First Time Riding | 2016 Vulcan S Review
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- My Test Ride with the 2016 Vulcan S kicks off my new series "First Time Riding". Let me know what you guys think of the bike, my video, and don't forget to hit that like/subscribe button.
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Review
My main question...
ARE YOU USED TO A SPORT BIKE??
I love my Vulcan S 650. It was too quiet so I removed the stock exhaust and installed Two Brothers and it's really loud! Love it!
Hey Melissa, do you have a video with the Two Brothers installed? I would love to hear something other then stock....
You still have it?
Got my Vulcan S ABS a few weeks ago; my first bike; learning to ride and so far loving it.
I'm thinking about buying this for my first bike as well
Me too. Just got mine 3 days ago. First time rider and I love it!
I just took my 2017 Vulcan S on a 3000 mile trip. Longest day was 10 hours. The bike did great. The seat isn't very good but the 650 took on 80mph high way miles without any problem.
I like the bike, but WHY is it a chain????? Belt or shaft would make it perfect.
More power.
Belt drive has power loss upto 40%. It is less maintenance but at the cost of power. With chain it is hardly 10%...
a shaft would make it way heavier..
I wear full sport bike gear on my Harley 48 and have started to notice a few other riders I pass every day wearing full armor now on their cruisers. I may have started something lol. I am sure you have tons of videos by now... I will go look but great job on your first review. The 650s is a great bike.
Very thorough and good review. I’m considering downsizing from a bigger cruiser since I’m really not putting a lot of highway miles on it anymore and this bike is more suited to the backroads I ride most of the time. I rode it last weekend on a demo ride here at a local dealer and it was a blast. For the price, it looks like a winner. With ABS and that really good display it’s really a nice bike. I just have to get used to foot pegs instead of floor boards. I think I might put a windshield on but that’s probably it. Thanks again for the good review.
Great review. The best part of it for me was hearing you say "I really like this bike" a few times. I could tell that it made an impression on you. The other good part was seeing how you settled into the bike even though you were unfamiliar with this style. Thank you
Hey,
Thanks for the review, good insight from a sportsbike rider. Some comments about the bike:
+I've been riding the Vulcan S since March, I haven't noticed the vibrations that you pointed out. Might it be just a one off?
+The engine is the same as the Ninja 650 and the Versys 650. Just different Cam profiles for better lower and mid range.
+Absolutely try riding with a windscreen, it may look a bit dorky and ruins some of the lines of the bike but it makes things so much nicer for long haul rides.
+Seeing as that bike did not have many miles on it, The dealer did not mind it not being broken in correctly?
+Shifting does get better with synthetic oil after break in.
+Two brothers exhaust on this bike will make it sound fantastic and perform a bit better off the line.
First of all, thanks for taking the time to drop a comment, because everything you said was useful.
1. I may have been too sensitive to it, and I'll keep that in mind for future reviews. I was trying to think of it as if I had to ride for 2 hours. I think my feet would be tingling. I was trying to make the point that at all RPMs, the motorcycle engine vibrations would travel through the foot pegs into the riders feet.
2. +1 good comment
3. I'll try to if I get a chance.
4. The dealer was provided with a "demo bike" and they are there specifically for test rides.
5. I believe that, and I also think a lot of it was human error as well. I wasn't used to having my feet in front of me.
6. Others have told me this as well.
Anyway, sorry for the delayed response. Thanks again, and I think your comment can help potential buyers as well
Thanks for the review. I've been eyeballing this one as a first bike. At 6'2" with a 34" inseam I've been a little worried it would be small on me but I think the extended reach is gonna be the ticket.
Did you get it?
You did well. Thanks for posting. Cheers!
Nice review bro!
Planning to get this for myself.
Thanks a lot!
That Vulcan looks like a blast; enjoyed the review!
I'm in County Meath in Ireland and currently saving to buy my Vulcan next year. Getting it in black. Great review BTW. Have been off bikes for 14 years so really looking forward to getting back out there in those country roads. Cheers
Eric Ronan hello I been there in county meath 😊 i used to live in 2013 , in summer some weeks ok but otherwise Irish weather not for bike .am I right!!
Just bought the touring Vulcan. Being delivered next week.
Enjoyed the review. Many folks complain about the seat being horrible, especially for long rides, so the question is, what was your butt's opinion of the seat?
Looking forward to more videos - might just subscribe ; )
Do they offer the white color for this bike in 2017 model?
I’m a novice. Owned a bike for a couple years in 1985-86’.
Only have ridden a friend’s bike several times over the years since. Three days ago I bought the 2019 Vulcan 650s ABS, in Storm Cloud Blue. Now, 368 miles in 3-1/2 days just local, mainly rural roads. I can attest , this bike is easy for a novice such as myself.
Good job with the review. I love my Vulcan S.
I hate when people say this is perfect for people my height but never tell you their height
+lance brettin I thought I mentioned it, I'm 5 10 in riding boots. Sorry about that
Hahah true!
im 5 9 so this bike might be the ticket, the more i look into it the more i like it.
There are
2 diferent handlebars,
3 different foot peg settings,
2 different seats/adjustments,
so You have 2*3*2 = 12 different setups to address your needs.
Nice job, and it's refreshing to hear a review from someone enjoying a completely new experience. The review comes through as honest and "cliche'" free. Your enthusiasm and surprise as you discover different features and characteristics of the bike add to the overall enjoyment and style of the review. Thanks for letting us ride along with you!
By the way, I ride Cruisers. I've only ridden standard or Cruiser Bikes, and have never been on a Sport Bike. They just look incredibly uncomfortable to me. I've put a lot of miles on over the years, and at one point spent over a year and a half on the back of a bike travelling around the Western US. I put a little over 115K miles in about 3+ years back in the day on that bike. I've had Hondas to Harleys to a Yamaha Virago 750 which I bought new in 1981. Still have that Yamaha, but currently ride a restored Honda Aero 1100, and a Honda Sabre 1100. Both are V-twins.
Good job, I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Sport bikes suck. Torture racks. And cop magnets. And SERIOUSLY over represented in accident statistics. I got a Vulcan S to replace my worn out (123,000 miles) Vulcan 750, and it is definitely capable of cross country travel at freeway speeds. My one big issue is chain drive and no centrstand. You have to jack it up to maintain the chain. They should have at least made a centerstand optional.
I have my 2015 for about 3 months, took it on a 1500 plus Mile trip hand loved every minute of it. I traded my m109 off because I got tired of manhandling 800 plus pounds.
one thing I hate Is the options ,,,,,, things that should have been standard like passenger foot pegs and a passenger seat and the markup for a small piece of metal that should cost 5 0r 10 dollars cost several hundred
Engine braking is definitely hard! You need to be light on the throttle twist. Vibration is also something to contend with. I'm adding grip puppies to help a bit. The rear brake take a bit too much pressure to stop quickly.
Thanks for the great review, but one thing people don't ever do in reviews is say their height and weight. I'm 6 feet tall and 200 and chunky pounds and I have a hard time imagining many of my types riding certain bikes. Then when people start saying they can flat foot it or it feels good and all, I really can't compare, it would greatly help if it was mentioned :)
Well so much for the break in period
That’s why they have a demo bike 😜
Nice job!!! I’ve never ride a bike before and THIS is the FIRST and ONLY bike I’ve ever been interested in possibly owning. This video is making me very curious
Chris Childress it has been a year and them some. Did you ever get the bike?
I found the highway portion useful. You seem pretty preoccupied with people looking at you. They are probably saying, "look at the idiot on that motorcycle" Unless they ride, to which they will be checking out the bike, not you. Just sayin. That's what I think when people look at me on my bike. BTW don't wait till your back is hurting to get a proper bike. It'll be too late by then.
Great job with the review. You did a good job touching on all of the important topics. I had a set of questions in my mind and you answered them all. Huge thumbs up. I just bought this bike.
Awesome, Jayson! Thanks, and enjoy the bike. Ride Safe
Vulcan super
Nice review mate, I've just bought one, can't wait for it to be ready should be able to collect later this week
Great review. in a sport bike guy but have been considering getting one of these. you may have sealed the deal :-)
BTW, I really like that you didn't use a bunch of profanity... rare for motovloggers. Subbed!
+Mr Average thanks :) I'm glad you found it helpful !
Looking to get into riding and need a good starter cruiser. Great review -- you sold me (though I admit to some confirmation bias). Thanks for the heads up on the vibration.
Haha thanks oldjack, I think you'll enjoy it
I bought a 2015 model about 3 weeks ago. Moved up from a CBR300R. I think your review really hit the nail on the head as far as reasons why I ended up buying this bike. Good review, and I'm looking forward to seeing more like it.
Thanks, brother! I plan on doing one on the Zero SR next
I'm literally making this same jump - from a CBR300r to POTENTIALLY this. I'm hoping for a lot more power and pick up - how'd you like it?
Good to hear. I am coming from an R3, to a Hypermotard 1100s, and am looking for cheaper maintenance and more ergonomics. My speed demon days are over; I just want something comfortable to ride on the open road/city commuting. Are you able to lane split where you are? If so, does the bike feel really wide to go between lanes?
Do the peg hit the floor in the the curves ???
I'm actually looking at getting this bike. Does it feel like it has enough power and won't get boring? It's either this or fz-07
It all depends. What have you rode in the past? It has plenty of power to have fun accelerating out of turns. It also has power for simple around town riding, and passing power on the highway. It is faster than a ninja 300 or a Honda Fury. The fz-07 would be most likely be more fun as far as acceleration goes. I am openly biased towards sport bikes, but it is up to you whether or not you want to ride a cruiser. If you are taller than average, the Kawasaki Z800 was a lot of fun and very quick for only being $8,399. I had a chance to ride a GSX-S1000 and really enjoyed it. It's $9,999 though... I haven't had a chance to ride the fz-07 before.
Would you say this bike or a yamaha r3 is best for a beginner bike? Looking to get either one used . I haven rode motorcycles on the street but I did have dirt bikes.
Thanks so much bro. I am doing research right now to get a best fitting bike or me. Your review helped me go toward that goal a step closer.
+Paul Lee that's awesome!
You never got this bike did you?
Extremely helpful review. Great job and thank you! I'm a new rider and I'm looking into getting a bike and I really love the way this bike looks and I've heard a lot of good things about it. Only issue is that it's not great for highways. I'm a soldier stationed 50 miles away from the nearest town. I'm normally driving to places on a highway 1-2.5 hrs and in the review you said you wouldn't drive it for more than 30 mins on the highway. What's the reason? is it because of the wind?
Thank you for you service, man. Seriously. To your question though, wind and it being a lightweight bike. You have to take an MSF course anyway, right? Do that, and then test ride a Vulcan for yourself. If you do that, I think you can decide whether or not you want to be on it for that long. Honestly though, I think you would be happy.
Thank you for your support! I appreciate it. Right, I'll do just that, take my MSF and test ride one. So far looking at the market and what's available I think this might be the best option for me, but of course riding the Vulcan and making that decision is a whole different story. Thanks for the reply.
you aint going to get a stable highway bike unless you spend big bucks..i have ridden a naked bike a faired bike and a cruiser all decently prices and decently sized engines and they all push around in the wind a bit that is just the nature of a midlevel and entry level bikes. only the real big heavy expensive bikes can ride smooth like cars and depending on where you live i have been blown around by wind in personal vehicles too so what can you expect any bike to do lol Just dont ride in crazy wind otherwise it is not to bad and the nature of the beast.
Great job! Awesome review! I can't wait to share it to some prospective customers!
Thanks for the feedback! It is exciting to have the opportunity to work with you and the rest of the team at Youngblood. I will see you tomorrow at bike night.
Dam white is beautiful.. not that stupid color schemes that they have now
I wish they had the white or orange for 2020 models, I may hold out until 2021 and see what they offer
what's a point of a cruiser if you can't take it on a long journey according to you
Amos Khoza true... I need to research on a better ergonomic cruiser now.
Because you'd want a touring bike, not a cruiser.
He didn’t take it on a highway at least, so I don’t know where that assesment came from.
Good vid, btw there are three foot control positions and two seat options ;) sweet review too. Subbed
Thanks for the subscription, Matt!
Nice review. I have the 2016 Cafe version, enjoying it very much.
Thanks, and good to hear!
If you are a sports bike rider, then why the f**k are you reviewing a cruiser?
video was good overall...can't think of anything bad you did
Thanks Fritz
+PAYDAYSWAGGER np keep vids coming
They do ergo fit for free only if you getting a new bike from them not when you buy used.
I bought the Vulcan S in 2016. Before that, i had a Honda shadow 750! The Vulcan rivaled it in every aspect. It is a fast bike, it is a comfortable bike, and the balance is amazing! I totally love it, was a great purchase!
You did great .Here's a list of what people want to know .How it rides,how it handles, Braking, Horsepower and Torque and at what RPM do they peak and obviously price .And will it cruise on the highway or just a city commuter ,is there a lot of engine noise ,chain,belt or shaft drive and how many gears .Is what your doing is your riding the bike for us so these are the things we need to know and what kind of wind protection does the bike give you and ergonomics ..Basically what would you want to know .Your going to be a great reviewer .Oh and how much lean angle,fit,and finish
Thanks Russell, the cheat sheet is a great idea man
Thank you and like I said your going to be a great reviewer .Just remember your riding for us and you'll be fine
Watch Captain Rambunctious .He's an English presenter that is fun to watch .Now he goes a little over acting but he's fun to watch .Try to be excited about the parts you like but not overkill like my friend Captain .Lol
k ill look him up
haha will do ;)
Honest question: What would you choose between the vulcan S and an FZ-07?
I'd say buy it . I bought a CTX700 N with manual . Way smooth and quite , needs a flash I think . Throttle goes flat at 75% and actually faster if you let off some . Your test , no problem . Keep um comming
I just rode that exact same bike at Youngblood 😂 I want one.
nice!
Could you do a review on the Suzuki TU250? If you're able of course. I'm thinking of getting one as my frist bike and I find you're review was really well done! Continue the good work!
Enjoyed the video. We all can read a spec sheet so the focus on the riding experience is appreciated. I have had my 2016 Vulcan SE for a year now and would say your observations on the bike hold true, at least for me. I would add that a couple of features that I have really appreciated about the bike are the adjustable levers and the positive neutral (when stopped clicking up from first goes straight into neutral without ever going past into second). Cheers.
Plz tell us Actual on road average of this bike bro😍
I ran out of room ,What kind of comfort or support the seat gives .Like I said your going to be a great reviewer .If you were watching a review what would you want to know .On touring models we need to know what kind of cargo space does it have and how hard it is to get into storage.Compare the bike to its self .Damn you did a find job for a first time review .Most of the stuff you can cover by writing stuff down before he ride and talk about them before the ride like horsepower and torque and MPG for instances .Use a cheat sheet before the ride .
On your way out of that shop, and in again... you passed a Royal Enfield. Hop onto that!
Otherwise, a great review on the Vulcan S. Personal thoughts and reflections, I like that.
I'm not sure but i'm guessing you're very used to sports bikes.
Curvey mountains
Vulcan S or Honda Rebel 500 which one to buy
The kawasaki 800 classic was such a nice bike. Wanted to buy a new 1 from the dealer... Till i saw that monstrosity. No thanks. I will buy a used one or save on for a harley.
Dang, that skull piercing music. 👎
I cant walk and chew gum at the same time. Excellent review. We bought the Electric Candy Lime one for her with ABS. Its name is Kerminator. We have not ridden it yet.There is still snow on the ground. We all cheered when you gave'er berries, so we could here what she sounded like.
+rockhardlyable thank you sir
See I didn't find that with my. Wife's bike -it never vibrates and handles beautifully (I love it -wife :) )
I've just bought this bike and getting to love it. I agree with you about the vibrations thru the pegs....something engineers need to remedy. Otherwise its a blast
So ya when I was taking my msf course it was interesting adjusting to my ex500 when I passed on a cruiser style
7K for a motorcycle is affordable... yeah. 'Murica!
Great review though!
i will buy the fz09 this summer but i had a chance to sit on this vulcan and men i was shock to feel how comfortable it is.
Thanks for taking the time to do this review. I've been thinking about getting a cruiser as my first bike and have been looking at the Vulcan S for a while now. This review has made my mind up to get one. The ergo-fit sounds perfect too as the Kawasaki Vulcan S would be my first motorbike. Thanks once again.
+Primal Wing Chun that's awesome to hear!
Liked your review man , critical notes , not bused as many others do keep it up budd
Ride Safe
Cheers
A sport bike rider reviewing a cruiser. A lot of insight there. NOT !
So this bike wouldn't be good for driving on the highway for a longer trip 3-4 hours.. I really want a beginners bike and this one is on the top of my list so far for next year but I live in chicago and we have a cabin in Wisconsin about 4 hours away from here and I would like to cruise it there once in a while.. Obviously taking a break or two on the way up..
You could do it, but if it is 4 hours of interstate riding there are better bikes for taking long trips like that. Try to test ride one and see what you think
you'd want to change the footpegs I imagine, something with meatier rubber, or a mini floor board. I saw a stryker with these 1/3rd floorboards, not quite a board, not quite a peg, really comfortable.
+Christian Cartmale I didn't know the "1/3rd floorboards" existed. Thanks for pointing that out!
Great review thx
Really like the video really like it more when your on local roads for me lol see how it dose on roads I ride on frequently definitely subscribed 👍
Hey all, just a quick question. could I use the Vulcan outside of the everyday commuting and joy rides, and go on a long distance trip covering a couple hundred miles in a day? I really like the Vulcan and it will fit my budget, just need some reassurance when it comes down to longer rides
Yeah what Joe said. I also am not sure how much storage you could have on that bike. Its a fun curvey highway bike. I wouldn't enjoy being on an interstate more than 50 miles on that bike though IMO
+Joe Jack what do you think of the versys 650?
Payday, good job on this review. I have to ask though, why would you not want to ride this bike for more than 30 minutes on the highway? I'm guessing because of the wind on your chest?
Yep, the wind, and also because its a light bike and you get blown around a little more
I wish I had the money for this bike. Frigging kitchen needed to be fully gutted out and cost a fortune. I'll continue riding the Rebel in ways not many people dare to ride it (55 mph roads in the mountains).
you drive the honda rebel? great bike drove it for my license. Now I'm driving a yamaha sr 125
godwhomismike I have a 1982 sr185 lol I hold her wide open in the mountains.
whats the difference between the 2015 model year and 2016?
Good review. What's your helmet and camera set up?
hi.. my first time watching your video. Is this your first review? i think you've done a great review on this bike. keep it up. 😀
+CERIABEST SB yep that was my very first one, thanks
I learned a lot by your comments riding...
I like your review pretty much! You did a good job.
nice review man, spot on. I got one, love it. only thing I don't like is its a little quiet. but for the price of the bike an aftermarket exhaust will do the trick.
Thanks, Dan. I agree, I have heard some loud Vulcans around Springfield
+PAYDAYSWAGGER I don't see any of them in London (Uk). see a lot of yamaha MT07 (FZ07) at the moment.
The vulcan sport is definitely one of my favorites to ride 🤘🏻
did i just see the sign in the gas station "2.06 dollars" a gallon?
so jealous
Yeah we have one of the lowest gas prices in the country
I want 1. Nuff-sed. Sub.
Please explain why you wouldn't want to ride the bike more than 30 mins on the highway.
+Matthew Sharp like I mentioned, its light weight leads to being blown around a lot. Some people ride them for 100s of miles on the interstate though
Matthew Sharp I ride my 415 pound FZ-09 on the highway and don't mind it. I'd cruise the highway all day with a Vulcan S.
Does it have a gear indicator?
clear audio, smooth video! looking forward to buy one of these :D
Thanks Affan! Ill be uploading another soon
Are there any difference between thee 2016 and 2015 model?
+Voxel-bot HB nope not really
2015... White isn't available for 2016. It's the same bike still
Urban City White*
Feel free to check their inventory! They only have the 2016 models in stock
youngbloodpowersports.com/Showroom/New-Inventory/Search/NEW/Kawasaki/Cruisers/2015/2016?Category=Motorcycles
+PAYDAYSWAGGER on the official Kawasaki page it only. Comes in black, orange, blue, and café edition
Enjoyed the review! Thanks
I love living in the Ozarks.
Fantastic review! This will be my first bike!
Nice, be safe!
What is your height?
Love it I ride those roads every day. I am in the nixa area
I really enjoy riding around that area