This is my 2021 Kawasaki Vulcan S 650 Performance model. It's a brilliant cruiser motorcycle with loads of character. If you're in the marked for on of these, I highly recommend you taking on for a ride. www.bournemout...
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@thommywebb45202 жыл бұрын
owned the vulcan s 650 for a month; I am.a beginner rider and I love this bike
@brotherbread6549 Жыл бұрын
I compare my 2020 Vulcan s to my 2007 Suzuki sv650. Great beginner bike but deadly quick and fun with an experienced rider aboard. When I go to the garage, I usually grab the keys to the 2020 vulcan s over my 06 sv650, 07 Softail night train or the 2012 gsxr 750. Its just so friggin fun and easy to ride even though Ive ground the pegs to nothing twice already 😂
@Spaceinvaderzim Жыл бұрын
I bought a 2021 one like this 3 weeks ago for $1600 , it was crashed , front forks snapped and tank dent , i fix it and i have it running now 💯💯🔥 its pretty smooth ,it only had 315 miles on it too .. perfect for a beginner or even for just a cruise or commute.
@RevZolution Жыл бұрын
That's brilliant. Check out my video on the best beginner motorcycle. I think you'll agree with that video
@igorciudin80492 ай бұрын
Been watching videos about this bike for a month, never had a bike before and I'm about to get a similar one. I'm nervous to be honest. The bike is beautiful. Love for the love people.
@RevZolution2 ай бұрын
Thank you. When you get a bike you'll love it. Stick with it and you won't want to stop riding.
@djdeano272 жыл бұрын
I have my Vulcan s over 3 years with 15k miles and going strong 💪. Great fun bike
@RevZolution2 жыл бұрын
It is definitely a great fun bike
@FirinMahLazer12 жыл бұрын
Curious are you doing city riding/commuting or longer rides on the highway?
@timcummings60753 жыл бұрын
Good review, I bought one 2 years ago as a second bike, and I love it, its very underrated.
@crackensvideo3 жыл бұрын
YAS! This is my first bike! I love 'er to bits. She's a wonderful machine, simple, easy to ride, nimble and really classy looking. It's from the Big 4 so it's gonna be reliable. She's a great bike.
@rogueworm58103 жыл бұрын
im looking to get my first motorcycle and im really interested in this back, anything you do not like about it?
@crackensvideo3 жыл бұрын
@@rogueworm5810 The seat isn't the most comfortable thing in the world after about an hour, hour and a half, so longer rides can be a bit of a pain in the ass (literally).
@rogueworm58103 жыл бұрын
Are aftermarket seats ready and available for this bike? I think this might be the right bike
@crackensvideo3 жыл бұрын
@@rogueworm5810 Corbin's are about 500USD
@rogueworm58103 жыл бұрын
Great thats perfect!
@born2moto2 жыл бұрын
I enjoy my Kawasaki vulcan s650. I am very pleased with it!
@wongeebullard13822 жыл бұрын
Very enjoyable review with a load of insight. Just beginning information collecting into riding, so the points on horse power and CC's to determine beginner bikes are extremely helpful. Thanks for a great video.
@1963eM2 жыл бұрын
Only one thing which I complain is fuel gauge. It doesn't show proper capacity.
3 жыл бұрын
Plan to buy it too for cruising, watching this bike for a while and it is beautiful.
@RevZolution3 жыл бұрын
It's a great bike to buy, proper laid back cruiser
@Huskel3 жыл бұрын
I just bought mine today , as my first bike , it’s pretty fun to ride
@my2wheels3 жыл бұрын
It’s looks like a great bike to get back on, after taking a 15 year break from riding.
@RevZolution3 жыл бұрын
It definitely is. I've had fast bikes but this one puts a smile on my face every time due to the riding position
@my2wheels3 жыл бұрын
@@RevZolution I have had some problems getting a clear answer about the 2022 model having LED lighting system. We all know the headlight is not the best, for evening riding. This would have the bike have some better updates. Maybe this is to much to as? As for the cost, I agree it should be lower. The 2 years, the cost has be going up by $100 a year. With nothing to show for it?
@gearjammer36885 ай бұрын
My son has one, he loves it and has destroyed the hero blobs on the pegs. De catted Arrow exhaust and it sounds great. It's A2 restricted but seems to pull like a train I was impressed and I ride a 120 bhp Versys 1000.
@RevZolution5 ай бұрын
It's a fantastic bike. I was gutted to see it go when I got rid of it last year. Hopefully he has many miles of fun riding it
@jsrides2065 Жыл бұрын
Gd review I’ve had mine three years now and love it 🏍️💨💨💨
@RevZolution Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It's a cracking bike isn't it
@jsrides2065 Жыл бұрын
@@RevZolution yep I’m back in to bike’s after a 35 years break now 56 so wish I’d did my test when I first started riding would have been a lot cheaper 🤣🤣🤣🏍️💨💨💨
@FitFamTonyBest2 ай бұрын
Great review. Am considering the Vulcan S Performance alongside the Honda Rebel 500 (which my son has just bought, and it sounds amazing!)
@RevZolution2 ай бұрын
Thank you, I done a review with both these bikes in one video as I was trying to decide, check that one out
@michaelb.421127 ай бұрын
It looks like perfection.
@RevZolution7 ай бұрын
It is a brilliant bike. I actually miss owning it
@jesparon3 жыл бұрын
Nice review. You forgot to mention Z650 in the line up.
@denisg42882 жыл бұрын
Hi I am 5’9”. I found my lower back ached when I rode mine. The dealer gave me the gear change levers so I adjusted the foot pegs to their rearmost position. It helped but still not comfortable. I then adjusted the handlebars back towards me and that made a massive difference.
@RevZolution2 жыл бұрын
That's interesting to hear. Most people who own them have lower back top of the arse pain.
@denisg42882 жыл бұрын
@@RevZolution yep, about there! Much better though with the handlebars more backwards in my case. Handlebar position now makes me think I am on a Speedmaster 😃
@UncleRed2 жыл бұрын
The Arrow exhaust sure adds an oomph to the ride. We did a Vulcan S meet up earlier this year at Loomies Cafe. Would be nice to get out there again, lovely area. :)
@RevZolution2 жыл бұрын
You'll have to give me the heads up next time you do a meet at loomies, it's only up the road from me. Some great rides to be had around there
@fourforaboy5752 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to make everyone aware that Srkcycles did 0-60 tests on the Vulcan S and the XSR700... The Vulcan S was faster, yet everyone says how the Vulcan S doesn't have a lot of power. Nobody seems to notice the lack of power the XSR700 has though probably because they're biased. This bike is faster than a popular naked that loads of people rave about. I love the Vulcan S more and more every day.
@RevZolution2 жыл бұрын
I will do a 0 to 60 run for you, timed
@fastestonearth1 Жыл бұрын
Yep possibly my next bike have meteor 350 getting some experience past test in July this year ..67 and loving riding 😎🥂
@RevZolution Жыл бұрын
I'm selling this one. Can't afford two bikes anymore with the Mrs not working due to her cancer. It's an epic bike. You'll love it. I'm gutted I can't keep it but it's put a smile on my face
@fastestonearth1 Жыл бұрын
@@RevZolution that’s a shame I would 100% been interested mines new 🥴
@RevZolution Жыл бұрын
@@fastestonearth1 hopefully mine will sell quickly. Its a year and half old with 900 miles on. 🤞
@brendandandlisa55673 жыл бұрын
Hey R-Zee...another great review of the KVS...keep them coming (from Down Under!)
@RevZolution3 жыл бұрын
Thank you😊
@aujax1 Жыл бұрын
the ninja 650r is the engine you were referring to- it uses the same 650cc twin engine that the Vulcan s, versys and er6n bikes. the ninja zx6r is the sport bike model in that displacement range.
@Twig69er13 жыл бұрын
Just got one and I love it!
@RevZolution2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant aren't they
@Twig69er12 жыл бұрын
@@RevZolution yeah! I’m riding it in and it just keeps getting better. Best decision I ever made when it comes to bikes.
@cjohannaprieto3 жыл бұрын
I’m happy I found your video, I bought this motorcycle two days ago and coming from riding a HD Sportster1200 I was really “concerned” about the downsizing, but you made me see it in a different way! 😊 Thank you 🙏🏻 PD: What cameras are you using on the helmet and the motorcycle?? I would love to buy one of them for myself!
@RevZolution3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you're enjoying it. I use a GoPro Hero 4 on my helmet and an insta 360 one x on the bike
@cjohannaprieto3 жыл бұрын
@@RevZolution thanks for the reply & happy riding!! 🤩🏍
@americancolt45852 жыл бұрын
How are you liking the Vulcan 9 months out?
@cjohannaprieto2 жыл бұрын
@@americancolt4585 I love it, obviously is very different than the HD but there’s a lot more I can do with this one !! 💯
@flesz_ Жыл бұрын
It would be nice if you upgraded to a better camera with image stabilization
@RevZolution Жыл бұрын
Funny you should say that. 4 stops away is my GoPro hero 6 from amazon. New videos will be of a higher quality now 👌
@1963eM2 жыл бұрын
Only one thing which I complain is : the fuel gauge, it does not show proper capacity. When you see a half it means that you have 2/3. It's annoying.
@KevinRodgersGB3 жыл бұрын
Good comparisons are Honda Rebel, Harley 750 street, Moto Guzzi V7 (?) and Royal Enfield Meteor (smaller engine and power). Compared to similar bikes it's there or there abouts with pricing...always could be less. Nice review.
@RevZolution3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. Check out my review with the Honda Rebel vs vulcan
@KevinRodgersGB3 жыл бұрын
@@RevZolution Cheers. Already watched that one :)
@PapaSmurfx933 жыл бұрын
My only complaint is the throttle, as soon as you let off it’s immediately starts engine braking hard.
@mzstibbz13 жыл бұрын
I got a booster plug. Its to be installed tmrw hopefully it makes the difference!
@neillongman54442 жыл бұрын
The booster plug should help
@snatr2 жыл бұрын
The fact that the Kawasaki dealer told you not to worry about the first maintenance visit for like double the mileage should tell you something. Lovely country there 👍 Terrifying roads though 😋
@genegoodwin89257 ай бұрын
I also thought the Vulcen S was over priced especially when compared to a Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. The Super Meteor 650 can come with a windsceen, a passenger deat, passeenger backrest and paseenger foot pegs for about $7500. Where as the Vukcan S you have to buy all theat after you uy the bike for more money. But, would you trust a Royal Enfield as much as you would a Kawasaki? I've owned many bikes since 1967, some were Kwasaki's and every one of them were very dependable and very comfortable. That means a lot to me.
@bryanoliver55502 жыл бұрын
Would the Motorcycle Insurance be lower priced on this Vulcan S 650 than the 650 Z , or Ninja 650 ?
@RevZolution2 жыл бұрын
It's impossible to say as insurance is very different for all people. You'll have to do a quote for them all specifically for you👍
@bryanoliver55502 жыл бұрын
@@RevZolution Thanks , will find-out .
@rjo2020 Жыл бұрын
Too much fluff and not enough detail about performance of the bike. Superficial review.
@mohammadF6403 жыл бұрын
Nice review thank you. Do you recommend this bike for beginner riders ??
@RevZolution3 жыл бұрын
Yes all day long. Its not a fast, powerful bike. Its got plenty of usable road power, you can take it easy or open it up and even if you open it up its only got 60bhp which won't cause you any issues.
@daitrigger1792 жыл бұрын
Just bought this bike can’t wait to take it out, being 6ft can I adjust the foot controls myself or dose the dealer need too?
@RevZolution2 жыл бұрын
You're definitely going to enjoy it. You can adjust it yourself however, when you sit on it for the first time you'll know if it's too close. Get them to do it as they're obliged to adjust it as part of the sale of the bike
@Cautiousbear2 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to get my Vulcan, just wondering what phone mount do you use?
@RevZolution2 жыл бұрын
I use the UltimateAddons mount. It's perfect, keeps the phone safe and dry. Check out my other video on the installation of the phone mount/charger
@MAYOWA.0072 жыл бұрын
i think i may be to big for it. going for the Night Rod instead
@ggiehidz53033 жыл бұрын
Beautiful view... Great review...
@RevZolution3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@fourforaboy5753 жыл бұрын
Hello!! Looking at this bike a lot but not seen many people overtake on it. I need a bike that will easily overtake traffic at motorway motorway speeds as I'll be doing a lot of long distance travelling. Does this bike have the power to get up to speed quickly even if its already doing 50-60mph?
@julianfairhurst11953 жыл бұрын
Yes as long as in the right gear no problem. Just don’t try it in 6th !
@RevZolution3 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt. It's got plenty of power to over take.
@eitanzvik3 жыл бұрын
Definitely, really easy to get it to 140 km
@Jinjajamie2 жыл бұрын
The key is to ride it at a higher rpm than most other Cruisers to get the power. It flies in 4th when going past traffic
@tayebntamam16253 жыл бұрын
Have you got your new exhaust yet? will you do a video?
@RevZolution3 жыл бұрын
I have now got the correct exhaust fitted. I will be uploading a video on it very soon.
@tayebntamam16252 жыл бұрын
@@RevZolution Still waiting on that video.
@genegoodwin892511 ай бұрын
Is the Vulcan S over priced? YES, but so are a lot of other bikes from Kawasaki these days like the Z650RS. A basic universal Japanese motorcycle and it costs $9000. in the U.S. Can you buy a less expensive motorcycle? SURE. The Royal Enfield 650 in one. But at all the Royal Enfield dealers I've been they always chanrge a destination fee, and a set up fee which brings the price up to what a Kawasaki cost. At some Kawasaki dealers in my area (Ohio) they will not charge the destination fee or a set up fee making the out the door price about the same as a Royal Enfield 650. But the Kawasaki offers Japanese quailty, and I belive is a much better machine. And it looks much better than a Honda Rebel. The Kawasaki might cost a little more than some others, but I've NEVER had a bad Kawasaki. I have had trouble with other makes, like Yamaha and I will NEVER own another Yamaha. If you stay with Kawsaki you can't go wrong.
@RevZolution11 ай бұрын
Definitely agree with you there. Although I cant say much for yamaha, never owned one however, I will be reviewing a lot of yamahas soon. So keep an eye on my channel
@genegoodwin892511 ай бұрын
@@RevZolution I've owned four Yamahas and had trouble with all four of them. Never again. I've owned many motorcycyles, Hondas, Suzukis, Kawasakis, Yamahas, and Harley Davidsons. But I always had trouble with the Yamahas. People complain about Harleys , but for me the Yamahas have been the worst.
@my2wheels3 жыл бұрын
Would a full size windshield, help?
@Theoneguythatdoes3 жыл бұрын
I have the full size, it’s great for the highway and poor weather. Can ride for hours if you get a seat pad.
@RevZolution2 жыл бұрын
I think a tall screen would help however, It's a naked cruiser and therefore I'll take the compromise of the wind. I jump on the CBF1000GT for protection
@MrTvandtv3 жыл бұрын
Hi man what you got on the handlebar on right hand side near the mirror
@amosieseipetru99023 жыл бұрын
🎥VIDEO camera
@RevZolution3 жыл бұрын
It's the insta 360 one x
@deejustd32853 жыл бұрын
That’s how he gets the view from the front of him riding. That camera is designed to edit that selfie stick out of the video.
@paulneedham98857 ай бұрын
It seems you can't get 61 Bhp out of your mind. sports bike should be over 100bhp?. Go tell that to Barry Sheene if he was still about. There is a race class from 125cc upwards. What is this fixation with Bhp. Its speed that counts and Bhp does not always equal fast. This bike will pass 120 mph and cruise at 100 with ease. What use is 150 mph unless you are on the track? And as for overpriced. What else can you get for that money? Other than that, nice vid.
@akltom3 жыл бұрын
i think it's from tailand
@BikerStuff3 жыл бұрын
It should say on the headstock by the frame number. I think you're right about Thailand
@zacpdx3 жыл бұрын
I want to go to tailand!!!
@apexxxx10 Жыл бұрын
These bikes premium motorcycles are built in THAILAND: BMW Motorrad, Ducati, Harley-Davidson and Triumph kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLdid7R2tKe4iqc.html
@apexxxx10 Жыл бұрын
Made in THAILAND kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLdid7R2tKe4iqc.html
@uorco2 жыл бұрын
what fairing do you use?
@RevZolution2 жыл бұрын
It's all standard kit from Kawasaki, it's the performance package vulcan
@dickheadbrian2 жыл бұрын
It's a Ninja 650. Sportbike.
@TranslateToEnglish2 жыл бұрын
How many times did you use the word ‘really’.
@RevZolution2 жыл бұрын
That Really depends on how long you Really watched the video for Really 👌
@apexxxx108 ай бұрын
*And Nice, nice, nice…*
@deejustd32853 жыл бұрын
How is the seat height for someone who is 5ft 4?
@RevZolution3 жыл бұрын
I can imagine it would be perfect
@philipsmith518 Жыл бұрын
I'm 5'4. It's perfect
@prawnstar92132 жыл бұрын
Brakes SUCK IMO. Coming from a bike that had brembo single 355 caliper on front and one smaller on back this doesn’t have any bite. It’s the worst part of the bike.. otherwise everything else is great.. especially with Corbin seat
@prozor.online76483 жыл бұрын
Is it a good choice for 6'2" tall rider? What do you think?
@RevZolution3 жыл бұрын
I think you might struggle. But best try a vulcan set up in the furthest reach. If it fits you'll love it
@neillongman54442 жыл бұрын
The bike has ergo fit built in you can move the pegs 1 inch forward, you can also get an extended seat for taller riders
@ChillFam-eg3rj Жыл бұрын
I'm 6'2 200 and it fits me like glove! I got extended everything...Bars,Pegs. & seat. Plus you can adjust the handle bars forward if need be. I love my '22!
@daveg12503 ай бұрын
this bike seems to use a lot of components from the versys 650 that I have
@RevZolution3 ай бұрын
Thr Versys, Vulcan and Ninja 650 are basically all the same bike just with a different skin.
@daveg12503 ай бұрын
@@RevZolution I thought that was the case, I wanted to buy a Vulcan 650 3 years ago when I bought the Versys, but there was a shortage of new bikes at that time and I went with the versys. I am looking at the vulcan again, but will try and get a demo on the Super Meteor as it looks a great bike
@deepm74873 ай бұрын
Cool ✨✨
@mikemccormick8115 Жыл бұрын
I like the Vulcan S but I think the Honda Rebel 1100 makes this bike less relevant. Its considerably more powerful with slightly less weight, and smoother. The higher cost is well worth it.
@RevZolution Жыл бұрын
I've ridden the 1100 Rebel and as much as it's a good bike, it's nothing like the vulcan. Theyre in two different price ranges. The riding position is totally different. There's no forward controls it's like a cruiser bike that didn't have the balls to go full cruiser. I really like honda but they need to be brave and make bikes that are brilliant. Check out my reviews of the 1100 Rebel, 500 Rebel and the comparison between the 500 and 650
@colinclement27522 жыл бұрын
This is the only color this bike should come in. Kawasaki has some goofy ass paint schemes
@RevZolution2 жыл бұрын
Definitely agree with you. Other colours look cheap. I wouldn't have minded a gloss black but they came with other colours in the black... looked cheap again
@Ojeramup12 Жыл бұрын
I can't find one in Texas, USA.
@RevZolution Жыл бұрын
That's a shame. They're amazing bikes
@blablablaclaclacla9895 Жыл бұрын
First time I hear someone says this one is overpriced 😂
@karloanttila3 жыл бұрын
Heading is click bait; this is not the Performance edition w/o the performance exhaust. Sorry!
@RevZolution3 жыл бұрын
Have you watched the video mate? I explain all👍
@karloanttila3 жыл бұрын
@@RevZolution I did. Why not wait till it IS the Performance edition? BTW, I bought a new 2020 KVS Cafe for $6,900 (£5000), price-out-the-door here in Dallas. Full insurance runs only $27/month. Cheers!
@julianfairhurst11953 жыл бұрын
Pretty much a standard Vulcan S without the arrow pipe. But then it’s only a little beginners 650 .....not a sports bike 🙄
@roygardner53373 жыл бұрын
I bought one from Bournemouth Kawasaki a couple of weeks ago, I love it, I feel like I’m in a starwars pod racer lol
@derekmortensen16653 жыл бұрын
@@karloanttila where is Dallas did you purchase your bike?
@notreallydaedalus Жыл бұрын
Nothing under 100hp is a sportbike? Damn, you just threw away SO much credibility.
@RevZolution Жыл бұрын
How can anything that is A2 compliant be a sports bike 🤣they're......wanna be sport bikes...which I guess still makes them sports bikes of some kind 🤔 I need to script this KZfaq stuff 😉
@notreallydaedalus Жыл бұрын
I thought you were American for a second there... Aren't you from the land of MGs and Triumphs? That's like saying a GTO is a real sports car! It's all about the handling, my friend. Power is secondary.
@Satch_4_Hogs2 жыл бұрын
Choina
@eddzuki0 Жыл бұрын
reading straight off the sale brochure lol
@RevZolution Жыл бұрын
Is that not what everyone does who reviews stats and specs 🤔 you can't make it up can you🤣but thanks for watching🙂