Clarification The Road Glide is what is called "twin cooled" air and water, sorry I wasn't more clear. And the primary is chain drive, with the final drive being belt. Sorry for any confusion. Thanks!

Call me crazy but I think that instrument cluster on the Kawasaki is the best-looking coolest of any bike anywhere.

Kawasaki is the better value of course, but I also love the reliability and practically maintenance free upkeep. So much cheaper when you don't have to service your bike all the time.

Harley will always have buyers that want to fit in with their “friends”. And willing to pay the extra money just to say that they ride one. Even though they have the third worst rating for reliability. Yep 26% have a major breakdown in the first year! BTW, they are not made in the USA anymore. India and Mexico is where they are made. They are “assembled” (the wheels, bags and handlebars are put on) here. Don’t drink the koolaide people, make your own decisions based on value and common sense.

I have a 2021 Kawasaki Voyager. The suspension is superb. The seat is wonderful. It comes stock with chrome accents everywhere. This is a great value touring bike.

The Kawasaki is a fantastic bike to get into touring. You get all the important touring aspects on both bikes. Powerful engine. 6 speed transmission. Bigger gas tanks. Hardbags and tour paks and cruise control. No different than a "starter home or rv". It gets people into the lifestyle without the premium price. And in my.opinion that makes the voyager an even better value. And regardless of what you ride the road and wind are all the same. The bike doesn't make the rider.

After looking at a number of bikes to purchase, new, as I go into retirement I chose the Vulcan Voyager 1700 ABS. The cost was a big factor, but, the reliability and cost of maintenance was also figured in. On my old HD a major maintenance was about $1200.00. On my Kawasaki its $350.00. I am not a young man so reliability was VERY important. Once again the Vulcan came out on top. Just 2 days ago I "Ivanized" my bike. What a difference!!! So, if you want to spend a lot less money for a whole lot of bike, get the Vulcan.

I'm a Harley guy but would be happy with either bike. Thanks for sharing and ride safe.

I ride with Harley's and Victories all the time, I'm right there with them. Its a cruiser, not a dam sports bike. And I bet the Kawasaki will out last that Harley.

Voyager would be My choice not only for the money saved but a MUCH BETTER ride

The Vulcan voyager/vaquero is such an underrated bike. With a 350 dollar tune from ivan the Vulcan opens up and is awesome. Runs cooler too. You can also get them thousands cheaper than msrp, they are always marked down. Good video

As a goldwing rider I’ve tested the HD with the 114 and found it was a smaller overall machine great power and looks amazing but the voyager/vaquero is talking to me more and more thanks for the video

Fantastic comparison and video review ABUSA! I personally at this point in my life go for the best value for my money. I think the Voyager would be my choice in a bagger either way. Plus for me it's all about the ride, and Kawasaki with their stock suspension would put it over the top for me. Ride and stay safe ABUSA!

I bought my 2018 vulcan voyager in early 2019, it was brand new with 4 miles and because it was left over it was only $14,900 spanking new! And in my humble opinion the candy cardinal red and silver is the sweetest color combo in the voyagers. Comparable Harley was just at $30k. No contest!.

I’m glad that companies are giving Harley serious competition. Harley-Davidson definitely needs to step up their game and give people a better bike for our hard earned money.

I love the fact that you have such positive energy my man! Thank you for the video!

Ivan’s Flash on your Voyager for $350 and you’re set for less than 21k. Great bike and dependable.

Owned 14 Harleys since '98. With the current pricing of Harley's, I just can't afford them on my budget anymore. Bought a '22 Concours 14 to go back and forth to work. This bike is incredible! I can't believe I let all these years go by and have been riding a 20th century bike. The price alone on the Voyager makes it the winner. HD needs to get up to the 21st century if they're going to ask that much for their bikes.

This was a really great comparison bud I’m with you till the end buddy

I owned a 2012 Vaquero last year with Ivan's Ecm flash, cobra neighbor haters, high flow air intake, matte black paint with pinstriping, and other upgrades. While I really like the bike, when I test rode a Harley RGS the torque difference was night and day. Shortly after I traded the Vaquero in for a 19 RGS and I've not looked back. My Harley is much faster and way more fun to ride. But it's all about preference and these are good bikes, so I'll never knock on what someone rides. If I hadn't test ridden the Harley I'd probably still be running around on my Vaquero.

I love my Kawasaki voyager never rode a Harley never will, but they are beautiful

I swore off Harleys years ago after the 2 shovelheads I had. I’m sure they are better bikes than they were then, they would have to be. The Kawasaki’s and Honda’s have been the best motorcycles I’ve owned. The Voyager is my road bike.

I went Voyager and love it.

I’m actually looking at those bikes right now in 2023. The difference in price is literally 100%. I can get the voyager brand new for $16,900 plus taxes. The road glide limited is well over $32,000. Very difficult to justify that Delta, even if it is a Harley.

Both bikes are awesome 👍🏾👍🏾 Happy New Year A.B.

Those Voyagers are nice, and they are fast,a friend of mine had one back in 03 and damn it was quick, good comparison ANON 💯🤜🏼💥

Great vid. I have a Vulcan 900 Classic right now and the Voyager is my dream bike.

Bought a 2010 Vulcan voyager and love it. When I replace it, its going to be another one. Harley and their dealerships have priced theirselves right out of this working man's range.

Great video my man.🤘🏻🤘🏻. Great comparison.

I got a 2016 voyager kawasaki 1700 ..no issues at all 2 cross country trips just regular maintenance fluids, oil, and tires

I love my RGL. Everyday I ride it I enjoy it more and more. I tried the Vulcan and was not the same feel. Good share. There’s a bike out there for everyone.

Just sold my Harley and bought a Voyager So far love it.

There is value in the Vulcan for sure and I looked at the Suzuki Boulevard before I went with an eleven year old Heritage over a new Boulevard. It was what I always wanted and I have no regrets. Too each his own. Great job AB.

Appreciate a very nice review. I will go with a Voyager and as described by you, I can upgrade to a glide when needed.

I’m not a label Ho so I look for the best value for my hard earned cash every time. I’d have to go Voyager and I’m red blooded American. Harley it’s time you stepped up your game for the customer.

Respect to you friend for not favoring one more than the other. You simply detailed and stated all the facts and highlights. Just one crucial detail you left out…”Ground Clearance”. I personally chose the Voyager because of it’s price difference (can’t afford that 10g+ difference). But I found that the Road Glide’s Ground Clearance is much greater than the Voyager’s. But for 10g’s more? You’re right, HD better sweeten the pot for that extra amount, in addition all the expensive maintenance HD requires.

I picked up my 2020 Voyager last June. Got it for even cheaper as your listed price stated. Otd was 16,123.00. 2 main complaints with it are. The throttle is snappy throttle in 1st thru 3rd gears. Plan to send ecm to Ivan and have it reflashed to solve this issue. Right thigh still gets fried even with the cams system. I did by saddle shields to hopefully help with this issue.

Thanks for reaffirming my decision to never throw my leg over a road bike with an air-cooled engine. This is going to be my choice when it’s time to expand the stable to include a touring bike.

The plastics on the HD are much better and the front tire on the HD is also better for around town. Other than that and the things you pointed out the kawi is a better barging, sadly I had to sell mine but it's a really good bike.

I would take the Kawi any day. That ten grand plus could sure help in other areas. In fact I am considering buying a new bike and that is how I ended up seeing this old video. I would hit the sub and bell, but already have a long time ago. Great, and fair, review.

Value alm the way. Plus the transmission on that kawie is so much smoother than on HD

The way I frame it. Is the HD an MT09 better than the Kawi ?

I've got a 2018 Vulcan Voyager (red metalic over gray metalic) that I bought for $12,400 with 1040 miles on it. It's a beautiful bike that rides amazing. It comes with an ACT braking system which activates both front and rear brakes when only applying either the front or rear brake. It's a very nice safety feature for superior advanced braking. I've added bluetooth, superior chrome grips, windshield bag, Vulcan saddlebag and rear compartment zip up, easy removable liners for when I travel (easy way to pack your gear), phone holder, drink holders for both front and back, highway pegs and a sharp looking chrome radiator cover all for less than $500 and was able to pay cash for the bike instead of financing a 30k Harley. Best buy I ever made!

I've looked at both bikes at dealers (no riding) and I noticed some fit, finish and quality differences. The most obvious is the quality of the HD bags and trunk is far better, both in materials and construction. The Yamaha Venture (pre '17) seemed to be between the two in overall quality, fit and finish. The Kaw felt more top heavy than the others when sitting still and leaning them over. I'm 5'6" and the Venture seemed to fit me the best from a seat/bar/foot rest perspective. They're all great bikes, I think you can't go wrong with any of them.

I think I'm going to go with the Vaquero. I do like the Road Glides a lot. I was really digging the Victory line, especially the Victory Vision, but,,,,,,,

I have a Kawasaki Vaquero and a Harley Fatbob 114 love them both.👍

Well I own a Harley and a kawasaki but I went with the 2020 Indian with the 111 thunder stroke and it's really a comfortable bagger and it was only 27300 thanks for your time

Forgot to mention that the Kawasaki will outlast the Harley as far as mileage goes. 100k miles is nothing for a Vulcan. If a Harley by chance makes it to 100k it is because the owner spent a crap load of money keeping it up. I’ve owned a Harley before and it was a turd.

Great video! I am a bang for buck kinda guy. I went with the Kawasaki. I looked at HD's but couldn't bring myself to pay the high price for used or new ones plus their extortionist maintenance costs. The poor man's Harley works great for me. Got Ivan's flash which really awakens that motorcycle, daymaker headlights, heated grips and I have a new windscreen on the way. The only other upgrade is to install a new radio head that is Bluetooth capable and upgrade the speakers to some JBL's or Kickers. That's my only knock on the Kawasaki - the cheap ass radio!

Love my Voyager. Great video.

Great comparison bro thumbs up as always take care catch you later

I like pretty much all the cruisers. But, budget is always an issue lol.

Smart people buy stuff that works. Easy choice for me, plus an extra 10 in my pocket? Oh yeah! I agree premium priced bikes should come with premium components. Name tags just don't cut it for me. Good times!

I agree with you. I have bout Vulcan Voyager 2012 at an affordable price.

Definitely the Kawasaki. The GPS is a wonderful feature but the fact is Factory navigation is usually horrible in any Vehicle motorcycle or car so I would just buy a decent Garmin.

bought a new 2019 voyager for 14,500 in early 2020 from enfield motor sports in enfield CT. Awesome bike. added bluetooth about 30 dollars., rear speakers..300 (factory ripoff) cup holder, phone holder, back rest..chrome bits and pieces....the usual stuff and its still half of what a road glide cost and it comes with ABS, the hot air system, cruise..etc..

Bought a HD in January . It had a sidecar, reverse gear(non-HD) and less than 10K miles on it. It blew the gearbox before I put 500 miles on it plus a lot of other electrical/mechanical issues. I cut my losses with HD & bought a Voyager. Getting that sidecar fitted. With money I save I`ll buy food or take my woman on a Tasmanian holiday for our 50th anniversary.

Both bikes are great bikes. I only wish that Kawasaki would update the radio with factory Bluetooth or a USB-A port in the fairing. It would also be nice if the Vaquero came with at least an 18 inch front wheel. I don't particularly like full dressers so between the road glide standard and the vaquero. I would buy the vaquero.

I have a voyager. And love it. For the value, I would get it again and upgrade to my liking.

What do these bikes have in common? They both have Showa front suspension.

As some one who has owned a Road Glide and currently owns a Voyager. I must admit it is pritty to find a difference between the two ride wise both extremely comfortable and can do 3 hours rides with no stops. The one place the Voyager does fall slightly short for me is the Entertainment system, I think if Kawasaki put a GPS/Radio unit on the bike it would be the clear choice. So to sum up ride wise- same, cost to Kawasaki, add ons to Harley Davidson simply because of the Entertainment unit. So I would say I love both bikes. You need to look at what you want. If you want something that not many other riders have the Kawasaki is the way to go. If you want a more "common" bike go the Harley. If I could I would have both in my garage together.

Both Awsome Bikes, Kawasaki is The Best Value. Being an old Harley Guy, I would probably still buy the Road Glide but you did make me think about it. Thanks for an awsome video ! Ride On, Ride Safe. ☄💥🤙😎 I Have been Eyeballing a Indian Challenger also 😁

I bought the 2017 voyager at the bike show in Toronto my budget was 35k all in I looked at the ultra limited and the bmw1200 and the voyager the Bmw was just over 29k the limited was 34k and the Kawasaki was 24k I couldn’t justify the 10k difference got the Ivan’s tune put on cobra pipes and led lights bike run fantastic all in I’m 25500. I’m very pleased with the bike but I do wish they would get with the times and add Bluetooth to the radio and put in better speakers and an amp would be nice...

Great video brother. They are very similar for sure

Yep, I'm driven by value...😂😭

I’ll probably get flack for this lol but I’d take the Kawasaki even if the Harley was 10k cheaper I think the Kawasaki will last way longer just my honest opinion

I have a friend that had the Voyager and he bought the RG Limited recently. He says from a handling point of view, the HD has the Voyager beat.👍👌

Very good comparison. That is a big price difference. You know where us Harley guys stand lol....with that said though, I wouldn't buy a brand new Road Glide again. I love the bike but can't justify spending almost 30k on a motorcycle.

I really enjoyed this comparison, but I was sure they are belt drive (Canadian ones are) and I don’t think the 114 is air cooled, I think they call it hybrid (air & water). I’m a HD guy so I’m biased I guess but that being said I’m also a “bike lover” and I would very gladly ride the others, and like you said in your vid, I’d trade it in on a Harley! 😂. Excellent video my friend!! 🥓✌🏼

I still have all the motorcycles I got a Springfield I like being able to see the road I was gonna get a scout but my wife said we would never fit on that so she picked out the Springfield

You can match the HD power and torque with an Ivan's flash and air/exhaust upgrade. Yes, the HD can go even higher than stock but that's on top of the 28k you're already spending.

Screw aftermarket parts, just get on the bike and enjoy your ride.

I've not ridden this Harley - I did ride another one once but I can't remember which one. I do own the 2010 Voyager on which I have now clocked up nearly 100K/kms. Prior to buying the Voyager I had owned and Yamaha XV1100 on which I clocked up about 160K/kms. I considered a number of options before settling on the Kwaka. I'd considered the Goldwing but at $36K(AUD) it was too much - a nice bike but just too much. I gave some thought to a Harley but it was close to $48K whereas the Kwaka was $23K rideaway.. Clearly at the price of 2 Kwakas the Harley had to have a lot going for it but the reputation of Harleys as expensive, unreliable and parts being hard to source did it no favours (those were the stories about Harley's in Australia). My model has a problem with heat on the right-hand side from the exhaust (handy in cold winter but not so good in hot Aussie summers). The additional fan you refer to was fitted to deal with this problem. According to your review the Harley is an extra $10K for a bit more grunt and an infotainment system. I could not justify that expense. I do take the view that you should ride what you like, what you can afford and what suits your needs. To me it is the ride that is important not how fast it goes or how quickly you can get from A to B. Thanks for your review.

I am a relatively new rider and mostly have experience in smaller bikes 100CC,350CC(in India), and currently riding a rebel 500 in the US. I am looking to upgrade and torn between the voyager and the Sport touring YamahaFJR 1300. The Kawasaki is working out to be cheaper and I also like the bike when I looked at it at the dealership. My only concern is it size and I am not a big tourer. Lot of city riding and 100-200 mile multiple trips during the fine months of Chicago. What is the ideal bike for me? More than performance , at my age comfort , wind protection, and enjoying the ride is important. The rebel is good in the city but I don't feel comfortable in windy or expressway speeds and also get sore in my neck and back after 1.5-2 hours of riding. Any suggestions or pointers?

I went with a 2018 kawasaki vaquero an I love it. I looked at Harleys an even the second hand bikes were stupid expensive.

Thank u for this video. Me personally I like the kawasaki better I have a 05 NOMAD. I will be purchasing a Voyager

Voyager has also a lot less maintenance needed... and costs less to do. I can't really move either one around they are so gigantic though lol

As soon as I find the " local KW dealer with the big discount" I am going with the Voyager. Right now will save my money .

People buy Harleys because they want the cache. I've owned several and have enjoyed them, but I've also owned Hondas, several Kawasakis and a Yamaha. Japanese bikes, much like Japanese cars are a bit more vanilla (one color option per year for example) and their components may SEEM cheaper, yet they just run forever w/o problems. HD's typically begin to need engine work before 100,000 miles and when have you ever heard of a Kawa or Yamaha or Honda needing much of anything? They'll outlast a HD 3 times over and cost damn near half as much from the start. So, you decide.

Kawasaki all day for me. Nice video.

Coming from the sportbike community over to the bagger world I just picked up a kawasaki vulcan vaquero thats the sportier version of the voyager and am looking forward to putting a butt load of miles on it

I got the Vaquero, the Voyager's tour-pack-less sibling.

Between the two? My choice would first be based on reliability. Second is weight and handling. The power difference is not a concern to me as long as it can pull a trailer. As far as having the most power, my attitude is how fast do you need to accelerate anyway. The price is always a concern, but it has to be balanced with the above factors. I may have to spend more to get what works for me.

I have bought a new Kawasaki Voyager, cost effective, lots of standard features, and have added other wanted items on the voyager and more money left in the bank. gds...

The difference also includes a vastly superior aftermarket for the Harley-Davidson

Vaquero or cross country are my favorite

harley is belt drive not chain drive right?

I've owned two Road Glide Ultras and I loved both of them, but I've no doubt the Kawa is a better bike and value. I simply don't like how the Kawa looks, and I would never buy a bike I couldn't look at without grimacing.

My buddy has a voyager, bought it new and traveled the us. Put 100k on it with no issues

There's nothing at all wrong with the fairing, and Iove the retro gauges. I think the dash is unique and cool. I've read tons of very positive reviews.

My wife is enjoying riding with me on my ninja 1000sx. The voyager is probably going to replace my ninja next year. First thing I would do is Ivan's ECU flash, slip on and um I'm sure that will be enough power to cruise around merrily with my wife behind me.

Very nice Kawasaki!!

Definitely Kawasaki. Better value and quality for a cheaper price.

I have a 2012 street glide 103cc alren ness big sucker and 2x2 big radius FUEL PK.. Buddy has a 2016 Vaquero 1700cc...Ivan tune, Roaring toys air cleaner and Freedom Full pipes...we paid about the same for the bikes...used 11000 .passes me like I am standing still...Awesome bike...but my harley is MY harley XOXO...next one will be a voyager

I do love Harley Davidson's but then again I've never seen a Kawasaki on the side of the road. Guess what I have seen road side? Any takers?

I’m 5’7 , 155lbs I’ve been riding a Harley sportster 1200 for 5 years. Looking to get this Kawasaki ,do you think the bike would be a good fit ? Or to big ?

I just picked up a used 2012 Voyager 1700 for $5,500. Just go ahead and buy one, then wrestle to your pride while you enjoy the smooth, comfortable, highly optioned (and liquid cooled) stylish ride.

I have the option to get a 2012 Road glide Ultra or 2017 Voyager, but the road glide is $2500 cheaper. I'm thinking the better value might be the HD. My only worry is the suspension and reliability. Never owned an HD before, so kinda nervous about it.

I ride a '21 Kawasaki Vaquero (from new). Has about 6,000 miles on it now & aiming to put 10x that on it in the future 🤙 Would be great to have an HD Road Glide, but they're wildly expensive. Dont get me wrong, beautiful bike, but for that price, i'd probably go for the Goldwing 🤷‍♂️ Either way, you can't go wrong with domestic or Japanese. I steer clear of german, british, & italian

I've owned both. The hd needs a monoshock in the rear as bad as the kawi needs a refresh. That and the hd will retain it's value far better than the kawi. At the end of the day their both great bikes though and can't go wrong either way.