I'm a Voyager fan, and I wouldn't allow 'connectivity' to spoil my riding, enjoying the freedom, the wind, the sub, the road for the sake of staying connected. For me it's all about disconnecting, and just riding which is the whole point, imo. I don't listen to radio/music when riding either. By sticking with a design formula for years sends a big message. Kawasaki are clearly ok with their design, the loyal customers are always happy, and it all basically works. The Japanese, especially industrialists, will readily admit to being better developers than innovators. The big Voyager looks as good as the day I first saw one, imo. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work. 👍✌

I have the same year. I changed the stereo to a Sony 400 watt with BT. Used Engineered Adapters wire harness, handlebar control adaptor and 6.5 in speaker adaptors... with the price and great addition. I also changed the bars and pipes to Sharkroads. Upgraded headlight and fog light bulbs. It is a great bike and even with upgrades a much better value than many other touring bikes.

Thanks for the video. Changing the design every year would increase the price. That's why these bikes are so affordable. Same old style but with new technology where it matters. By the way, it has that classic vibe most bikers love. The pearl white/teal is beautiful. Two Kawasaki dealers in our region sold all the 2023 Vulcans they had. They are now accepting down-payment for the 2024 model!!! No idea what they will look like though (colour wise).

I used pipe insulation and stuffed it under the chrome plate where you have the paper towel. Lifted and stuffed enough where you cannot see it and stops the rattle. Ivan tune is a must. Great video.

I just put a wireless charging phone holder on the handle bars, and can have all the tech you need right there and ignore the old junk they put in the bike.... making the bike look exactly the same the last several years is a big positive to me, it looks so great

My last bike was a 2003 Suzuki Volusia 2001-2005, and then it became a C50, which just came out with a 2023 model this year. The only changes, as far as I can tell, are fuel injection and reshaping of the blinkers. So, as far as changing things for the sake of change. My thoughts are that if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Mine was 19 years old and cranked every time I touched the starter. I finally traded up to an Indian Pursuit Limited. The sound system will blow your ears out at half volume, and I've never had so much tech, even in my car. Now I just go out and enjoy the ride like I've always done just in more comfort. Enjoy it.

Good review. I’m glad they haven’t changed the looks.

I think this bike is amazing . I love the way it handles and I find the radio loud enough when I'm on the highway. Download the graph on pounds to air of back shocks to make it handle better. I now have 5,000 kms on mine. I think the bike is just great. Take Care and Ride Safe.

Greetings, As always another fantastic detailed video 🇺🇸🎉🍾🇺🇸 Keep producing more videos.

For Nav and Bluetooth: I mounted a Garmin Zumo XT (there’s a spot in the stereo harness to power GPS), changed the power outlets to one with usb and usb-c ports, just throw my phone in the right side glovebox. Phone to GPS, GPS to Sena in my helmet. Phone, gps voice, and music streaming. Ivan’s tune works great and he turns it in a couple days.

Didn’t Honda keep the previous goldwing unchanged for like 16 some years? Can’t blame Kawasaki here, especially for a classic V twin styled machine. However they could’ve upgraded to modern LED projection lights and heated grips.

The paper towel 😂 Love the video!

A great looking bike. Solid audio and picture clarity. You get a lot of bike for the money.

Love these machines. I run a 1991 Kawasaki Voyager, and it has so much character...

Just bought a 2011 Nomad, LUCKILY they didn't change the design I'd say.....

This bike and the vaquero are on my short list for a bagger to add to my FZ1. I really want an Indian challenger but to pay as much for a motorcycle as I did for my low mile half ton pickup or my new 30ft RV is something I can't get over. These look pretty good for a metric cruiser and in it's defense HD's have looked the same for 40 yrs. Thanks for the review, time to start saving.

I have the exact same bike. The rattle was disappointing but Kawasaki offers a complimentary fix. I called corporate and they sent the rattle fix kit directly to me. I did a preliminary install myself and had the rest done by the Kawasaki dealership. It’s no doubt easy to install by yourself but I had a challenge removing the chrome piece; as it is made of plastic, I didn’t want to risk breaking it! Regarding Bluetooth, for $15-$20, a Bluetooth transmitter from Best Buy or Amazon that plugs into the bike’s cigarette lighter will provide a rich Bluetooth experience through the radio along with providing three USB outlets! The radio itself provides abysmal sound, but amazingly, by steaming music 🎶 over Bluetooth through Deezer or Sirius XM, the sound through the stock speakers is amazing and loud at that. Just remember to opt for high fidelity in your streaming service settings. Enjoy…

I took a piece of tubing and cut one side lengthwise and slipped it on the end of the trim to stop the rattling. Works great and hasn’t fallen off. It stays put.

@ElitePatrol325 - Welcome to the family!! Owner of a 2020 Vaquero. My two biggest grips: (1) wish for a larger gas tank and (2) Bluetooth for GPS directions out of speakers.

Love that paint scheme!

I use ear plugs and they kill wind noise turn the radio volume to 12-15 amazing how that helps. Love my Voyager too.

Love my 22 voyager. Sending my ECU to Ivan this week. I don't have the problem with the gas tank plastic rattling, but the door on the compartment to the right rattles a ton.

its a cruiser type bike thats the look i hope it never changes if you want a diffent look kawasaki has lots of diffent looking and types of bikes.

Voyager fan. I love that the style has not changed. I don't use all the tech stuff, so I'm okay with that part. Hope it stays like this or it will cost what the others do. The chrome piece can be an issue. Mostly for me I don't want anything in my front that reflects sunlight, but I'm a safety nut, ha.

Does it have a primary chain? And if so, what sort of process is required to adjust it? The bike looks beautiful.

Think about how amazing this bike was when it came out. Better than any Harley at the time but they just refuse the upgrade it and now it's outdated in comparison. I own one because yes, it's still that good. Come on Kawasaki do something!!!

Ya, I have no complaints yet on bike. I just keep on riding it. Take Care and Be Safe

My complaint about the Voyager is the lack of accessories. You would think after 14 years of manufacturing that there would be a ton of accessories to personalize your bike...but, no! I understand Kawasaki wants to keep the price down, but that should be all the more reason to offer customers more accessories so they can upgrade their bikes the way they want. There is no reason why Kawasaki can't offer radio upgrades like bluetooth or real saddlebag liners instead of removable bags. This is the main reason I won't be upgrading to a new Voyager unless they make some serious changes. I'm going to bite the bullet a buy a Honda Goldwing, or even a Harley-Davidson. At the end of the day, theses bikes may cost a little more, but the amount of options you have to personalize and customize your bike is well worth it!

I have a 2013 and love everything about it. I have added so many things to it and it looks amazing. I do however feel that upgrades like a BT stereo would not add to the price. We love our electronics! The wire mps3 wore or whatever that thing is needs to be replaced. This is a great bile but it does need relevant upgrades every couple of years.

Not changing design is normal for Kawasaki. Their older bike- the one with the I-4 engine-ran from 1986 to 2003 with no visual changes except for the paint.

Great looking Bike and color, at a great price!

I am looking into buying this bike. I don't even need radio and speakers. If the bike has bluetooth it means it is too modern for me in the first place so kudos to Kawasaki for not implementing it. The fact that they haven't changed the design and it remained the same, is the biggest plus for me. :D So basically there are no dislikes for me. Regarding the chrome piece, there are way better alternatives :D

Because this is a large twin with obviously large cylinders/pistons, how is the engine vibration. I'm considering this bike but coming off a Gold Wing I'm concerned about engine vibration. What 's your take on this?...thanks and cheers.

Ive got a little over 10,000 miles on my 23 Voyager. I never had any complaints about it...until 3 wks ago i added a 24 Heritage 114 to my garage. My first Harley as ive been loyal to the big 4 till now. As far as cruisers go its plainly obvious too me that my Voyager is not comparable in any way to my Harley. Does that change how i feel about my Voyager? Yes, but i just have to keep in mind it is a BUDGET bike. That is where it really kills it.

The controls will work with the adapter. I have a vaquero 2022

Just as a bit a reassurance from a random internet guy. This bike is soooooo SEXY!

Remove the chrome and place adhesive rubber strips.

Big question. Can you buy an actual service manual for it? For my Triumph, you have to subscribe monthly to access it. Makes me not want to buy another Triumph.

Hey beautiful bike man. You’re going to have it a long time man these Japanese bikes go forever with minimal maintenance

Very nice bike 👍

Yeah, I contacted Kawasaki about their lack of stereo upgrade. Especially in this day and age. Seriously, even if they don't do a 7 inch touch-screen, Bluetooth is a must in this day and age. Styling... I'd prefer a batwing to the current fairing, or at least that option. I grew up with Kawasaki dirt bikes. Kawasaki will always be my first, best love!

If it's not broke you don't fix it. The style hasn't changed because it's a killer look. You talk about a budget touring bike, that may be because they haven't changed the style in years. When a company retools to change a style, the customer pays the price. I have an fjr 1300 and that style as well hasn't changed in a long time and I'm ok with that.

The difference is the price, every year more expensive for the same bike

If you use the 3.5mm adaptor cable to your phone then you have no handlebar controls other than audio. However, if you get the ipod adaptor (30 pin? really? thats a decade out dated!) and get a ipod bluetooth adaptor dongle then you have the ability to skip tracks as well as volume and whatnot. Its a total kludge and Kawasaki REALLY needed to update the radio but given how poor sales are on the vulcans, Im not surprised that they arent spending any money on changing tooling to update it. My local dealer hasnt had a vaquero/voyager in his showroom for several years because they dont sell.

The Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager looks like a great bike to own. It could add some more accessories to it. However it looks like a well oiled machine.

You can get a blue tooth adaptor that plugs into the cigarette lighter plug.

Kawasaki has a history of running the same model design for decades with little improvements (KLR, Concours, Vaquero, Voyager)

Don't need to change the style, it's perfect, yes they could put a better stereo.

For a bluetooth music to your helmet just get a Cardo unit with the JBL speaker upgrade. I have bluetooth on my bike and never use it. I just use my I Phone and stream to my Helmet. My wife don't want to listen to my music, nor do I want to listen to her music. I am glad Kawasaki has stayed true to the bikes look. Theres a reason this bike is 50% of the price of a road glide or Indian Chieftain.

I considered this bike, but ended up buying a used 23 Indian Chieftain for just a little more.

They design and style of touring bikes stay the same for a reason. The bikes are excellent at what they do which is get you places in comfort. Refine...don't replace! Once you find the shapes and designs that work and you abandon them for something new you risk losing your base customers. They upgrade electronics and do dads but the look and shape works. I think of the great bikes that are gone because some designer thought changes were necessary. Look at what crazy designs did for Victory. Look at why the classic lines of Harley and Indian have changed so little. Kawasaki designs the touring bike to be similar to the Harley visually. Though it lacks the acceleration it seems to surpass them in suspension and the water cooled engine is great. The fairing is nicer than that of the Harley. The Kawasaki doesn't look like a Prius with handlbars like the Goldwing does. I had 3 Kawasakis and the thing that hurt them in my experience was the frequent changes meant parts were never available. On 2 three year old bikes I couldn't get some common parts. At 7 years old even common parts for my little KZ 450cc commuter weren't available. I tried 3 dealers. The dealers said they weren't available any more. There aren't aftermarket repair parts for Kawasakis like for cars and Harley. The Kawasaki dealers local to me wouldn't touch a ten year old bike for repairs. Two of those dealers folded.

Also they don’t sell the rear speakers anymore you should contact American Voyagers Association.

Cardo Packtalk, done.

If you add the kawi rear speakers it will make a huge difference. I have the stock front speaker with kawi rear speakers, I can hear perfectly at 70 mph, with a 3/4 helm on with visor down at 11 volume setting. without rear speakers it's not very good. I have my avc set at 3 or 4. Makes volume go up and down depending on speed.

I have a 1400 Concours. They change very little. I suspect that is why is they are so inexpensive.

You have to get a Harley cvo or Indian Elite, more expensive bike to get real good radio amp and speakers

I had exact same one ,same color witch is I bought last year and your right about speakers sounds quality when you drive over 60 miles and also the Crome ticking while you driving ,also I have a problem with over heating during the traffic.

The radio set up is a big reason the price is what it is. My Gold Wing has 11000 buttons and switches and I don't use any of them. I use a Cardio and my cell phone for everything else from music to phone/intercom to navigation. If I was to get another touring bike a Voyager or Star would be the one. No way I can justify the stupid money for a HD just for the name plate.

Well the fan system to disperse the heat off the rider's legs was not available on the 2010 or 2011 model (that is a difference), only the 2012 and up. And honestly, I only bought this bike actually because it has NOT changed. That was the appeal for me. And you are wrong, it is EXTREMELY costly for a motorcycle manufacturer to change a design, and if they do, the price of the bike will skyrocket (not sure where you got that info from). I know you say you like how the bike runs "as is," but I am telling you - if you get the ECU flashed by IVAN or Moore's Mafia (I went with Moore's) you will never go back. It completely turns this into a different machine. I would sell the bike if I had to go back to the stock ECU settings, it's that much an improvement. Just saying.

surprising that Kawasaki would put a product out where you would have that rattle. Didn't they offer to fix it?

There still selling , I believe thats why the have not changed them…

your negatives aren't important as the positives--- affordability, smooth reliable drive train but style and radio?

I'm a little confused. You say early on that you bought it because of the way it looks. Then you carp about the bike design not changing and no one knows if you're riding a '10 or a '22. Stencil the year model on the saddle bag if you're worried that people think your riding an older bike.

I love the bike, but Kawasaki needs to bring their radio technology into the 21st century. it's sad the people have to replace the stock radio just to have modern conveniences that everyone else already has, electronics are cheap.

Envy you dude

I have a 2014, only difference is the color. Great bike for the money. Radio isn’t that good. I have 47k on it now and no plans to get any thing else for now. Don’t really like the K-act brake system but have gotten used to it. The Ivan flash is a must for this bike for sure. This bike will cruise with the best and handles better than you would expect for 900 lbs. a driver backrest and cruise pegs make it great for the long haul. I have many long trips, several over 2000 miles with another planned for September. That is a great color. By the way, there is a great forum for these bikes if you have questions.

Harley and Indian are consistently changing front lights, fairing, but they are over all pretty consistent except paint jobs and bag types Now cooled seats and heated seats you need a cvo or elite

I hear that the heat coming off of the engine is an issue. How are you able to cope with engine heat? Disappointme

Porsche has the same look on the 911 Turbo for the longest time outside of technology like the Motor and electronics to better why change the looks to maybe something worse. I think the looks is beautiful. but those cheap Speakers and a blue tooth needs to happen from factory.

Why change something that looks great?

There is NO reason to change something that works. When you buy a bike, you buy it to ride for many years. It is NORMAL to NOT have planned obsolescence. Not having to buy a new bike IS what people like. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.

They haven't changed the price by much either..,.

It’s not that the voyager is cheap, Harleys are ridiculously overpriced because they don’t care about their customers

I dont think they made a 1500 voyager

I can tell you’re not a true Kawasaki fan . To many nags and complaints . When us true Japanese bike lovers . Know that the real treasure in the Kawasaki family bikes is the RELIANCE!!!!! I can’t say that enough !!!! Next time do your research and watch other reviewers before you purchase! The complaints you have is about the basic features of bike that Kawasaki hasn’t changed FOR YEARS 😅 dude . At this point , the real Kawasaki fan boys and girls already know these things and we have the patience to wait until they upgrade hopefully they will with 2024 model . 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴 rant over ✌🏽

I'd just like to say you sound like a real winer unsure why u would post a video with no real context to

Ivanize it...🙂

The Voyager is actually overpriced for lack of features. If you compare same year to other brands, you get way more for only a little more.

The fact it has no bluetooth - BIG DISLIKE!

I’d be going back to the dealership for that rattle. That’s ridiculous for a brand new bike.

2009 and up all look the same my guy XD