles very well man. i did get the IVAN ECU flash, and it's awesome. the overall ride with STOCK seat, stock bars etc is pure joy. This bike glides on the highway man. Crushes BIG miles. i even have stock grips still.............they vibrate some, but not bad at all. May change them, but not our of necessity, more for looks. HIGHLY recommend this bike for the price! It's very nimble for a 900 lb cruiser. Check out my review on you tube. Anonymous biker usa channel. Thanks man!
@@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA Thanks for the reply man, After getting hit by a drunk a few years back it had me with a fractured disc/tibia/fibula/femur. The seating position on my current cbr1000rr and cbr600rr is a bit aggressive (the angular bend of the leg) and it puts my leg in a weird dead pain on long rides. I'm looking for a cruiser actually, i might check it out when it comes out here in South Africa.
I have a 2015, love it. I'll never go back to HD
Me too, HDs are headache
I like the way you Put the Ride and the Walk Around together on this one. 👍
Thanks Sean and Caleb. I love this bike and thanks for everything you did for me last week. I have ridden this bike about 400 miles and will put another 200 on it today. It’s a very, very nice bike!! You won me over and all my business will come through you guys, in the future!
How's it holding up? Move on to something different by now?
I've been watching your UA-cam channel and with your advice and a lot of prayer, I went out and got a 2011 Harley-Davidson Street Glide. Thanks for the videos. Have a blessed week.
Just an FYI, the K ACT and the Anti-lock breaks are actually 2 different things. Anti-lock breaks are just that, they prevent you from locking up the breaks in an emergency stopping situation as where the K ACT on the bike actually and automatically activates both front and rear brakes at speeds over (I believe 35 mph) no matter which break is activated, meaning that both breaks are given the appropriate amount of breaking stopping power as they should have and it is all computer controlled. Not to much front break and not to much back break.
I have an 2019 Voyager with an Ivanized ECU. That tune unleashes hell within those 2 cylinders! I love it. Like other owners I went bang for buck and my Kawasaki has not disappointed. Recently, I’ve experienced going down the road and the bike just shuts down. Gotta turn everything off and turn all switches back on and it will restart. Don’t know if it’s an ignition problem or a clogged fuel line. Other than the fact it happens randomly I just don’t know. Thoughts? I’m due for a service and may have to take in early with this random shut down issue
Sweet bike. I like a windscreen, but seeing over it is a must.
Harley-Davidson is the most efficient machine at turning fuel into noise without the pesky side effect of horsepower.
Hahaha. Yea, I just got my first Harley. And honestly I'm loving it.
Still got my GSXR, Virago, and VTX. But Harley is a style thing.
I don't understand the guys that supercharge a Harley.
Rick Simpson false lol I have had a stage three sportster, a stage 2 roadking and a stage 3 dyna.... and you are wrong... compared to damn near any counterpart they are severely lacking in performance
It was more of a joke than the fact, I am more of a sports bike kind of guy.
@Rick Simpson i agree ... they are very very cool bikes , but depends on the power you want . my honda will demolish any harley in 3rd gear , cruise in comfort at 100 mph for 200 miles + on 1 tank of fuel , and that`s just my old blackbird ... its classed as a tourer , and i very much doubt that harley is the 1`st choice tourer worldwide .
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Only an American would say such a thing ........
Team Green makes good bikes🏄♂️🏄♂️🍔
I have a 2018 Voyager, It does everything well and a couple of things spectacularly!. Best bang for the buck, no doubt.
I sold many Vulcans to people in the market for Harleys. That's why we always put our dealer customized Vulcans out front so people could see them driving by. Many stopped in thinking they were used Harleys. My dad actually saw the new Voyager and mistook it for a Harley, lol he sold Kawasaki for 30 years. The sound on the 1500cc Kawasaki was very very close to the EVO.
To be fair....every motorcycle dethroned HD. HD sales are lower compared to Yamaha, Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, its an apples to oranges comparison.
HD sales 2017 147,972
HD sales 2018 132,868
Honda Sales 2017 313,000
Yamaha Sales 2016 208,000
Kawasaki Sales 2016 153,000
I am unable to locate a viable sales number for Suzuki. But these numbers speak that Harley is not gaining anything.
I am the Offender of All you are a moron
Harley sold 228,665 in 2018. And leads sales in the 601+ cc bikes by a vast margin.
@@sethoquinn6172 Are you doing US numbers? Or world wide numbers? My numbers are strictly US. If you want worldwide numbers, Honda is over a million bikes alone.
@@wunder8962 A moron is someone calls others names while NOT providing proof to the contrary.
That was worldwide numbers sorry. But in the 601+cc market in the US for 2018 Harley has 51.1%. Which means in the market they compete in, they sold more than ALL other brands combined. You can’t compare 50cc dirt bikes sales to Ultra Classic sales. Of course Honda sales more bikes. But a lot of those are dirt bikes or 600cc or under.
Harley is doing that themselves ! The price for no real reason is their main deal breaker !
They just are not worth th he money ! It's like put harley on it double the price !
Not hardly double the price. This bike would be comparable to a Road Glide Ultra. Which is what I traded my Voyager for. The price difference is about $10k. For that $$ you get everything the Voyager has plus Navigation, better lean angle, 2 more speakers, better fit and finish etc. It’s all in what you want or can afford. The Voyager is an awesome bike. I loved mine. But the HD is better in every way and you have to pay for that.
Honda and Kawasaki are 1,000 times bigger than Harley. Harley Davidson makes motorcycles. 5th in reliability ahead of BMW, Triumph, Ducati yes more reliable than a BMW .
Well, you have to consider the MoCo has to pay those union wages AND make a profit. When somebody pays a premium price for a HD, they're supporting good paying American jobs and an American company.
As somebody who has had the ol kawi and honda gold wing and currently a streetglide special I love them all, but my harley definitely turns heads and sounds better and has way more power and confort than the kawi and my goldwing, the goldwing f6b I had was the fastest stock though.
Just because you don’t approve of the price of Harley’s doesn’t mean it’s not worth it. I will pay more for Made In America every time.
Sean: Your videos are great and I always look forward to seeing the latest one. The video quality is amazing! The red paint on the bike really lights up the screen. As always, watching your videos is the closest you can get to actually riding the bike. Nice work, sir!
They run hot. Most people will mod the chip to make the fan turn on a lower temp. It's nice ride for sure but 6th gear is only good for cruising.
True - they run HOT.
Love your advice bro plz don’t stop doing these videos 😁
I'm sure for the price difference, I could change out the cluster and dash. It looks like it came off a '68 Oldsmobile. I own a Harley, but I'll never on an air cooled bike, especially out west. Too hot and lots of elevation changes, that require more horsepower than a '69 VW bug.
shotgunscott yes it does, and I love it. Muscle car dash. 👍🏼
Thats a great bike. Not really my style, but pretty cool Its awesome that Kawasaki opened up a plant in Nebraska to make american style bikes that crush Harley. Harley has totally blown it.
Yep, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Not sure when it was built but I know I've driven past it for a long time. Its definitely not a new plant.
Why I don't see more of these at my local dealership and craigslist is a mystery to me. Vaquero is simply the tourer of highest CP value in the market.
Sean can you please do a review of the new Yamaha Star Venture Transcontinental? I’ve been hearing really good things about them and would like your take!
Great video. May be my next bike since they don't make a VTX 1800 anymore.
I have an 03 vtx 1800c with 40k, rides like new and an absolute torque monster. Best bike I've ever had or ridden.
I’ve got one. It’s a solid bit of iron. On the negative side.....it’s not a hot weather bike, real heat cooks ya nuts, real tight corners at speed require very good skills. On the positive side, this bike is super safe. Ride to the conditions and your skills, you’ll have THE best riding experience. Cold weather, I’ve ridden behind trucks to avoid ice, shut the vents, I was warmish, solid on the road, completely protected from the elements. Plenty of gear space, all lockable. Good conditions.....sit back, cruise control, music, 360 klm to a tank, fill up when ya arse gets sore. Watch the view, no adds. Beautiful!!!!!
They aren’t a bad bike. Especially for the price. But I traded mine for a H-D Road Glide Ultra In 2018 and it’s no comparison. The HD is way better. But at $10k more. So if money is an issue the Kawasaki is the choice. But if you can afford it, the H-D is better in my opinion.
The only thing I dislike about my Kawi, 900 LT, is the Rake & Trail. Makes it harder to maneuver at low or walking speed. I can sling my Pop's Heritage around like it's nothing even though they are very close to the same weight. Same with my friends SG. and that thing is over 100lbs heavier.
I gotta say. I really enjoy ur videos. The feel real to me. Good information from a “regular person” perspective. Keep it up. Would love to se an SV650/1000 review. Just saying.
Vids just keep getting better and better brother. I like the back and forth of still and riding. Some of your other videos didn't show enough of the bike. Still great, just not enough for me.
Cool bike, great vid, didn't convince me to trade in my FLHR tho.
God bless.
@1:09 in the video I thought that city truck was gonna cut you off. I have an 09 Vulcan Nomad with the stock hard bags, stock cruise control, a Reckless fairing w/ stereo, Wompus rack and Viking Tour Pack. Love that bike! The 1700cc pulls like a truck and the overdrive 6 speed is exactly what you need on the highway.
Wow i did not realize this bikes are so cool and smooth,probably almost maintnaice free,besides the fluids. They are heavy for sure,iused to own the 1100 special addition ,1980,with the drive shaftp,Black on gold specks.0This vulcans are really nice .❤👍
Kawasaki is a great bike .. I had a Nomad 1700 .. a beast ! I left my Harley buddies on the dust going up the Smoky Mountain hills..brute torque...it had 23k when I sold .. never needed any service other than tires and oil change.. If you are looking for a bike you will love, Kawasaki is the answer..
I own a 2017 and put 20K on it. Good touring package especially for the price. Love mine.
How does it feel around twisties? I'm not a big cruiser/touring motorcycle fan but i need to ride it at least once.
@@kungfukenny4439 I've ridden a Electra Glide since 93 and now this. It does surprisingly well for its size . That said I normally travel 2 up with my wife and fully loaded so it limits throwing it around too much. Just finished 8 days 1800 miles to Maine and back and met up with Rolling Through America. Bike performed flawlessly.
@@SteveG-pf9mq Sounds like a awesome time! 1800 miles is a long trip hope you enjoyed it! Ride safe out there.
I like this editing style
Sean! Please rewatch and notice the red truck turning into you at 01:14.
I’ve owned two Kawis, they are reliable, smooth and are all around great bikes. I ride a 2006 Goldwing, but I’m thinking of adding this to the stable.
The thing to remember is this. You can drive a Yugo or a Mercedes. You are still going the same speed on the road. You will get there in the same time. A car is a car. A motorcycle is a motorcycle. Does one have more bells and whistles? Sure. But it is still just a car that will depreciate two minutes after you leave the lot. You can lose ten grand out of the chute or a grand, it's up to you. For me, it's just a mode of transportation.
The question you asked in the beginning of the video can be asked about any Harley Davidson vs Any Bike.
I’d imagine that’s why HD is struggling to sell bikes now.
I have a Voyager. Nice bike. It’s an all day rider and comes alive at 3000 rpm’s.
Considering this bike and an Indian Roadmaster and Goldwing for my next bike. Nice review.
if you want VALUE, this is the bike. love the others you named, but this is fraction of the cost.
Gl1800 wins my vote
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all great choices ! 👍🏼
I like this editing better. Mixing the overview with the test ride trickling throughout. Makes me want to watch the whole thing and covers the bases.
The seat height on a Softail Deuce is 2” to 3” closer to the center of gravity on that bike than any other Softail.
It’s a leverage thing.
Add 3” to a socket wrench and you get a lot more leverage, the same with lifting a bike off its stand.
How does the Voyager corner compared to the new Goldwing? Does it drag floor boards much sooner?
Half the price, three times the quality of a Harley.
Harley riders have fallen for the biggest scam ever perpetrated on a market. 70 years later they're still fighting WWII. Harley Dude, "I'd rather push my Harley than ride a 'rice grinder." Because you're a moron
From Mexico City, great reviews friend... God bless you...
Plan to upgrade from '07 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Classic to the Voyager some day.
What a beautiful bike. The word "exquisite" describes it perfectly.
wish they still made the vulcan 2000 loved that bike
There is a lot of good on those bikes, but the dash layout of the Kaw, compared to my '14 Ultra Classic looks like it came out the the '50's.
Love the video and all the information you included about the Voyager. I am honestly torn between this or a Vaquero. We honestly would only need the trunk about 6 or 8 times a riding season. Decisions, decisions lol.....
Great review, beautiful bike. Thanks Sean
Love the scriptures to begin videos!
Why is your website down?
Question. Can you get that windshield from Kawasaki? Having a hard time finding aftermarket. Had something from Kawasaki to buy stuff for a discount when I bought the bike, I misplaced it. Tempted on the windshield for my wife's benefit riding passenger. I have a brand new 21' Vaquero and some things seem to be similar on both bikes. Almost rather go direct from Kawasaki vs. my dealer, as I think they're trying to screw me sometimes. Not surprised, just bummed.
Front based on a tripod from Spielberg's War of the Worlds.
I had a 96 Voyager 1200, I bought it with about 4500 miles on it and over the next 8 years put about 80K miles on it before I hit a Yukon and killed it. I absolutely loved that bike and to this day it's still the best all round bike I've owned in 40+ years of riding. I loved that bike so much that I'll likely will own another. When I heard that Kawasaki was bringing back the Voyager, (they introduced it in 1988 and kept selling t he same bike till 2003), I couldn't wait. When it was announced it was going to be a V-twin, I was so disappointed. I don't understand why Kawasaki thinks they can out Harley. All the metric cruiser together don't add up to the bikes the Motor company sells. And, I'm a dyed in the wool Kawasaki man.
Can you maybe get your hands on a Yamaha XVS 1100 about 2013 model. Would love to hear what you have to say about it. Love the channel
I’m 5’7 , 155lbs I’ve been riding a Harley sportster 1200 for 5 years. Looking to get this, do you think the bike would be a good fit ? Or to big ?
16k retail.... great used prices.... get some Amsoil and shifting gets smoother.... some Cobra pipes... new radio.... a 19" HD enforcer front wheel... heated grips and seat... PERFECT BIKE!! Mine cost about 12 HD monthly payments... 😆
maybe a stupid question.... but can you ride something like this in the rain? Seems like a lot of electronics that could get damaged if you were to get the weather wrong (which is easy to do in Florida) and get caught by the rain. I figure there has to be some weather proofing, but does it work?
I ride in the rain and been caught in snow in Pennsylvania. Doesn't bother the electronics at all.
Just a question for you I have a 2014 vaquero I bought new love everything about it except the seat I put a Corbin seat on it hated it preferred the stock over it now I have a Mustang seat on it better than the stock but after a couple hours I'm hurting is the Voyager seat any better I have been considering buying a 2016 Road Glide Ultra just for the fact it seems so much more comfortable for long rides and I do a lot of long ride what is your opinion I know you have rode all three of them
I grew up on Japanese bikes but I still haven’t found a Japanese cruiser, bagger or tourer that I would pick over a Harley.
I haven't found a Harley that I'd pick over a Japanese bike
Oh it’s supposed to do that! My CBR600RR chunks into first like.. like a hammer hitting into an anvil and I’ve always felt like I’m abusing it 😅 Now I know it’s precise. Thanks for describing that.
If it was me I would prefer the Golden wing
The only thing I never understood is why they didn't use the 2K Engine vs the 1700. Unless it's because of the natural progression from the Nomad line. Never understood why the Nomad never had the 2K either. I know the 2K is almost impossible to find.
Kawasaki Voyager - all the beauty, features and comfort of a Harley, without that pesky $40k MSRP, that 2x Dealer markup, or the 110-extra things you have to purchase AFTERWARDS to make it run like it should have when you left the showroom. (not to mention, a year-more OEM warranty!)
As long as people buy Harley because of the image, they don’t need to build a good bike for the money. Buy the bike / car, not the badge. Image has no substance.
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Don’t see many Kawis around here. I’m not really into the aesthetics of this bike but if it gets u down the road then good on ya. As for all the HD hate I rode a Heritage Classic and an Ultra Limited and “suffered” none of the horrors being tossed around in this thread. Great bikes. Solid. No mechanical issues. Look fantastic. Hold resale value. And when I’m out riding we all wave no matter the bike so all this hate is mostly online, tough talkin bs from what I can tell. At the end of the day nobody really gives a shit what’s in your garage; only what’s in theirs. So Knees in the breeze and enjoy life.
Do yall ship bikes anywhere?
First ! Was just hoping you’d do another vid of this
Sean how do u feel about electric scooters styled to look like ebikes please check out the daymak em2 tell me what u think I own one I have it going around 80 kilometers an hour !
Nice bike, Thanks for the Word brother
Harley doesn't need any help being dethroned. They're doing a good job if it all by themselves.
Had the Vaquero, put 20,000 miles on it. No complaints. I wanted a bike that had enough power, cruise, radio, comfort. Only reason I got rid of it was I became a father ans wasn't doing long trips anymore.
Actually couple small complaints on the vaquero. Tank could have held more gas, and I didn't care for the side opening hard bags, I would have preferred top opening.
I'm currently looking at this or the Yamaha royal star to replace my vtx1300c.
Street Glide owner and love it
Who wouldn't like the vibrator on 2 wheels?
Does it come with navigation
love it. saw it on your site and am super interested, but I am not ready to buy until 2nd quarter next year... maybe you will have another by then
BTW, I like the full windshield because out here in west Texas, the rocks, debris off of oil field trucks, birds, and bugs are a constant issue. Having the windshield protects you.
I just noticed when you type in 2014 Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager, this video doesn't' come up. Same with other videos like this with the click-bait titles. Maybe add more #'s or name in video title to link this to searches for the bike you're showcasing?
check out my review at anonymous biker usa channel. FULL walk around etc
I have a 2010 model and over 74K miles. I run it in the Pennsylvania winters. I have a shorter windshield. She will eat up tires because of the weight and the engine heat on s hot day when the fan kicks on can a little on some bikers
Hmm I have always heard the nasb is the most accurate translation.
If you had it on stock now I'll fly over there to buy it
Ive seen some of their vaqueros that look damn nice, wven looked for one befor finding a great deal on a Roadglide
I love my 2014 Voyager.
Did you get the Ivan tune?
How would you rate this to the Victory Vision in ride quality?
How much is it
Great Bike. I want it
Yea but dealers are scarce that's why I chose hd
And because you chose HD, you're gonna need that.
Nice, but I would still choose my M109R every time. It has less gadgets (and sadly no ABS) but it’s more edgy looking, has more power, and it also has all that comfort and unexpected manoeuvrability for an 1800cc bike that weighs nearly 900 lbs. I guess it’s more more of a cruiser-muscle bike crossover with some sport bike technology built in. And it’s more refined, more reliable, faster and better value than any Harley. If I was going for a bike of a similar genre from a “heritage” brand, it would be the Rocket 3 (Triumph were making bikes before even HD) in fact I almost dud but the slight difference in seat height turned me off. I am 5’8” and didn’t want to be balancing nearly 900 lbs on my toes at the lights!
Love the channel. Also really like your scripture and influence of God in the videos.
knee's bent at a 45 degrees, dont think that was 45....
@Viktor Sligo yeah i know, just like to goof on Shaun....
Everyone knows the Goldwing is the king of touring!
Jared, you’re right!✊👍
Agreed.
Jared I have a 2007 Gold wing with 87,000 miles zero mechanical problems just five sets of tires one windshield lots of oil changes that's it and a couple of batteries
Thanks, captain obvious!
that car front windshield has to go though..😂
Yeah man, pimp it up!
Is there GPS on Voyager or Vaquero?
Have some videos... If you've rode a stock one... they suck. Must get the computer reflashed... once reflashed... its a new bike. Runs cooler, no flat spots, no hesitation or jerkuness in the lower rpms.... one issue with the bike is neck/steering bearings.. kawasaki went cheap... they may require replacement or tightening... hands off bars and shake is the indicator.
nice bike but i am finding the big weight an issue, at 795 lbs I can't handle that anymore, I am downsizing to the 500 lbs or less category bikes, my 2005 vulcan 800 is ok for me but the most fun I have is on my 125 cc yamaha scooter, but the only negative is I am developing bad habits on the scooter that doing same on that 795 lb Kawasaki would get me killed
Nice , still for sale?
Had one, turned it back in for an Ultra Classic - no comparison. The Ultra Classic is far more evolved in every way with way better electronics, intercom, stereo, weather radio, MP3, fly by wire and cruise control systems are far better, smoother with no pulsing, handling is much better, transmission matches the engine power spot on (could not be better). Oh, I'm just getting started.........
😆 and the better radio only cost 16k more...
" let the good times roll "
Shaft , Belt or Chain ?
Belt
@@metricOIL . Thank You Good Sir .
It does everything a Harley does except make that awesome Harley sound.