I’ve had one of these for over four years. I hardly ever touch 4000 rpm unless I’m in a hurry. Most torque is just under 3000 and mine is happy around there. It will wind up if you need it to though. I also have the ivan flash on mine. While it does help performance I find it helps the drivability more. It smooths out the throttle, stops decel popping and makes the engine run cooler. This is a great bike for the price.

I have a 2012 Voyager I bought new. Have 64,000 miles on it now and still love it.

This is really one of the best videos on the Kawasaki Voyager available, in my opinion.

I got a 2011 voyager 2years ago, havkng only had race bikes before i didnt know wot to expect and pretty much got it cos i fell in love with the look of it....... it is without doubt the best bike i have ever had. Mine has cobra slip ons on it, and it pops and farts on decel.... makes me grin everytime i hear it 😄 Ride well and ride free 🤟

Thanks for a great review. I looked at the Yamaha and was shocked that it had an air-cooled engine. I decided on the 2019 Voyager.

Great review. Just looking at the 2019 still sitting on the showroom floor. Your review is helping me make up my mind to buy.

I’ve gotta be honest I love sport bikes and I don’t think I could ever have just a cruiser, but a guy rode with us yesterday with his Voyager and I fell in love. I could definitely add one of these to my garage

Great review. I’ve always been attracted to the Kawasaki Vaquero and Voyager models. I think for the money these are just great deals. I have not ridden them yet but I will. I have the Michelin Commander II tires on my Suzuki Boulevard and love them. Thanks for sharing your ride with us and as you talked about retirement and your thoughts on the different kinds of motorcycles you are considering I realized you and I are a lot alike when it comes to what kinds of motorcycles we like and what we are willing to pay. Ride safe in beautiful Canada.

My 19 Voyager has been a great bike. The value that it is compared to other brands makes it a no brainer. I will say the Ivan tune wakes that bike up in all the right ways. You are correct about the stock seat, most comfortable stock seat I have ever had.

I have a 2002 Kawasaki Nomad, it was a precursor to your bike. I love it and it makes a great stablemate to my Suzuki GSX1250FA

Nice video. If you haven't purchased it yet you will love it. I bought the 2018 Red and gray model Voyager last August 2019. It had 1,040 miles on it and I got it for $12,450. Best purchase I have ever made on a motorcycle. Be safe brother.

Nice tour of the Calgary area, brought back fond memories. I am going to buy a 2020 Voyager in June 2020. Not going to be much different at all between the two years. You gave a VERY informative reveiw. You convinced me that my choice was/is right. BTW, I have a 2001 1500 cc, Nomad and love it.

I have a 2011 nomad absolutely love it been thinking of upgrading man good review on it looking at harley but so freaking expensive

I love the Kawasaki my first bike I ever bought and rode after I got my license was the Kawasaki Vulcan vaquero 1700 ABS. I love everything about that bike it took me 4 1/2 hours to finally decide to trade it when I got my Indian roadmaster that’s a very well-made Mike you have no problems and they were right will forever. The low maintenance cost and one of the best seats on a big bike no need to go out and buy an aftermarket seat it comes with an awesome seat.

I bought a 2018 Vulcan Voyager and love it

I own a Kawasaki Vulcan voyager 2011, Brand new in Singapore, used it for 10 years. Travel to Phuket Thailand and most part of Malaysia. The usual maintainence, engine oil, spark plugs, oil filter, battery tyres .original was Bridgestone, very good handling two up with my wife. The speaker was fabulous, cruise control, abs brake. You can ride this bike for long distance, very comfortable, no problem, engine is trouble free. It have automatic valve adjustment, air cool, water cool, oil cool engine. No regrets.

I have a Voyager and I really like it. I am an IBA member and also do very long distance rides. The Voyager is a lot more comfortable, reliable, and less expensive to insure and repair than the HD Electra Glide I used to have. Kawasaki makes some very decent bikes, especially for the money. I currently have two Kawis and a Honda, both brands are a far better bang for the buck than Harley.

Nice review just brought a 2014 nomad and love it so just ordered a new 2121 kawasaki vaquero i also have a v Strom 1050 xt great bike Cheers from new Zealand 🇳🇿😀

I have the 2010 model I love it. It's a great bike to spend all day on and cruise the highways or back roads. The 6 speed and cruise control make it a ride. There is plenty of storage and I love the tall screen. The heel toe shifter is a real cruiser marker - it is a mistake for Harley to go with just the toe shifter. There's plenty of information on the dash or by manipulating the buttons on the right hand cluster. Having said all those things there are a few things that could be tweaked to make this an even better bike. The post 2010 model have an extra fan behind the seat to drew the exhaust heat from the riders legs - that was a real problem on my model in summer in Australia. Although you mention you have no interest in the stereo I feel that before 2019 they ought to have included Bluetooth or Apple/Android Play. I don't want to take phone calls and I have a separate GPS but I would prefer something better than an ear phone jack to hear my music. Yes I could get a Bluetooth transmitter but it would got the makers nothing to add Bluetooth to the stereo. My other suggestion would be an electric reverse similar to the Goldwing - this is set up at 5km/h so you can nose in park as required by some cities and towns. At nearly 400kgs wet it is not light and there is no way you can duck walk it out. I did test drive a Goldwing but couldn't bring myself to part with the $36K + on the road costs where as this ended up being about $23K on the road. I'd recommend this bike I rode mine whilst working on a 200km daily commute and have taken many road trips on it. I love that audible clunk when you drop into first - it lets you know the bike is ready to go and means business. I hope you ended up buying it.

Great review! I’m a owner of a 2006 Yamaha FZ1 sport bike 1000cc . I’m looking for my next bike and am looking at the Yamaha star venture , the Honda goldwing DCT and the Kawasaki Vulcan voyager but what really sold me thus far is your review of this bike. Like you I don’t want to pay 25 , 30 grand for a tourer so I’m leaning seriously towards the Kawasaki Vulcan voyager. I’d definitely upgrade the stereo though cause I’m a music guy no need for loud pipes for me but I’ve seen these bikes for 18 or 19 grand if they have a showroom model that hasn’t sold yet that they’re trying to move.

Great review! Thanks for sharing.

Great bike... Things to upgrade... Reflash ecu... Change neck bearings with better ones... If you have front wobble when letting go of bars, probably the steering neck bearings....

Excellent review ! Thank you !

Nice job on this video!

excellent review, as you say the price is such a good deal, I have a 2009 Rocket III which is more of a muscle bike than a touring bike, (she's a keeper), I'm considering a Voyager as a touring bike, and Kawasaki know how to build a reliable engine.....as you also say about buying a bike then spending money on upgrades, nothing needed to upgrade for my Rocket III, people who buy Harley's (owned several myself in the past) is basically a down payment on all the accessories you need to buy for the bike....

This bike is a freaking battleship. It was work lifting this beast off the kickstand. I would be very nervous dropping this thing at stop lights

I have this bike and for the money it’s a great value !

Not sure why you don’t have more subs but you deserve it for sure

Great video. Nice review. I have an '18 Voyager, also. One item, for longevity, for the first few hundred miles, keep the rpms below 2,500 (according to the manual). Stay safe.

Fantastic review! I found it at the perfect time. I'm currently shopping for a touring bike and have my sights set on the 2019 Voyager but with all the world going crazy with the Corona virus its tough to get on one for a ride, or even to get into a lot of shops. I had a few concerns and you answered all of them with your review. I found one of these in the States for under $13K and am trying set up the buy. Thanks again...best bike review video I've seen by far.

Great review, I am selling my Vulcan Classic 1600 and want to buy the voyager..!

Great Review, thanks. In the touring world, I think the Kawi is the best bargain out there. Not that you would, but you could grab a 2nd bike with the money you'll save over an Indian or HD. Especially now that you can do all your navigation and music from your phone. Thanks again.

I've owned two Vulcans, the last was a 1600 Nomad. easy bike to live with, but I wanted more. I test rode a Voyager and other bikes and ended up buying a R1200RT. Different kind of ride, much better performing bike, but requires a lot more maintenance. I've had it nearly 10 years now, so we'll see. Whatever I get, it has to stow a FF helmet.

These have been around for a while now but i cant find any used ones. People must hold on to them

Great video. FYI, in Spanish the letter Q is pronounced as K. When you were saying Vaquero.

that was a great review but the 1700 has air ride shocks in the rear. i owns 2017 Voyager and i love riding it. The only thing that i have done to it is an oil change and a front tire change. run the air pressure in the front tire around 40 psi and the tire will not get that wavy look from the 28 psi the factory has it set at. i bought it used for 11,500 and it had 1800 miles on it. the person found that it was to big for what he wanted and traded for a 900 Vulcan.

Ivanizing is the only must-have mod that you should do for this bike! No overheating, no backfire, no jerky rides on lowering rpm, gasmilage is better...

Nice to see a fellow canuck. I bought my 2014 Vaquero at E&S in Fort Saskachewan in the Edmonton suburb. Did you get it? The restaurant you mentioned is Thai food right? Try Thai Mekong in St Albert, the best Thai food in my opinion.

You actually like the lean angle on that? I have a Nomad and it's the worst lean angle out of all the cruisers I've ridden. Same chassis as the Voyager

Great review. Liked and subbed. Can you mention your height? How would a taller rider fit on this bike? Thanks.

Nice review, I got my 2020 for 17k out the door ... but I think it does need the Ivan flash, but Will do it later ...

Love it

Best bike for the money here in the states you can get a new Voyager for around 14 grand

Does the Voyager engine have a primary chain transmitting power from the crankshaft to the transmission like a Harley?

So I am also considering this or the Vaquero. After your trip to the bike show in Edmonton last month, what did you decide? Still considering the Voyager? I'm equally not into spending over $35k for a bike (and one where my riding year is limited to late spring, summer and early fall here in AB). I'm also aware saving for retirement is still a goal for me.

I drove the Voyager also, great ride and you don't feel the weight. Like you, I would remove that bus windsheild, put on slip-ons....New grips, I'm 6'2" so 5inch risers

Going this Friday or Saturday to test ride and maybe purchase! Is it true about the heat and it needing eco reflash ASAP? Hey guys probably will be trading my 2013 Stryker and a few dollars for a 2017. Please help me to make sure this is a for sure!

I hope it has more ground clearance (lean angle) than the Yamaha Venture. It would drag even at very modest riding and cornering. I couldn't keep the Yamaha off the low 4600-4700 rpm's. rev limiter, so that's good news on the KAW redline. I really doubt this bike would run 120 mph in ANY gear so I'm guessing you were referring to KPH. Kaw makes a GREAT bike. A friend of mine has a 900 Nomad with way over 100,000 miles on it. Thanks for the ride!

Love mine... just need to remap the ecu to get rid of the jerkyness... steering/neck bearings are a weak point for some of the vn1700 models... thats the only weakpoints... lots of mods could be done with imagination... got some vids..

What size K Nomad? I have an 02 1500 Nomad. Just purchased a 2022 vulcan voyager, still waiting for it. Going to put after market pipes on as soon as I get it. Take Care

Make sure to check out the Cobra pipes... You may like the look better. Have some on my bike and other stuff... Videos on page

Thanks for yhe great vodeo. I'm looking to get one but, peaple saying engine runs super hot. Did you feel it. Peaple recommended EC reflush.

yep, that’s a 1700 Voyager. Every shift sounds like a sledgehammer, hitting a railroad spike, which is perfectly normal. And I hear the hydraulic valve, adjusters, clattering, which they say will quiet down after the engine, thoroughly warms up.. I went on a test ride of a used one of these machines with only 13 K miles on it. I have the video on KZfaq. If you want to hear one of these engines with some miles on it, watch my video on your phone. When I watched the video on my laptop, or on my television, I could not hear the clicky Tikki valves as prominently as I do with my phone.

“That heavy breathing “

Wish they sold these again in Australia!

I want one of these in the worst way but I’m hearing they may be changing them soon.

Do you think these steer funny, I just test rode the voyager and thought it had pronounced counter steer. Thanks

Nice bike for 22k but you can get a nice used ultra limited for 20k and the fit and finish is amazing. I own a ultra with 64 thousand kilometers without 1 issue. Ride what makes you smile.

My local dealer has the same bike on sale right now for $14,999

You said you could flat foot the bike. How tall are you? I'm 5'10" and wondered if I could flat foot it?

Nice bike but it needs to be updated.

Yep most drivers are driving improperly and fast. That's our big challenge. Yes the Voyager is a great choice. Smart not to fiddle with radio or gadgets on a ride. I don't use the farkles many use, and have had a radio on Bikes, but not concerned if it doesn't have one.

This guy talking about going hundreds of things and thousands of other things and I'm like "this guy is serious." Then I realized he's Canadian.

Sounds like Darth Vader rides a Motorcycle 🤣

I’ve always had Harley’s. I love them. Never had a hiccup from a Harley. But a full touring bike like this is have to take a serious look at the Kawasaki 👍🏼. Quite frankly I’m bored with only having a Harley and want to try something new

Sounds like Darth Vader on the Kawasaki😉

What’s the price of the flash?

Maybe when you raise the bars up, the mirrors will be alright.

That motor runs just fine in 6th gear at 65 or higher. 4k rpm is running the piss out of that motor.

Those heavy bikes should have reverse like the goldwings..

Surprised they let you test ride. Metrics normally don’t have test rides unless you’re signing.

Does it have a reverse gear boss? 🤔

So did u buy it?

I own this exact bike. Bought it because of the VALUE it provides! Love road glides, roadmaster etc, but for the price ? Can’t be beat!!!! I got mirror extenders, bag liners, slip on, shorter wind screen and the Ivan’s flash. Love love love the bike!!!!!! Zero regrets !!!!! Check out my review on my channel. Anonymous biker USA. Buy it !!!!!!

Nice review I like the bike, but why are you talking kilometers you're in America LOL come on dude!

You do some serious tailgating while riding. Two second rule?

The bigger the windshield the better. Size matters.

The guy in front thinks he's on the track LOL. Calm down sporty LOL

Toby is dangerous to ride near... he swerves quickly without signalling .... what if you pulled up beside him and he decides to swerve over like that... gonna go down.

Trust me on this one.. don't waste your time on a Yamaha go with the Kawasaki... Trust me

They nailed the look on the fixed fairing. I don't know how both Indian and Harley's fixed fairing are ugly tumors

Belt drive. Stop. I am getting off

Even the new models are old; Kawi has shown no imitative with this model. Drastically over due for an upgrade! No resale value here.