Thanks for the video, I bought one yesterday! I'm a newbie...slowly but surely and with my patient husband...got a whopping 9 miles on it cruising around my neighborhood. Wish me luck!

One of the finest walkaround reviews of a motorcycle I've ever seen!

I just bought a new 2015 classic LT . I have read a lot of reviews on this bike, but your review was the "convincer". Love the bike. Just right for me.

I used to have a goldwing I’m 60 years old and it was just getting to heavy for me , so I bought a 2008 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 same colour and everything as yours , I love it can cruise all day on it . It’s just the perfect bike for me .

To remove the oil filler cap, I first place a rag on top of the cap. Then, I use a very large slotted standard screwdriver so that I won't scratch the cap. Pretty much that's it. Great review by the way. You're right that the right speed for the vn900 seems to be about 55.

Great review. I wish all the other makes and models had reviews this detailed and clear. No unnecessary music just straight to the point good and bad about a bike. Perfect info for a potential customer.

Bought one last month and I'm taking it in for its first 600 mile check up (oil change). This has been a great bike at both low speeds and high speeds; handles well. I have to agree that 55 to 65 mph seems to be its best speed. Compared to similar bikes, you can't beat the price, too!! I highly recommend it.

Nice lookin' ride. I had a harley davidson heritage. Which I sold. Here it is 2021, I'm thinking of getting a new Vulcan 900 Classic LT. Gonna test ride one. my thinking/hoping is my current riding habits... are so that I won't miss the difference between a 1700cc engine vs the Vulcan 900cc. At this point in time. I like the look of the Vulcan 900 Classic LT more than the current line of Harley Davidson Heritage, and there's about a 10k difference in price. Thanks for sharing.

I am looking to buy a mid-sized cruiser, and your wonderful review convinced me to buy a Vulcan 900 Classic LT. I was looking at a Suzuki C50 Classic but you have changed my mind. Great review! Thanks a lot!

I just bought a 2008 Vulcan LT and love it, Big bike feel but not too big. Added front fender guard and eagle emblem on front fender, COOL LOOKS.

Very good review. I have a 2010 Vulcan and I LOVE it! Spent all last summer on it. You're right about the cruising speed and that feeling that you need another gear. I can't tell you how many times I've thought, "I must be in fourth gear," only to find that I'm in 5th. But, it's smooth and comfortable around 60 m.p.h. Not a great bike for long Interstate rides, but it's great for everything else!

I bought one of these, a 2014, but exact same color scheme earlier this fall. I am absolutely loving everything about it. My ONLY complaint(s) are the two you mentioned. Wish there was a sixth gear. Having said that, the ride at up 65 or so is just so incredibly smooth.

I haven't looked yet but someone on the website said there is a tool in the pouch above the battery that will fit the oil cap. I tried doing a ride video and there was too much wind noise. I may do another video now that I have rode the bike for two summers. My conclusion so far is that this is the best bike in it's class. I keep it on a battery tender during the winter. It starts and runs like a clock.....

Thanks for video, it's really a beautiful motorcycle, I'm a new rider 52 years old, I bought one like your but it is white and titanium color, AMAZING, beautiful .good video 👍

[[I haven't looked yet but someone on the website said there is a tool in the pouch above the battery that will fit the oil cap.] It has a couple of spanner wrenches. The filter should pose no problem getting off an any event. Worse case scenario (on all bikes, cars, trucks...) is to tap a screwdriver through the filter and twist. That's a last case scenario though as it's messy! Another thing you can do is use a rubber sheet to grip it that some people use to open stubborn pickle & jelly jars.

Have been looking at this bike for awhile! You review sold me! Thanks!

If you can ride a bicycle this MC should be great. It will take some time to get used to the shifting, clutch, front and rear brake. This is normal. Just take it to a large paved parking lot and practice. The biggest advantage is the bike is light for its size and the seat is low enough most people can flat foot it. That will build your confidence quickly!

I have this exact same bike, color and all. I really love it. Very easy bike to ride. Superb review!!!

Good stuff. Your Burgman review was the best on KZfaq. You do fantastic reviews on bikes brother. All I can say is thanks...

Just bought one in early april finally took it on a 130 mile highway cruise today seems like a solid bike. finally put my 1982 kawasaki spectre 750 to rest..lol

The Kawasaki Vulcan is the cruiser industry standard now in 2023. Of course Harley Davidson started it, but like Fender basses some companies come along and build on the original to raise the bar. The Vulcan is AMAZING. I'll never buy another Harley again.

Nice review. I own a 1999 VN800 Classic, love the bike. Regards from Holland

Well done review! Thank you for taking the time to do this. The detailed review helps us people that are undecided on which middle weight bike to buy.

Nice walkthrough, I have same bike enjoyed watching!

Very detailed review. I’m looking to buy one in the near future and move up from my intruder 800 and you answered all the questions I had in my head.

Great review, just purchased one in blue with 22,000 miles on the clock. Looking forward to many happy miles and the same to you! Thank you for sharing with us.

Of the 10 reviews for these I've watched, yours is in line with the rest. Its a nice bike

The oil is JASO motorcycle rated, doesn't have the enviromental additives that will damage the wet clutch. Also the Vulcan website has many members using it in their 900s so it is the oil of choice over Mobil 1, Purple, Amsoil and other synthetics. I changed to it at my 600 mile check up. The transmisson shifts smoother with it. I think Walmart is the cheapest place to get it.

That is a beautiful machine!!!

I am ready to ride my Kawasaki Vulcan 900 as soon as it gets warmer.. living in PA now but heading to South Carolina in a few years.. Ride on..

Great review! Thanks for helping me make up my mind that the Vulcan 900 will be my first bike!

I have one identical to this one. Love it!

Very well done! MCN needs to give this guy a job!

Great job on your review. I ride an '08 900 Classic. Love it but would be happier with that sixth gear.

I'm picking up one next week! Great review. First time rider.

I sure enjoyed your video! I'm so excited to be picking up the "twin" to your bike today :)

The oil filler cap has a big slot so a regular flat bladed screwdriver might mark it. So I have a flat file that is almost as wide as the slot is long. I insert the file and then turn the file with vise grips. I just snug it up not too tight...... You could use a paint sturring paddle too...

Yep I believe ya. But the Kawa is smooth at idle too.

best review I've seen thanks! !

Great machine for new riders.

linda moto !!! maravilhosa !!!

Excellent review. Thanks!

Love the bike, looking at one today to purchase!

Nice review, thank you 👍🏼

Yes the mufflers are stock.

You can replace the front and rear belt pullys which will make each gear taller. Since I don't do much freeway driving I'm gonna pass. The pulleys are expensive.

I wanted to add that I really like your thorough review, I agree, the top gear does make you want to shift up. I think the bigger bikes have a 6 speed I assume the extra gear is at the top but I don't know. Also I appreciate your tip on the oil filter. I've been paying $15.00 at cycle gear! Good video, thanks.

Nice review, very informative. Thank you!

great video. I appreciate all the detail about the bike.

VN 900 Vulcan good motorcycle live to ride...

I love my 09 that my wife bought me for Christmas in on 16 it is awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well done, you mentioned a lot of things first time riders wonder about. I have seen motorcycles shaking - mostly cruisers - while they're being ridden at highway speeds. I wonder what causes that, and if it's normal.

Hi, Nice video and review. I rented the vn900 Classic for some days in Gran Canaria and it was perfect for cruising at medium speed and acceraltion up to 120km/h.

Excellent review. I picked up my 2014 Classic back in May. I agree, it's a great bike with a big bike feel. I've added a highway bar, passenger backrest and a windshield. If there is a crosswind on the highway, the bike gets sideways shakes which feel like I'm going to get thrown. Do you have this problem?

Nice bike. What is the color combo?

lol potato potato potato sound. i love it. Great work sir

Excellent review.

the tank is not that stiff it can get a dent easily compared to C50 boulevard which has solid thick tank. nice bike

That particular oil doesn't have the additives that will ruin or make the wet clutch slip.

I thought this Vulcan 900 might be an upgrade from my 2008 Honda Shadow Aero 750. But my Shadow will already handle 80mph with little problem on highway. Too many reviews are saying the 2009 Vulcan 900 struggles outside of 65 mph and winds out. Guess I’ll stick with my 08 Shadow for a while longer !!

It's the tires that concern me the most because if it has tube tires and you pick up a nail your fuc ,on tubeless tires you can plug them and keep going😐

It's a beautiful Bike

@lambchop00 This bike is priced very competetively and is high quality.

Just Beautiful, wish i had one

I beg to differ with ya. My Harley Superglide Custom does not vibrate at all once you get the engine going above idle. Smooth as glass at highway speeds.

That is a nice bike... I currently own a 1996 GoldWing... I love it, but I am fairly short in stature and the Wing is quite a handful at times.. I am selling it and looking for a more suitable ride. I've looked at the Suzuki Boulevard and it seems pretty cool, but now these Vulcans have also attracted my eye... after watching your great review, I am going to investigate them further... Thanks

Doesn't need a 6 speed. 4 is plenty for any motorcycle, especially an oversquare (large bore, short stroke) engine like this that can rev higher between shifts. The problem is the final drive ratio.

You should add review to the title of this video. You'd get more views that way.

Had a harley got a vulcan, and prefer the vulcan.

Great video Thanks...I've got a new 2020...well 1 year old.

Great video. I love my Vulcan

I love mine.

Great video. I just one the exact same bike. Except mine is a 2008. I really like it.

Great review. Very detailed, and very well done!

I just bought a 2011 900 Classic.However,the clicking noise is ever present and seems to get louder as it warms up.Still nothing to worry about?Thanks Doug Baker

One thing to know. This bike is really reliable. The only thing I don't like aside from needing a sixth gear is the tube tires. This needs to be tubeless like the custom version.

Between the vstar950 and the vulcan900, who has better power and acceleration, and also which one is more comfortable?

thanks i really like your bike

Loved your review, think I'll get this bike :)

Im happy walking off with my Vulcan 900 Classic LT, instead of an Iron883 or some harley shit. I saved money and you lost. (Not for the stock motorcycle, but if you add all of those accessories windscreen, bags... etc...) Hope you still have plenty of money left though.. because sadly you will have to spend quite a lot on repairs. Think again before buying a Harley Shitson

Wow, is that off Africa. Looks like it would be a great place to ride. For the price the 900VN is hard to beat!

You need the close grear ratios (five plus one more) to maximize acceleration for a small displacement engine

Great review sir. Maybe this would be a good first bike since I am a new rider.

Much the same can be said of my VT1100C Honda. Really could use gear 6. If I had a few extre bucks I'd consider trade in for later model Kawi.

I came to listen to the block. Man it does some tick tick ticking! I cant get used to it and still think its gonna explode

Hey BadChuckie. Nice video, very informative. Have you ever done a ridealong video? Also I would be interested to hear what your opinion of the bike is now, after taking it on long trips and having it for a few years. Cheers.

600lbs. Holy shit. Would that be too heavy for me? 5'7 weighing in at 145

Great review

good review. great info

Why you use cheap oil filters and wrong oil? It calls for 10w40

Cool! I got my VN900 Classic too. ))

Hi, I have never ridden a motorcycle in my life, but I´m very cautious person. Do you think I can start with this motorcycle? I don't wanna buy a small one because I don't like them.

Most of the rice burners are smooth. Most cruisers are big displacement twins which are harder to balance than 3, 4, 6 cylinder engines. Harley's are the worst but then again they set the standard.

Hi from Australia...I'm currently looking at a 2010 classic...I'm 6ft 5" tall would you recommend it... This one has 85,000 klms and is black coloured

Nice informational video, thanks. I really enjoy my Vulcan 900 Classic. I went with the ape hangers and Hard Krome DD 3" Big Straights exhaust. I have a video on my channel

great review .. thanks a lot !!!

Nice review.... thanks

nice bike, i have classic lt in titanium and white

I respectfully disagree about the four speed.

The belt is 3 times stronger then a chain