Kawasaki Vulcan 650S - Honest Opinion - Motovlog
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- Had the chance to review a Kawasaki Vulcan 650S and it impressed me a lot!
Pardon me for the lack of audio. My GoPro4 failed to record the video during this session thus the voiceover style vlog.
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I'm far from being a newbie. I've owned motorcycles since 1967 and just sold the last Harley I will ever own. I paid $37000 for it and it broke down four times within the first year.I sold it for $28000 and glad to rid of it.
I now want a Vulcan S because I want a parallel twin, no more chug chug chug of a V-Twin for me. Believe it or not, I like the styling of the Vulcan S.
Thanks for this video. Ride safe and enjoy every journey.
That aint a real bike, you're unamerican ! ( joking , but I get that on my LS650 cruiser)
@@leeinwis I've owned mostly Japaese models and four Harleys. One man told me there is only one motorcycle Harley Davidson. The rest are motor bikes. I had to laugh, just couldn't help myself.
One of the best reviews for the Vulcan s. Why? Because of the kind of riding situations you put the motorcycle through. Lane splitting, go arounds, curvy roads…but my favorite was your gas station presentation. Very few review videos show riders taking the bike through slow maneuvers. I think it’s one of the most important things to show especially for motorcycles known to be a “great first bike to own”. Lots of people will have to take their exams on those bikes so it’s important to know if the bike has the turning capacity to maneuver through the slow ride obstacles. Especially bikes with longer wheelbases like the Vulcan S. Now I know you should be able to take any bike through the slow maneuvers but for a beginner? Heh. No. Almost anytime I go for a group ride I hear a story of a lady who bought an Indian scout or some sort of Harley as her first bike and tipped it going 0-5mph. You’re a great rider btw..
oh yeah and thumbs up to the guy who recommended the Corban seat.. I can’t believe the seat is so expensive now. They used to be $300 in 2015 I heard. I had a 2017 ducati scrambler and bought a seat from the same company for $250 I think. The I got the 2021 Vulcan s and was like yeah this does need a seat.. I was so pissed off at the price of that seat but there was no other seats offered in the market? The entrepreneur in me is screaming to open an aftermarket seat business.
Thank you and i'm glad you enjoyed my review. It is a great bike to have as a beginner to learn on and is still a good choice as a 2nd bike for more more experienced riders to have a good time on too.
I picked up a used 2018 ABS Cafe version a couple of months ago. I'm a newer rider so I don't make use of the entire throttle range but above 4000 RPM the engine really wakes up and moves if you need it. I might pick up another bike in a few years but I do not see myself trading in my Vulcan S. It really does seem to be a jack of all trades bike which is nice to have.
I have always loved how lowkey this cruiser is, always wanted to try one. Hopefully i can try to drive one here
You should! If you do get the chance to ride one i would love to hear your thoughts about it. 😉
Great video! I’ve owned my Vulcan S for one year now and I freakin’ love it. Plenty of power and handles very well. It won’t be to everyone’s taste, but I’m glad I got one 🤙
I got my Vulcan S for 10 months now and drove approx 12k. I even managed to Loop the Philippines with it and managed to be back in Cebu in one piece :D.
There are a ton of things u can do to these. I bought mine off of clint ewing the stunt rider,he did alot & had like 200miles on it. I added very little & it is such a fun fast bike
I bought a black/gold one brand new in 2020. I have a few thousand miles on it, and I love it. Great bike.
UK owner here. You can *definitely* scrape the pegs, my right peg is wearing down from all the roundabouts we have here.
What makes the Vulcan so great for beginners is this: if you keep the revs low it is a highly controllable, civilised, predictable ride. However if you want excitement you can rev it right up - this isn't a bike you can "master" and get bored with quickly (such as with a Honda Rebel 300), it will take time to "grow out of it".
I have no plans to change for the foreseeable future - unless they do an update or a better trim level in the future, in which case I'll be first in line.
Hey I've just got my A license and was considering the Vulcan S - have you had any experience with snow/wet/cold and how does it fair? Also wondering how it's like with a passenger - I think this bike is amazing as a beginner cruiser which has some bulk to it's look compared to the others (Rebel 500)
@@josephjoestar995 It handles the wet just fine, I haven't had it out in the snow.
It's pretty ok with a smaller pillion passenger, but I wouldn't take anyone bulky - there's just too little rear suspension travel. It's better than the Rebel for a passenger though, for sure.
Hope this helps! It's an absolute gem.
@@_Meriwether cool that's interesting ! I'm a massive fan of cruisers and bobbers but mainly for the sound but I've seen some great after market exhaust options lime Arrow for this amazing Kawasaki engine which really looks great ! Hopefully will test ride soon. Another point on the passenger, the sales guy said the height is quite low so easy to keep your feet down to balance if needed
@@josephjoestar995 Yes, it is a low ride. I'm 5'4" and can flat-foot easily at a stop.
I love the bike. Mine is from 2021 with ergo fit saddle and handle bar (I am 5 ft). Super bike for dense traffic.
Had mine for 2 years now, even when looking for a second bike, getting rid of my Vulcan S isn’t an option.
It’s around $600 but the Corbin Gunfighter seat is a must imo. Very comfortable and adds to the look of the bike like no other aftermarket seat.
Me too. I bought Clint Ewings stunt model with under 200miles on it,plus hooked up so much including custom seat. Plus I added a bunch to it. The bike is a treasure of mine & so fun to ride!!
I have had my Vulcan S for a year now and I just Love it 👌 It has Arrow System, café ws, Tidy Tail 👌😎
I purchased an abs cafe' new in 2016 I have outfitted it with OEM rider pegs, OEM wind screen, OEM gear indicator, upgraded the seat with a Corbin with brown leather saddle and green trim. Also installed brown leather Viking saddle bags on OEM saddlebag mounts. This is a great ride will probably put last its sixty-seven year old rider. 😅
Because of this video I decided to finally try out one from a buddy. I've shrugged aside this bike since, yeah like you said it has sort of like an identity crisis 😋so anyway, this baby is a hoot to ride! I actually enjoyed the ride, the torque was punchy which complements its lightweight so you do less feet-down moves while in traffic. I don't like its 2 cylinder thump, maybe it's because I used to own the current model CB650 with its glorious sounding inline 4. It is worth looking into and this will definitely be dirt cheap to maintain. It reminds me much of the Kawasaki Eliminator from the late 90's.
This is my first time to watch your channel very nice well said and informative vlogging bro , I'm already a senior citizen residing in province of Pampanga and riding a motorcycle is one of my hobby because of the excitement and journey to experience thank you God bless !
Oh wow! Kabayan, thank you for the kind words of appreciation and i'm glad you liked my videos.
I wish you safe travels and a good time all the time on your motorcycle. ✌
Its underrated but for me as an owner, jack of all trades. Except the seats. But that can be remedied.
I have 2018 love it,is my daily drive,beginning or long time rider don't underestimate the S :) definitely try it,also mod it mod it to you and your style, ;) wish they make a vulcan s in a 1000 style
It would be fantastic if they put the 1k engine from the Versys or the Ninja on the Vulcan S. Add some options for a fairing and it would be a great touring bike while retaining that sporty feeling and cruiser seating position.
Its ergonomics is on par on my height of 5'8 180lbs
I HAD MINE 2015 MODEL STILL KICKING ON THE ROAD
Sorry to say, but I feel your way of riding is very risky. More so because it seems like you're casually riding here, not that you wanted to have fun for once.
It's the kind of riding car drivers around you need to be really careful about.
Just saying man, you do you though.
PS: you're not 200kgs @ 6'1.
his riding gave me chills. I would NEVER trust my fellow cardrivers and do passes like that.
Truely an underrated bike, im torn between rebel and vulcan.
I love mine. Great video.
Anyone know of a decent after market company that makes self canceling turn signals for the 2018-2022 Vulcan s?
Underrated for non riders
Non riders will always look at the top of the line models and ignore the other offerings. 😔
Thanks
Loved the explanation. Thumbs up from me 👍❤️
Great video. Great voice!!
Is this a joke? you can’t make a search of the Vulcan s in UA-cam with out everybody singing their praise. There’s whole series of UA-camrs like SRK’s around this model… and we are the same people that watch those videos the once that probably end up here.. what’s the point of the whole”other UA-camrs say… but I..” focus on describing your experience opinion and sensation's the best you can, man, and forget the others.. no framing is needed
I do wonder what’s better for a beginner versys vs vulcan
Both are really good bikes for beginners and experienced riders. The versys is a tall bike though and might be intimidating at first. I suggest you test ride both.
@@TheManoy66 I sat on an sv650 which is fairly tall too so I get what you’re saying
@@Larrs the SV is An awesome bike too! I haven't ridden one though but i read a lot of good things about it. Those bikes have been around for ages and you shouldn't have any problems finding parts if you need any. Plus, their is a whole community of riders dedicated to the SV.
I like it
4:45 "6foot1, 200kg" lmao
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if you’re the one to choose between honda rebel 500 vs kawasaki vulcan s 650 which one is your prefer?
My experience with the rebel is very limited and i cannot give a solid recommendation on that bike as of the moment. For now, the vulcan would be my choice between the 2.
Comfortable bike super.
thanks for the review...
You're welcome and thank you for viewing too. 👍👌
Cuanto hace por litro en ciudad y cuanto hace en carretera
20 kilometros por litro como mucho en carretera segun google amigo
I'm considering a Vulcan, nice bike. What is the muffler brand/model? tnx. RS!
Yep the vulcan is a decent choice.
The exhaust is custom made that still uses the stock heat shield. Was not able to get the fabricators name from the previous owner though.
It is no cruiser... but a Ninja with forward controls.
Would you recommend getting this bike without ABS?
The bike i tested had no abs and they worked fine even under hard braking. But having abs is always a good thing though.
200 kg XD dont be hursh to your self my guy
Hello there from philippines . Whats your height bro?
6'1 pre. The footpegs naka set sa closest setting
Just curious I don't ride bikes but looking ar my 1st one. Where are you located that your allowed to drive like that lol it looked like you were very close to other vehicles a couple of times made me nervous for you lol
LOL! Cebu, Philippines. Lane splitting is allowed. And there are only 2 general laws and that is don't get hit and don't hit anyone.
@@TheManoy66lol that's sweet love those rules some good riding there Thanks for the video
@@markk3948 you're welcome 👍
@@TheManoy66 yep , its more fun in the filippines. we who live here enoy it every dayyyy
How would you compare it to the Sportster 1200? Stuck between getting one or the other
Tough question to ask brother. Both have their own quirks. I suggest you test ride both but if were talking about a specific sportster model, i would go for the iron1200 or sportster 72 simply because they look cool. But if its right out of the showroom bang for the buck package, the vulcan is a really good choice.
200kg?...
Lol! Sorry about that. I meant 100kgs for MY weight. 😆
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Has cruise control?
None. But you can get a kit for cruise control
@@TheManoy66 🇺🇲💯
No but there is a super simple to install aftermarket product that will get it to you.
Is he still alive riding like this?
Yep! 😆
You mean 200 lbs.
Yes. Lol thanks for pointing that out 👍
Your gonna get killed if you keep driving like that. 😢
Thanks for the cool video but you are a hazard on the roads man..
Honda rebel 500 are gutless beginner bikes terrible bike it will keep you in the beginner stage
Why are you so big
Not bad but ugly.
Nice bike 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Rebel 500. Is more reliable, looks better and resale is better
You owned both?
my question as well? is what you said from experience or just speculation?
@@AustinGavin-bp2xeit’s a fact. Do your research 👍🏻 looks is subjective
@@brentevans6923 I have rode both, and honestly, the rebel is gutless and has mid reach, so it feels more like a naked bike. I don't get that cruiser feel from it, and it just lacks power and looks
Looks a bit feminine compared to Vulcan. Have seen lady riders on it.