I am the proud owner of a stock standard 2009 Vulcan Nomad with 82K on the clock and no problems. Have owned 3 Vulcans since 2001 and can honestly say these bikes are the most reliable and comfortable bikes I've ever owned. Intend to give the bike to my son when I pass away. I reckon Vulcans will become a classic collectors item in years to come.

$18K cheaper than a HD and essentially bulletproof. Great choice. I'm sure she'll give you many years of service and fun.

The "only" bike I considered when I purchased a "bagger". These things will run forever if they're taken care of and I prefer the look of them, especially the engine bay, over Indian and Harley. A true work of art and a blast to ride!

If this had the VN2000 engine I would buy it immediately.

Thanks for the video dude. Thanks for your time. Appreciate it. Love you guys up in Canada. We down here in the bottom. States we’re with you dude.

I have to say, I was very tempted. Its a lot of bike for the dollar. Its a big bike. Top heavy, no reverse mode, simple electronics, due for a major updates by now, comfortable to ride. I took one for a test and this bike was too top heavy even for a 6'4" rider. Also, mid Summer ride and you really feel the heat cooking you. Stop and go traffic will not be that fun. However, if you are on a budget, this is the one to get.

The one thing I wished Kawasaki would do is introduce is a radio with Bluetooth capability, or adapter to allow GPS directions to be heard through the speakers. But besides that, it's a nice budget touring bike.

I love mine, with a few upgrades looks better than HD and Harley’s barely keep up and still spent less than a new hd

Last year I bought one it was a 2009 voyager had 31,000 miles and I love it

Nice review, My wife owns a Vulcan 900 and a few of my friends have Vaquero's and Voyager's. They all love them. They are a good, dependable ride as well as comfortable. A good Ivan tune really wakes them up and smooths them out. Value per dollar, they are one of the best. If I ever sell my Victory Tour, this motorcycle will be a serious contender.

I’ve got a 2020 with almost 60k on her now. Ivan tune is required on these bikes… they ride beautifully allowing very comfortable 12 hr days touring along with the Kawi reliability. Best ride I’ve ever owned with only requirements being Ivan tune, 2” mirror extensions, highway pegs, and of course Commander 3 tires so you can stay on the road longer lol. Was just through Selkirk, and it’s a beautiful town actually. Roads might be garbage in Manitoba, can’t argue that lol but the people are Awesome.

Another great bike review

After the ECU flash it will have much better pick up and throttle control. Makes a huge difference.

Helpful review and well-structured with good input. I have a 2011 Vulcan Vaquero with Ivan's ecu tune it's extremely comfortable with great handling and with ecu tune it is a blast ride. A pretty darn amazing machine for the price. My 05 H D EGC has cruise on same right-hand grip. Ride On. Thank you

Sounds awesome!

I wish Kawasaki would make this bike stripped down like the old nomad. I’m not a fan of fairings. I started on a Kawasaki and now ride a Harley, but Kawasaki will always have a place in my heart and garage 😅

Looks so much like the older ultra classic HD. I looked at those initially, but none were available new. Ended up with the Harley Davidson

I love this bike! I'd buy it if I had the money!

Might upgrade to a 23 at some point... love that paint scheme.

Very good video i like the way you did the video

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Perfection...

So, like, other people's opinion of my bikes is none of my business. I'm thinking $18,000.00 is like, a good start to a road trip or two... Thanks for the video

You should do a review again after the owner does the ECU flash. That would be really beneficial for those interested.

I hear what you say about cruise control, but I use my left hand to turn it on and then I use my right thumb just said it I’ve never had cruise control before but I like it

Best Value out there..

After I put Van and HInes on my Nomad 1600 the fuel economy went Waaaaay down. If that doesn't matter to you fine but I enjoy a nice ride and knowing I'm paying less than my SUV for a ride. Nice Video.

I have a 2009 and I find the horn button is in the wrong place. It should be where the high beam switch is and vice versa. The cruise controls are a little awkward but I have gotten used to the placement. Power is adequate but I cannot tell if it has been Ivanized or not. I suspect it may have been as it does not show any of the issues others cite ( popping on deceleration etc). Great for long trips but a little thirsty if ridden with any spirit.

Great review! Really like the custom handlebars, they resemble Factory 47's; also like the way the pipes make the bike sound. That's a lot of bike for the price. Wonder how much an Ivan's tune would help the performance.

I love the look of the bike, especially for the price. One question. Is that a crack on the right side of the fairing below the gauges?

Greetings As always another fantastic detailed video 🇺🇸🍾🎉🇺🇸 Let's us know about the vibrations, engine heat,....

You are correct sir, the roads in Manitoba SUCK. Could someone explain this to the MB government and or to the people who build the roads here.

Thanks for the good review and what brand of led light bulbs did you use in your driving lights ?

Nice review. What brand are high rise bars? They look very comfortable. Did they work with the stock cables?

can you tell me the brand of the handlebars, where you bought them and if you were able to use the existing cables (were they long enough?) or did you need new ones? Thank you

Nimble and doesn't feel heavy ?.... lol... I've been riding one around and it feels like a gigantic beast. nimble doesn't come to mind when I'm use to riding much smaller bikes.

How does this rate against the 2018 Yamaha Star venture with the TC package. I saw a good one in my area the other day but the asking price for that one is almost the price of a new leftover Voyager from 2023. I understand it does not have all the bells and whistles of the Star venture but from a ride quality or storage how does this compare?

Does ECU flash make the bike faster/stronger in either top or bottom end? Ive been hearing about it but dont know what it does. Im considering switching from goldwing (f6b) because of the knee sitting position.

What about the big cracks in the right side of the fairing

$589 for a new OEM drive belt?.. The belts for Harleys are $125.. is there an aftermarket option for replacing the belt system with chain & sprockets?? at least you can replace a chain by pulling the new chain in place by connecting it to the old chain and just pulling the old chain out. chains are not vulnerable to rocks, and they are not as vulnerable to a misaligned rear wheel.. chains and belts are both approximately 98% efficient. The best chefs are only about 85% efficient depending on how many times the power has to make a 90° turn to get from the transmission to the ground… I was just about to go look at a 2010 Kawasaki 1700 Voyager. I was doing some online research watching KZfaq videos when I came across a video showing the cost of the belt. They don’t mention the cost of the sprockets. I suspect that they should be changed when the belt is changed just like you must do with a chain drive. Old sprockets will wear out a new chain pretty quick… I really like the look and the sound of these machines. I found one on craigslist with just 15 K miles near me. But now I think I’m gonna look a little closer at the possibility of upgrading to a chain., Instead of replacing the belt, because, even though it only has 15 K miles on it, it’s going to be 14 years old. And Ozone attacks rubber.

Did you change your headlight bulb yet to led ?

What handlebars are they

Suspect place for a cup holder I mean unless you like preheated drink 😂 Also 81hp. And 107ft lbs. not 70hp. Don’t know where you got that from. 11hp in a bike is a big deal Cruise control on the throttle side is how it should be. Having it on the opposite side is counter intuitive Every bike I been on so far it’s always on the right side

Looks like a HUGE crack in the inner fairing, to the right of the radio. Really? On a 2023?

Not enough power for 1700cc.

Lord have mercy, 2024 apparently is going to be that crappy teal and white again. What ever happened to bold colors, and multiple choice ?

This American V twin guys just doesn't know how to ride Japanese Vulcan bikes. Vulcans are liquid cooled not like air cooled Harleys. Vulcans have shorter strokes, engines works on much more higher RPMs, you have to rev it over 4000, 5000 RPMs, so you can actually feel power of the he bike. He is riding it like a granny, changing gears around 3500 RPMs, so sad and then he will say its underpowered. Educate your self first about product 😉

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