Just went on my first official ride yesterday! I bought a 2012 Vulcan 900 classic. Only has 4800 miles. Bought it from a local dealer $3999. I'm 63 years old and I haven't ridden a bike and over 20 years and I'm loving every minute of it. 🏍️

I'm 5'8 and my 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 classic fits me like a glove.

The dislikes are the people that bought a Harley that now regret that decision XD

I am a 'smaller guy' 5'6" 170lbs 29"inseam and I will say that the bike is very comfortable. Slightly narrower seat would not be a bad thing, and I will probably change it out next year. I have no problem flat-footing this bike. Mine is a 2021 Vulcan Classic 900 LT.

I've had 2 vulcans so far and I really liked them I got so many compliments... Most people think it's a Harley at first.

I've been riding for 45 years. Raced super bikes for a dozen years. Bought one of these 4 years ago. Yeah I've ridden bigger bikes. I've never ridden anything as much fun as this. I don't think I'll ever not have one of these. Got the vance & Hines pipesVERYLOUD. I don't care! when I take my earplugs out I can't stop laughing it's so loud!

I just bought this bike. Its very comfortable quick and smooth. Fuel injected is where its at and you have floor boards that are fat and a fat break pedal. I sold my 1200 sportster to buy this bike . And dont regret it.

Was looking into getting a vulcan s this video has made me go for a 900 custom can't wait to go and get it

Great video and the comments are helping me feel even better about my recent purchase. I`m 56 yrs young. Last time I owned a Motorcycle was about 1988. I`v e been Married 25 years today to a great lady but she was never fond of bikes. But I`ve expressed my wish to get one again. Last week, she drove me 1.5 hrs north of our home in Calgary (her suggestion) to the Red Deer Kawasaki dealer to check out what I believe to be probably the last new 2019 Vulcan Custom available. 1 Mile on the odo and full warranty. I am a bit nervous after all these years but my family is supportive . We have two boys, 18 and 23. Deal is done . I will register for a MSF course.

Wow liked and subscribed your video is super cool and you do a great job of telling about what you know of the bike in laymans terms just easy to understand, thanks for sharing and keep on making these awesome videos for us to watch and learn. Love how your just riding that bike like a boss, wipping through the curves rollin on that throttle looks and sounds really cool too, Have a great fun day man !!! : )

that's a very nice bike its sounds awesome i had to give up 2 wheels I own a trike now it's nice I'm going to be restoring it

It's so nice to hear someone go through the gears so perfectly 😊

Nice ride. Gave us a good idea of the bikes power and rideability.

I have an 07 that I just recently purchased, 1451 miles, good lookin lil ole vike. And your right, it does ride like a dream, not alot of top in. Nothing like the old skool 1000. Lost around 20mph when I had to take the baffels out, the top one was stop up, good ole dirt dobbers and honeycomb emissions. Gutted the pipes and stuck them back on, decent sound. Nice lil cruiser and light weight, and the seat is comfy. Wind in my face every chance I get. Ride on ..

Sweet bike, great video, wish i was as good as blipping my throttle as you are its really impressive.

this bike has way more power than the other test ride videos show

I’ve had my 2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom for over 4 years and I love it. I’m also only 5’ and 120lbs and totally comfortable. I’ve had to change the seat to something a with a lower profile, and installed kickback risers to fit me a bit better. I have yet to find a Harley that fits me. I ride with my husband who rides a 2016 street bob and before that, a 2009 night rod, and I’ve never had a problem keeping up with him.

turn signal waiting for the right turn that never comes lol great video man love these vulcans

I've had my Vulcan 900 for over a year now. No regrets. 🖖🖖

Love the bike been thinking about getting one love the video

LoVe the sounds of this bike with the freeway pipes

Nice bike. I have a 2008 custom in red. It's an excellent bike for the money and it's extremely reliable.

Recently upgraded my bIke from a Yamaha vstar classic 650. This second year riding so still Fairly new rider. Purchased a 2012 Vulcan custom in candy sparkling orange. Love this bike such a big upgrade. Just purchased cobras speedster black swep pipes can’t wait to install. Added black Highway bars, black floor boards and a universal batwing painted same color as bike. Pretty much it. Great purchase thanks for video ☺️

I had to go to HD due to my wife's health issues (a trike). But the Vulcan 900 is a great motorcycle. The custom gives you the mag wheels and neat styling over the base model and the Classic LT compares to the HD Heritage but at half the price. My friend just bought a new 23 model and loves it.

this makes me want to start riding again! Sold my baby Vulcan 3 years ago, and I miss it.

Well ridden! And an excellent informative review. Ride safe always.

Just bought a 2012 VN 900 custom. It is amazing. I love it!❤️🔥❤️

I just bought a 2008 Vulcan 900 for my first onroad bike and it is the comfiest bike ever. Great power and perfect for cruising

Beautiful sound

Had several options to buy HD, I know some guys we ride with that are constantly working and having to haul there bikes instead of riding them. I'm on my second vn900 the first was a 2009 vn900 custom special edition and sold it at 129k never an issue, sold it to a friend for 3500 and went and bought a 2017 vn900 custom, same everything except for this one got a green stripe.. enjoy this bike more than anything I've ever owned, except my 2023 klr650

your blinker was one the whole time lol I just bought one of these as my first bike tho! I'm very excited the bike feels great!

The sound that bike makes - I replayed that first part about 10 times. Perfect sound!

Yep! Fun to be on!

Just bought a 2008 Vulcan 900 for my first bike and I'm loving it !!! I should have done this 20 years ago

Howcome nobody is appreciating the beautiful country scenery !! ?

I have the exact same bike w/Vance & Hines slash cut staggered. Has it since 2010 and I absolutely love and highly enjoy mine. Just an awesome bike 👍

Honestly, I think it's unfair to the Vulcan to compare them to Sportsters lol. I'd compare them with the Softail line, the Custom with something like the Breakout or the Low Rider and the Classic with the Heritage. I ride a 2020 Low Rider S right now and paid ~20 grand for it. Now, I love it, but frankly I don't really "get it". It's an awesome bike, but I'd be just as happy on my old Vulcan Custom too. It's a life lesson kind of thing, but I figured I'd share that experience with anyone else who may be reading these comments. I'm gonna end up selling the Low Rider S here soon and I'm gonna look into getting me a used Vulcan Nomad or Vaquero, probably, or hell maybe even a 900 Classic. Harley makes some great bikes and get one if you want one, but they definitely ain't the end game. Metric cruisers aren't just "place holders" for Harleys, which is a trap I'd fallen into I think. They kick their own breed of ass. Thanks for the video.

You do a great and best job on That ride wow keep going what you do

Thanks for the feed on the Vulcan. I believe I'm going to buy nephews Vulcan. Iv been looking at electric glides for me and my wife. But no deal for her on riding. So solo it is for now. Gladly appreciate your knowledge thanks keep up the great work!!!👍😎

Owned Dragstars and a GV650 Aquilla, offered good deal on Sportster but Vulcan more comfortable and comme ts and video confirmed the Vulcan purchase i opted for was the right move. Bought 2008 vn900 classic in candy red with wider bars and custom lights etc. Stunning bike compared to whats seen as bottom of range HD sportster

Got a 2007 VN 900 Classic. I added a Kuryakyn Hypercharger and put on some Cobra swept speedster pipes. What a combo. Fantastic increase in power and sound. Love this bike, such a pleasure to ride. Used to have a Harley Fat Boy, also a superb bike, but I have to say, for what ever reason I prefer the Vulcan. Pound for pound the best value bike I've ever owned, no doubt about it.

Right on, nice job on the ride, I hope you have more coming about the 900 Custom. I’m buying a new one this coming summer. Peace ✌🏻 Brother

Awesome test drive that put me there.

This is my first bike, and I gotta say: I absolutely love it. Its punchy, the sound is unreal, and good god, that seat is COMFY. I learned on a bolt 950, and I found it too compact. This bike is absolutely perfect for my size (I'm 6'3'', 300 lbs, I aint a smol boi) this is a solid review!

those pipes sounds sick! Shopping for some pipes on my 900 and now it's between those and the V&H short shots.

Awesome video and beautiful bike, I have an 09 custom but it looks nothing like the original anymore but amazing bikes

Wow! You've mastered downshifting! Love watching you guys ride. The only thing missing in this video is the walk around. Would've liked to have seen the bike. Other than that, great ride!

this is the best review AND the best sounding kawasaki vulcan i have ever heard !

Currently riding a Vulcan 650. I will probably be getting a 900 in a few.

Can’t say enough good things about the Vulcan 900 custom. I put 68,000 on my 2010 and just sold it to a friend who’s starting to ride. He’ll get another 68,000 or more. Great bike!

class video mate 🤟 big hello from uk

Rascal sound a lot better than my 750 Vulcan did !!! Dang good !

I’m liking this review and leaning on getting this as my first legal motorcycle, just got my M endorsement late last year. Although I went thru Harley rider academy and passed my skills test thru them but can’t afford a Harley at this time

I'm 5'7" I love my VN900 modified ! I put front and rear pulleys 200 rear tire lowered 3" 2into 1 headers larger air cleaner fuel managment !

I am a first rider but yet to get my first bike. I'm currently falling in love with Vulcan900 or Boulevard C50.

Have a 2012 900 custom with VH slash backs and the Baron Over Drive pulleys. Lots of pull for a light guy and way better on the highway now.

Jus bought my first vn900c & its a beast!

Just bought a 2021 Custom.. no regrets 👌 coming off an older SRAD GSXR sports bike

Good stuff bro

Wanted to hear if those pipes sounded stupid at high revs (the factory ones do). I'm on a VN900 Classic SE with lots of extras, just factory pipes which sound shittty. Convinced me to get the V&H slash cuts now. Love my VN/Vulcan. Thank you, Bro.

Bought a 2007 Vulcan 900 custom no regrets

Nice review

I've got a 2017 Vulcan 900 Custom and let me say that he's absolutely right. It has the most comfortable seat and ride of any bike I've ever ridden. Not to mention the quality you get from Kawasaki and affordability. Wouldn't trade it for the world. I love Harleys, but I much prefer my Vulcan.

Mine has a cobra powerflo and a pcfc dynojet alongside Vance and Hines exhaust sounds just like mine. I enjoyed it .

Picking up my first cruiser ever in a week or two and it is the special edition Vulcan 900 2009 has mustang touring seats on it but stock pipes what pipes did you have on that it sounded amazing

Freedom! Safe riding my friend.

I agree with my dad about locking gas caps ! I don't want someone to do $800.00 worth of damage to my bike to steal a few dollars worth of gas ! the vn900 gas tank new from the dealer was $800.00 in 2015 ! I got a used tank with a better paint job for $250.00 check ebay before you buy any parts ! ! My 2011 classic lt has front and rear pulleys a 200 rear tire fuel management big sucker air cleaner dan moto 2into 1 headers batwing fairing chump handlebars (half as high as ape hangers ) and an old school high sissy bar ! going to get better rear finder and a 230 set up and 7 degree rake triple tree ! these are great bikes ! and even most harley owner think it's a harley ! you will have to tell them it ain't ! harley 900 lbs vn900 600 lbs ! my bike is higher geared and has more horses than stalk ! I go a little faster than traffic but I don't really thash ! oh ! yeah the harley is 3- 4 x the price as the vn900 but it isn't 3-4x ass better ! good vid ! I like it when harley isn't given a pass when comparing !

Is anyone else distracted throughout the whole video seeing his turn signal indicator flashing most of the ride? Lol. This looks almost identical to my bike, just bought it this fall and barely got to ride it before winter hit. I can't wait to get out on the highway with it and open her up

What front pegs do you have on. I need some for mine to stretch my legs out

Great!

You mentioned that it may be "too wide for a small person". I'm 61 5'6" 170lb and been riding bikes for 50+ years. I plan to sell my '01 Kaw ZRX1200R in the spring because I have only ridden it maybe 2000 miles in the past 10 years -- it's way more bike than what I want or need. I'd like a cruiser type bike that's got juice and is comfortable for 200 mile day trips (with multiple stops). What about the Kawasaki Meanstreak or the Suzuki Boulevard M50 or M90?

lucky guy! :)

How much are those exhaust on a 2016 Vulcan Custom 900? Also what else would I need to add?

Hey guys, i was wondering what camera and audio device are you using to record? Sound and image is darn good!!

Wonder how this would be cross country? Live in Washington and would love to fly out to Vermont and see a few people on the way back.

nice video bro i have a question for you so i wanna buy a volcan custome 900 but the probleme that i'm tall about 6.3 foot with a long knees so you think that i'l fit ont this byc and i'll feel confrotable ? thanks for replying bro big up

Thats not a 2009. Its a 2010 Special Edition. Its the 2nd of the se's. The 09 is known as the copper top. The 2011 se is matte black with red stripes and accent. I have the 201p and love it. Also for about $150, replace the front pulley with a Barons 34 tooth pulley and it will idle 75 all day no vibration with plenty more if needed. Great bikes!!

appreciate paperwork

I have this bike, or should I say had. My son stole it from me and will not give it back. LOL So I can now say it is his bike now...This bike is really a great bike I have two other bikes, I guess that is what Dad's are for..

Should have two different sized guys with different riding styles test/ride the bike in one video . They can also video each other for comparisons in turns and straight aways and how big they are on the bike.

Hello, I'm a new rider and I have the same bike. Is there a waybyou can make a detailed video or instruction how to rev match, engine breaking on down shift? I think the 2 words it's called? I've seen you do it in this video a few times

Just purchased a super clean 09 Vulcan Custom SE. I’m really digging it so far after coming from riding sportbikes. The only thing is, the seat gives me lower back pain. Bad posture maybe?

yeah this bike is going to be my first motorcycle ever I'm thinking!

Did you need to tune the bike when you put the freedom exhaust on?

Does anyone know what I need to wire in some led auxiliaries lights on a light bar for a 900 custom?

Good video man. I almost bought the vulcan 900 custom but went with the vulcan S instead. My first bike and man did I make the right choice. What a great bike. So glad I didn't get the 883 like I planned on. Harley's just have to much vibration. I want comfort, looks and now with my two brother exhaust I got sound too. Win win win.

if I got my stats right, the Kawasaki has a 903cc engine, compared to the 883. Not that huge of a difference in #s, but, I think the gearing is different (like significantly different). Someone smarter than me can probably explain how it's different. Love that vulcan!

Hey man, nice video. Thinking of getting this for my everyday commute and touring 2 up. Does it maintain 70 mph on the Motorway/freeway? Can it handle? Thanks in advance

Whsy exhaust? That thingbspunds sweet!

And what brand of black mirrors you have on there? Thank you

Cadê os br aqui nessa porra!!! Moto foda p carai!!

Where did u buy ur freedom exhaust looked everywhere for that exact one?

im getting a vulcan due t these last 2 vids...post..have th bike....carry sidecar as im disabled, the size of frame,th seat especially huge bonus as naturally holds me in, was goin t get sportster but not now, ive known kwaka 900s all my life,ina week or so im 54, i was hit by a car wen i was 17, an old man of 72 just cut me off at a crossroad ,i was in a car but we t boned this silly man n i had been riding mbikes since i was 4yrs old an was on my 3rd bike at 17 n was going t go up thru th 250 s n 500s until i was able t afford a hd, a family of bikers, hd riders, my ol man rode every make there is since wwii.....so its a calling.....n thc t th last 2 vids ive gone n bought n adapted a vulcan f incomplete paraplegic n im back,,,,,but never home as swag, dog, surfboard, woman, we travel......thanku ...stay safe crew..one love...vulcan f valhalla,i dont give a fjk///lol

I’d doesn’t compare with a sportster really accept for engine size. It’s a bigger framed motorcycle. More like a softail standard. A sportster is just that..a “ sport”. It’s made to carve corners better than larger cruisers. If you know how to ride one a sportster will definitely rip up a curvy road lol. My first bike was a 883 17 years ago and it was a lot of fun. My back is to bad for one now lol. Kawasaki 1600 nomad for me 😎

My fuel gauge just went out and is that the special edition

How well do you think the bike would handle with a passenger as far as power goes?

watching again, because I just love this bike. this may get me flogged, but, I don't like those pipes. don't like the looks of 'em. the sound doesn't do anything for me, and I prefer the looks of the straight pipes. (Apologies to my curved-pipe-favoring-brethren.) :-) I would complain about "all that chrome," but, I know that'll get me sent to my room for sure! :-) Siegfied MW, thanks for posting these!

If the wheelbase is longer for sure it's better for taller riders. Folks over 6 ft get cramped on short bikes. Sportsters are fairly short.

Ain't gonna pull like a 1200 Sportster. This needs to be an 1100-1300.

I’m 6’ 3” 320, would this be a comfortable ride? Would I be able to take my wife and have enough power for short rides?