I am one of those guys that bought a 2017 Vaquero new. No regrets at all. This is my 95th motorcycle in 44 years of riding and for the money it can't be beat. I have owned multiple Harleys, BMW's, Golwings(F6B) and for an old guy with bad knees the Vaquero hits a home run especially when you figure in the cost. I gave up finding a used one after missing the last one SRK cycles had for sale. And thanks for spreading the word!!! I look forward to every new video you guys make!!!

I’m 22 learned on a sport bike tried one of these and I loved it so much I saved up and bought one. I love it even more now than the day I bought it.

I just turned 60k on my 2011 Vaquero. Bought it new in 2012. Still running great!

I've got a 2016 that I bought new in the crate for $13,500 or so. Fantastic bike overall. Reliable, ABS, stereo, cruise control, handles pretty well. Only gripes are the side open saddlebags (would prefer top-open like the Harley), limited aftermarket support, and the factory tuning sucks. After putting an aftermarket tune on it from Ivan's Performance Products however, it runs flawlessly. I've had (or still have) Harley, Victory, and Indian cruisers as well. The Vaquero is a lot of bike for the money. If you don't care what the side of the tank says, it is well worth saving the $10,000+.

I bought one in December.. Love it, handles absolutely fantastic for a big cruiser..

Just rode one at a demo event yesterday after watching this. The nimbleness compared to the other fairing bikes ive rode is very noticeable. I usually dont like bikes with fairings cause of the extra weight but it aint even bad on this. This bike rocks its way cooler than a harley imo. Much less pretentious!

I bought a 21' brand new this year (4/22) w/only 1mi on it. Mines metallic grey w/maroon trim. I like it. Added the factory seatback/luggage rack & power outlet, also bought a new windshield & horn for it. May add more.

Went for a ride today on my 2018 Vaquero....talked to two guys.....one with a Venture and one with a Road Glide.......both loved my bike and said they were inches away from buying one...???....anyway, love my bike...love the price and the quality......can't beat this bike for the price for sure.......and room to spare to spend some money on accessories......

Can you even imagine living near SRK Cycles. Some random motorcycles always speeding in the neighborhood, and words of wisdom on sticky notes littering the side of the road. Must be hell on Earth.... Lol

I own a 2016. The am/fm radio reception sucks, and the front speakers aren’t loud enough at highway speeds. The bike rides great for a heavy motorcycle but it’s a beast whenever you need to back it up or push it. But I like it, it’s a great ride and good value

I think theyre more popular now... Theyre always in the dealers now and I ran into two guys wanting to buy one over the past month

yeah it is like a road glide i like the green one. love bible verses don't hear them enough on KZfaq thanks

I just that bike today paid $11,000 but mines got aftermarket pipes , handlebars and rims the ride is amazing and the cruise control is sweet !

Wanted a Harley but not...Never heard of a Vaquero til coming across this video. Found 2 within 100 miles of home and bought mine same weekend. Love the content!

I have one bought used but its one of the best bikes i ever owned. I started on sports bike but with age i needed something sitting up, best bike for the money....

And when you figure in having to fix design flaws HD built in or throw out parts to get better parts for the premium priced HD, is why I'm looking at Kawasaki and Yamaha.

They look great and have this awesome green metal flake finish available. I've looked at them before. Pretty nice.

80% of half the price?! Also known as 40% less. 😆

Bro. I love this bike. Thanks for sharing

According to the owners manual, mine weighs over 900lbs. So yeah, it's heavy but it handles really nice. I drove mine to work on cheesegrater pavement for over 2mo here in NH, handled it awesome. Felt it less than when I rode my 79' GL1000 & my 79' KZ1000 ST on similar roads. I've put almost 1,800mi on it so far, thinking of getting stupid and having the ECU "Flashed" for more HP, Torque, & better MPG. There's a guy here on YT that does it a lot w/references.

I bought a 2016 Vaquero off the showroom floor, I love the bike, I installed Cobra tri-flo slip ons they sound awesome, but within 300 miles (800 miles on bike) I was cruising down a back country road about 65 mph and it started losing power and missing. The bike died and would not fire back up so I had towed to the dealership and they assessed it to fowled plugs due to the slip-ons, wow 800 miles on the bike and changing plugs already, and they told me I wouldn't have to, because they were slip-on pipes. Well $160.00 later they said I had to re-tune my fuel management system, that's $300+ dollars. Just letting everyone know don't believe anyone that tells you that you don't need to tune your fuel system on a Vaquero. I love my Vaquero by the way

Freedom Exhaust and cobra tuner make them very fast

I got mine about a month ago and absolutely love it. I ride it more than my Harley although I still enjoy riding that too.

Love your channel. Greetings from Sweden. It's not what you are riding,it's where you are going.

They are hard to find Used because they don't get Traded. People hang onto them because they are the best Bang for the Buck out there. I do expect Kawi to begin the redesign process soon. The 900 hasn't needed to change since they were introduced in '06. Same with the Voyager in '10 and Vaquero in '11. Kawi tends to leave stuff alone until absolutely necessary because they design them pretty dang good from the jump.

Kawasaki is giving these away right now. Thousands off new. I wonder if maybe they're going to come out with a redesign for next year?

Fuel-injected 52-degree 1,700cc V-twin engine delivers high torque levels with a powerful and distinct V-twin feel Electronic cruise control system can be activated in 3rd gear or at any speed between 30mph and 85mph Kawasaki Advanced Coactive-braking Technology (K-ACT II) ABS helps ensure ideal brake force distribution for confident braking Stylish, frame-mounted fairing keeps steering feel light by directing aerodynamic forces into the chassis Feature-rich, AM/FM/WB audio system with iPod® and SiriusXM® radio compatibility Hard, lockable and sealed, side-opening saddlebags provide nearly 10 gallons of storage space each

I have a 2022. Very comfortable bike and heck with Harley prices…

I had my ecu flashed by ivan...changed the performance night and day...

I found a 2009 vaquero. They still make them in 2023. Virtually unchanged bike Now days find a nice one for 6grand or so

That's more gooder!!!

That would be called a gauge cluster my man lol good review

Sean, I love your videos I watch SRK Cycles all the time as well as Bikes and Beards. I'm from Kentucky and I've loved the Vaquero at first sight which was about 4 years ago 2015 and it is my dream bike 100%, I've owned several bikes but currently own a 2010 Phantom and I love it. But my next bike will be a Vaquero for sure. Keep it up brother and I hope the best in life for you ✌😎

You should do a review on the Suzuki Intruder 1400 if you havent already. I'd like to learn more about that bike.

Another awesome and informative video! Was curious if you and your crew will be at Thunder In The Valley this week?

I check these out at my local shop frequently. Brand new they average $9000 cheaper fully loaded than a basic Street Glide & the Road Glide runs a couple Grand more than the Street.

What a beautiful bike.

How is it for tall riders? 6’4 220lbs... my v-rod is great for tall but I want something for longer trips as well!!!!

Ive wanted one of these for a long time. I was in the used market and they really do disappear to quickly. The bike I ended up taking home was a 1400GTR and I love it but still kinda wish I had a Vaquero

The man , the bearded beast , the man behind bar. Lol. Keep the good videos coming bro. 🤟🏻

I like the color of my 2015 Voyager. Black, dark gray with a green stripe. What's wrong with that? Most bike are just black so I'm styling LOL.

Sounds cool too...

Not to mention that it is the most top heavy bike out there.

How’s the friction zone on these?

Have you ever reviewed a Kawasaki Mean Streak?

My friend, can you tell what motorcycle is more comfortable and handle, between this Kawasaki here and Honda VTX 1800N. I just bought that Honda, but I’m so sad about how to feel. The suspension so hard, and the bike so heavy.

Where can I find a passenger backrest like that

This seems like a really great bike, but I'm kinda curious why someone would want ABS traction control on a bike (I'm new to motorcycles). Does it make the wheels lock up if you're trying to make a fast turn? Or is it just helpful for poor weather conditions?

Shawn, I’m looking for one it can be Voyager Vaquero or Nomad But let me tell you not because I’m old (55) but because they are affordable and has the BIG 1700 engine! If you have one that’s 2013 to 2016 and under $11k and no more than 25k miles. Oh yes, could you stop comparing then to the HD Good day!!

Of all the big V-twin cruisers out there that I lifted off the side-stand the Vaquero felt the heaviest, by far. But I've never heard anybody else mention it so maybe I'm nuts. But aside from the weight I'm very impressed with this bike. My last bike was a used 2003 Kawasaki Vulcan 1600 Classic and it was a very decent bike so I have no doubts that the Vaquero would follow suite. But then again I was spoiled by the roomy stretched out 1600 Classic. and I felt that the newer Vulcan 1700s were a bit more crammed. A used Vaquero is certainly a killer deal, the original owners payed a fairly high price when they bought them new and then took a pretty big depreciation hit when selling them, buy one used and save save save! I especially liked the looks of the hot looking orange Vaquero. I got rid of my Vulcan 1600 Classic and went with a used 2014 Honda F6B with ABS last summer and that was a real eye-opener, man I LOVE this bike!

I really like the side view mirror

How are they for taller riders? I have been told they have a small cockpit.

Those are pretty cool.

own a 2016 and it is amazing lean angle to straight line performance off the charts fun maint so low very dependable parts prices normal overall best cruiser bagger ever......BTW this guy cant ride just saying ...he rides like old people hump ...slow sloppy lol :P

Really been considering trading my hd in for one.

They ride smooth

My new bike is running hot. I check the oil and it was low. Wasn't touching the dip stick at all. Changed oil and brought it up to level. Still running less hot. ? What else can I do

29He gives power to the faint, and to those who have no might He increases strength. 30Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men stumble and fall, 31but those who wait on יהוה renew their strength, they raise up the wing like eagles, they run and are not weary, they walk and do not faint.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but the dashboard of this bike, with its emphasized speakers looks like a goofy beach-boom-box from the late 80s. Sorry, but YIKES!

I'm buying a use one it has 46000 miles on it my question is that too high mileage?

I bought a vulcan classic 1700 and love it.

Beautiful Bike What size of the engine ?

Where can I get that passenger seat that's thick like that.

I believe those bikes only come in one color per year. I was gonna get that bike, but they tend to have performance problems and have to end up getting the CPU remapped. I ended up with the street glide in the color I wanted and very satisfied.

The Hardly Davidson Road Glide!

Thanks for the great videos man! Where can I get the Bible post it notes? Or do you make them?

So, is this a current inventory video or a past inventory video? Because I’m not finding this bike on the website. Is it just me?

I love SRK videos but that inhale lip smack in every video drives me insane.

Shaun can you help me on info. I bought my first motorcycle. I new 2012 Yamaha Raider S Raven with 1 mile from a Yamaha Dealership in south FL. I live in south Louisiana so they said I had to get my own shipping. I did my searching and emailing through Cycle Trader and some dealerships told me they could ship to any Yamaha Dealership for $500, some told me I had to get my own shipping and suggested Uship. I asked my local Yamaha dealership if they could do the shipping and get my bike since its from one Yamaha dealership to another and the salesmen told me it was ILLEGAL for a dealership to ship a bike to a customer unless THEY sold the bike. Since I paid for the bike already they said they couldn't ship it. I was willing to pay for the shipping because they would do all the work, so I wouldn't have to list it on Uship, wait on bids, and accept bids and hope everything went good, compared to it being on a dealership truck and safe and sound in a timely fashion. Then I told the dealer I bought it from that I may come to FL and drive it home, but he said he can not release the bike unless I pay his sales tax and register the bike with a plate, I explained that I ALREADY paid my local and state sales taxes, (10.5%) and he said he could not release the bike to me only a shipper unless it paid his sales tax. My question is as a dealership can you get a bike that is already bought from another dealership even though you are not selling it?

No 0-60???

You crack me up...😂🤣😃😄😅😆😂🤣😃😄😅😆😎😎😎

" 80% off of half the price". I have no idea how to do that math!!

Wait, you quote the Bible then disparage...'old man colours'. You're a real nice guy...🤨

3 years later, I want to trade my harley in......

How much?

Vaquero means: ( Cowboy ) in Spanish ..😎

if it had the 2000 id snap it up...

More of a street glide comparison as far as looks go. Doesn't have that hideous double reverse angle fairing like the road glide.

Good job fixing the vid

Dude you say evey bike you ride handles great...why

That is a sexy kwakka

4:35

Kawasaki owns Harley Davidson anyway 2014

PEACE ON EARTH Dudes !,talking to Mr.nasty & mr.mathew of course ,,.ill buy you guys lunch ,but y All have to eat at the same table.,LOL,(The table we eat together on is like the ROADS WE travel), WE ALL like to Ride Bikes. Different Bikes R like diff.women,,they all good !♡.ITS NOT WHAT YOU RIDE ,IT WHERE YOU GOING !,,《,did eye say dat rite??¿¿》,lol..

if only it had more than 70hp

I had the Harley Turds... ride like a tractor and rattle like shake and bake!!! put your hard eared acorns in a Harley and still have a sorry brain shaker!!!!!

80% off value when you trade also

Yet another reviewer that doesnt test the most obvious thing .. the damn stereo. Ugh!

More pseudo religious bollocks 🙄🙄

Bible verses, Big Turn Off.

Sorry man. But i'd never buy a knockoff bike. Rather save some more and buy Harley.

Please just go & ride the bike & then read a pre-prepared commentary as a voice over when you get back. Have you watched this video ? Have you heard how much rubbish you're talking? C'mon man - up your game.

Dude you’re embarrassing yourself on KZfaq representing a Kawasaki... You’re sad....There’s at least fifty motorcyclists here at this event laughing at you, right now dude😂