2023 KAWASAKI VULCAN 900‼️Powerful 903cc V-twin Engine
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- Опубліковано 2 тра 2023
- If you are looking for a cruiser motorcycle that combines classic style, modern performance, and comfort, look no further than the 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan 900. This bike features a powerful 903cc V-twin engine, a smooth-shifting 5-speed transmission, and a belt drive for low maintenance. The Vulcan 900 also offers a spacious seat, a large windshield, and a stylish chrome exhaust. Whether you are cruising the city streets or hitting the open road, the 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 will deliver an enjoyable ride every time.
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I love my 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT.
I like this Kawasaki Vulcan 900😊👍💪🌞
I love my vulcan classic lt.
It's the best entry level cruiser bike.
Good review, with a couple of corrections: the Vulcan 900 Custom does not have an underslung/underframe exhaust, and the Ergo Fit system for moving the footpegs and controls is a feature of the Vulcan S 650. You also mention that it has dual channel ABS, then later mention that ABS is unavailable on the bike. To my knowledge, it’s not yet available on the Vulcan 900 line, which is a glaring omission, considering it’s available on the cheaper, smaller Vulcan S, and the new Eliminator. The Honda Shadow 750 has available ABS, which should be standard on midsize cruisers in 2023. I got my 2008 Vulcan 900 Classic used, in 2020, with about 10k miles on it. Thanks for the video.
Many people don't want anything on their bikes that assist via ECU, they want complete control all the time.
A friend just bought a 900 LT and he loves it power good looks one of the best looking bikes I have seen.
Bought my 2009 900 LT 4 months ago, still loving it. Cut the silencers straight off, its loud but deffinetly feels more power, its pulls harder and for longer. Love how the bike has basicly no vibrations, smooth ride all the way. Went on a few fishing trips and loved it
This is my first bike.
Bought it this year.
It’s 2009 though but still the same bike.
At first I was missing a tach and gear indicator but now used to it.
Yes 6th gear is a must.
I’ll ride it till I get used to two wheels.
Very forgiving motorcycle.
But at some point will definitely get something more powerful. Not a sport bike, cruiser or touring, but definitely something faster. 50hp and 5 gears is not enough
The best thing I love about this bike is a price Haha!
Bought one for $2000 with only 800 miles.
Got 2009 as well just got hit by man running a stop sign😢! Your right if had a 6th gear it would be more highway friendly! Still a great bike tho!
@@slimthezzy2180
09 as well.
I did the pully conversion after my first year of ownership.
It made quite a difference at highway speeds, and I didn't really notice anything being less in the bottom end.
The bike will do 110mph.
50? You can hit 50 in 2nd gear, but shift immediately. Lol, but it will do it.
I do 75-80mph daily, you just have to get used to understanding that you're not hurting the bike at all.
Hold her at 80 for 50 miles and you won't think a thing about it anymore.
I love the way you actually show interior images of the engine so we can get a better perspective. My Ninja 400 has the sixth speed so I would miss that but as a novice rider, I probably won't be able to really analyze 5 vs 6 until I get more experience under my belt. I also like that you are comparing all three models.
Actualy, it are 2 models. Classic and Custom. Spoked rims vs alloy, 16" vs 21", floorboards vs pegs, beach bar vs T bar fork covers vs naked 7" vs 5 3/4" headlight, different fenders. All the rest is 100% similar.
I've owned many motorcycles and rode many others. The one thing that makes a Kawasaki stand out for me it the comfort. I will not put down any other brand because all the Japanese manufactures make excellent bikes, although I personally like Yamahas the least. (I had a lot of trouble with every one of the Yamahas I've owned) One of the most confortable bikes I've ever owned was a Susuki Intruder 1500LC. The Kawasaki Vulcan 900 is as close to my ols Suzuki as you can buy today. Just a little smaller, it is about 50 pounds lighter and the engine is a little smaller, but the power output feels about the same. In my opinion, you can't go wrong with a Kawasaki, they are durable, reliable and confortable. What else could you want?
The bike !
It needs a sixth gear just like the VN800 which it replaced and no ABS. That's it. In every other way it is a perfect laid back easy to ride motorcycle. It is quiet with predictable roll on power at low to mid RPMs and it can rev a little too, because it's a kawasaki. IT IS NOT a beginners bike. It has a wheel base longer than a Harley road king and is over 8 feet long. It's light weight at 650lbs for the LT version compared to 800lbs and up for bigger motored bikes of the same size. The 900 is a great handling bike at any pace and you can push it at speed too if you don't cheap out on tires. It has more suspension travel front and rear than many bikes which is nice on country and secondary roads where this bike is at its best. Your left foot will be forever looking for a sixth gear at 63 MPH that never was. The vibration sets in at 65 and is unbearable near 80 for a cruiser. If you just want to ride around in the country or even the city this is a comfortable friendly motorcycle with plenty of punch and is OK for short highway jaunts. One great motorcycle.
I agree 100%. I've owned my Vulcan 900 Classic since they came out in 2006 and it is a fantastic bike for backroad cruising. As you said, it really needs a 6th gear for the highway since it isn't that enjoyable when you are riding around 65mph for a long period of time. I love the Vulcan though, since you can have an enjoyable ride on the backroad and still stay within the speed limits (mostly :-)). unlike most sports bikes which you need to speed to get any enjoyment out of the bike.
Its a great motorcycle.Most of the criticism s on here are just nit picking but I have to grudgingly admit a 6 th gear would make this beautiful bike a bit more highway friendly.I put vibration dampening grips on mine so its not too bad past 70 mph
No Nick picking. The Vulcan 900 is not comfortable over 65 MPH! I don't care if you have vibration canceling shorts, no good.
@@marcmaschal2897 Unfortunately I doubt if they will be doing any upgrades that substantial like a 6 speed on these models. It seems all the midsized Japanese cruisers are a dying breed. Things like the Vulcan S and Rebels (who have 6 speeds) are more like sports bikes in cruiser clothing (I think mostly to allow for the vertically challenged who can't fit on a sports bike.)
Unbearable, really? I don’t think so. Motorcycles vibrate.
Just got home with my new one today.
DEFINITELY needs a 6th Gear!
Main con is probably the narrow gearing, resulting in screaming rews on the highway.
Not sure if the belt drive allows for final drive adjustments?
On the vn800 you could at least quite easily increase the front and decrease the rear sprocket ...quite a lot even.
But it is beautiful 😊
Two companies make pulleys both front and rear to change the gearing to make it good for the highway. One company is called Scoot works.
You can do a pulley swap from 32/66 to 34/61 or 62 for a 15% rpm drop. Cnc your own or adapt a 61 tooth sportster pulley. Stay away fron Barons, their quality and warranty is real bad.
Wish me luck to buy this in 2027 as my retirement personal reward.
Does this v twin have hydraulic lifters? Have not seen this addressed.
I like this model but with chrome everything
Informative. I would like to know about fuel consumption and HP/Torque. I'll see if I can find the specs. It looks like a lot of bike for the price, and Kaw has it's quality and performance.
I've rode the old BMW K bikes for nearly 40 years now, and I have to do some expensive repairs on the old bike. The only thing I don't like on it is the high seat height as I am getting older. So I'm looking at a light, low new bike. I know what I will be giving up, excellent rain protection, easy pull clutch and brake levers, the best shifting transmission, The quickest braking I will ever find, and the BMW feel of quality as I ride. I've over 400,000 riding miles on those two K bikes. Riding anything else is going to be weird. I've been looking at Scouts., but I've heard great things about the Vulcans.
I like the low seat, I like hearing it has a good ride, and the large tank with a fuel gauge. I've never had a fuel gauge execpt for a little while. I really want a range of over 200 and a fuel gauge. I don't want to have to buy a premium fuel.
I own a 2009 Vulcan 900 (2006-today are same bike) and have ridden an Indian scout for a few hundred miles.
The Indian is QUICK AND FAST for a 1000cc twin motor, and the motor is balanced beautify, its almost comical how at idol you can't feel anything in the bars or pegs that tells you that it is running, it is as nimble as a 500cc bike, it honestly feels half the size of my 900.
The Vulcan is a comfortable cruiser; with a big mustang seat it as comfortable as anything i have been on, equal to an electroglide i did a little half day on, as far as just a comfortable seat and seating position.
The stock set up on the Indian scout isn't uncomfortable, but it's not close to the Vulcan when it comes to that.
If you're going to cruise around town and jump on the highway when you want to, the Vulcan is just so easy to ride.
If you want to pull through some twisties and pull away from everything at a stoplight that isn't a sport version, the scout is for you.
They are probably the two furthest extremes in differences of bikes in a similar class.
Vulcan and Scout
Cadillac and corvette
Lincoln and Mustang
I'm 57 years old and 5ft 7 to 5ft 8, / 31-32-inch inseam, I put both feet flat without really thinking about it on the 900 and the scout.
Any questions and I will be honest with you, and I don't mind.
At 4.16 you say it has dual zone ABS but at 5.09 you use no ABS as a con. Does it have ABS or not. It is obviously a bike for skilled riders, (or old blokes) no need for a the fancy stuff, tachometer, ABS gear indicators, traction or cruise control. A 6 th gear might be nice, to be honest it doesn’t seem to have changed much since my 2009 model. Great bikes!
Are there smaller Vulcans ?
It could definitely benefit from a 6th gear
lose the spokes and use the voyager 6speed transmission. also a 2 to 1 pipe would give it a distinct sound
I've heard that some guys is changing the pulley with 2 more teeth and it becomes more smooth
@ 2:27 - how reliable is the belt drive system? How long do they last? How easy are they to replace?
My 2003 Road King has 116,000 miles on the belt and the belt still looks good
Replacement hassles depend on the desighn. For instance my Road King would have to have the primary drive and swing arm removed, However the Sportsters can be easily replaced, so it all depends on the way it is built
Actually it's great
One more gear how hard could it be ! ?
I thought your gonna show us the new look for 2023 edition of the bike😐
Kawasaki would have a super game changer if they put their 1700cc in the vulcan custom...PLEASE!!!
Get the 1600 Vulcan, or the 2000, or 650?
The Vulcan 2000 looks identical the 900 and I hear it's a beast.
Before 1999 people drove all over the country on 750's
Get the M109R the Raider, V-Rod, Valkyrie, V-Max, Triumph rocket 3, the Honda Rebel 1100 is very nice, the Scout is even pretty cool.
@@Thesaurcery4U2C Thanks, I am WAITING to TEST RIDE The 2024 Suzuki MIO9, the Scout bobber, BMW R18, and the Triumph bobber. It will be a 3rd bike in the stable...currently have a 2018 Kawasaki Zed 900 naked sport an on going build 2023 Harley FXST with a 119 C.I. Screamin Eagle stage 3 motor, Drag bars...she is in the shop getting a Trask 2 into 1 pipe and tune. honestly, I ride my Kawasaki more because I keep upgrading and having warranty work on the Harley so far. this is why I am looking at these cruisers as a 3rd bike. guess I am a crazy bike person, I refuse to buy a car.
Five speed tranny is just fine but a front sprocket with two more teeth and a true cruise control would do the trick. Keep things simple and safe.
Would be decent with some higher hp, at that price the 900cc engine makes only 50 ponies. I'd rather get a Meteor 650.
How much is a Vulcan 900 bike?
I like the lt but I think it has tube tires so if u pick up a nail u are fuc tubeless tires u can take out the nail and plug it put in some fixaflat stop at station bring up the air and keep going 😐
No it has tubeless tires
4:14 The Vulcan 900 DOES NOT have ABS (a shame), at least in the USA market.
The way this 900 looks and if Kawasaki puta 1700 engine from the Vaquero, throw in a 6th gear and they will sell everyone they make 👍🇵🇭🇺🇲
Fuel economy?
you can check here an average from different owners. Mine is 70MPG (Normally I only use on long trips) but in Fuelly the average is 40MPG
On my 2018 900 Vulcan lt riding 2 up & bags loaded cruising 60-62mph in upstate ny mountains with quite a few 3-5mile steep inclines it got 47.5mpg.
It should break 50mpg cruising 2up & bags loaded in same cond & speed out of mountain areas.
But i find it hard to believe the 70mpg someone stated they got on their 900 Vulcan unless maybe they have a base model with no extras/wright riding alone/1up on all smooth flat roads with no headwind in 5th gear at like 50-5mph./🤪
a six gear box still missing..damn
Needs a 6th gear, tach, gear indicator, cruise control...
I'd be happy with what's given
Give it to me the way it is
I agree … it’s why I won’t buy one … Yamaha , Honda , Kawasaki all have this type of cruiser… a 6 and 7 gear or gears would give another 15 mpg and the engine would last longer and be such a great addition… I just can’t see buying a bike that has the same old set up … at some point you gotta do better . Today high horse power trucks and cars all have 10 speed trannies so has to get premium mileage … ridiculous
What it really needs; led light whole around, more accurate fuel gauge, better horn, better brakes, abs, more power, 6th gear. Gear indicator on a 5 speed? If you really want one, plug and play, connect it to the diagnostic plug. 6th gear? 15% rpm drop if you swap the 32/66 pulley setup to a 34/61.
@@cyrilwingnek-qw1ikonly people with zero technical knowledge (like this channel) will be happy with this out dated bike. It NEEDS modifications.
Only women are not happy with what's given.
Look honey I concord the world! Was hard but I did it!!...
How about the moon!??
I don't have a moon do I!??
Its heavy.and underpowered and needs a 6 gear. I had one for 4 years and sold it.
Not abs
No cruise, no buy
What cruiser at that price has cruise control? (I just have a cheap plastic gadget that makes it easy to keep the throttle at a certain speed, but there are better aftermarket gadgets that might be a little more expensive.)
Dump the ABS garbage and add a 6th gear and you will have a decent bike
It's a dog. Double the horsepower and you'll have something.
If you want 100hp and 160 ft pounds of tq, you might not be in the market for a boulevard Cruser.
Buy something else. You are not who they are marketing, but they have been successful with this bike since 2006, because nothing has changed other than color choices, and a flywheel bolt.
My man its a cruiser.Yes if you want a bike you can drive across the country buy a huge 1600 cc bike.Its apples and oranges.