Impressively, the Custom works quite well in canyons, especially considering its generous rake of 33 degrees. Mulholland Drive bisecting the Hollywood Hills is about as good as it gets for testing urban handling. It has every kind of corner imaginable, also with wide swings in pavement quality. Any motorcycle that can handle Mulholland Drive has got its city chops down, and that applies to the Vulcan Custom.
However, the Dunlop DF holds its line as needed without drama. Braking is adequate. You get more feel from the narrow front tire than anticipated, with the mm disc giving the tire all it can handle. I found myself using the rear brake most of the time, only going with the front when necessary. Power on the Kawasaki Vulcan Custom is linear, with more bottom end than the oversquare architecture and four-valve heads would suggest.
Also, stability is excellent on the freeway, and the narrow Dunlop does not wander on rain grooves—impressive. The cc V-twin gets by fine with a five-speed transmission thanks to a wide rev range. The Kawasaki Vulcan Custom pretty much has its class all to itself. Other motorcycles in its displacement and price class are quite different, so the Vulcan Custom stands out in its approach. What do you think? Motorcycle Finder:. Kawasaki Vulcan. Active filters:. About Us. If you choose to block or disable them then the site may not work properly.
Website Search Search the Devitt website for more information. Kawasaki VN Custom Bike Overview Dubbed one of the best cruisers made by Kawasaki , the VN Custom boasts large, cast alloy 21 inch wheel at the front; wonderful high-rise bars that raise the comfort level to maximum heights and a chopper-style exterior that will make all cruiser-lovers fall in love.
Average Rating out of 5 stars Comfort out of 5 stars Build Quality out of 5 stars Brake out of 5 stars. Ride Quality out of 5 stars Engine out of 5 stars Running Cost out of 5 stars. Martin 5 out of 5 stars. Pros None. Cons Reverse gear. Comfort 5 out of 5 stars It's like riding an armchair, which wouldn't be for everyone but I love it.
Build Quality 4 out of 5 stars I don't do anything to look after it so inevitably I have had teething problems occasionally but only in the last couple of years and these were minor electrical issues - cut out switches snapping and so having to put off manually, fuse blown, number plate light bulb needed to be replaced which was ridiculously difficult for a minor repair.
Brake 4 out of 5 stars Only issue is if you brake really fast you need to get your foot down quick to stop it tipping with the sudden loss of balance. Ride Quality 4 out of 5 stars Designed for long straight roads in the style of classic American bikes so doesn't and wouldn't be expected to corner well. Engine 4 out of 5 stars There are bigger models of the same bike so hard to judge but I think it is a good power level for UK and European roads.
Running Cost 3 out of 5 stars More expensive for fuel than the smaller road bikes I've had but not a huge cost, petrol tank is possibly a little small with no reserve tank so just need to keep an eye on the gauge on the motorways particularly when abroad.
Ian Steggles 5 out of 5 stars. Pros A good looking bike which is very comfortable to ride and is very reliable. Cons Probably the only thing would be a bigger fuel tank. Ride Quality 5 out of 5 stars Despite being a big bike it is a very easy bike to handle with easy cornering and good balance Engine 5 out of 5 stars This is not the fastest of bikes but that is not what it was built for. Running Cost 4 out of 5 stars Probably the only thing would be a bigger fuel tank.
Build Quality 5 out of 5 stars This bike has never let me down and is as reliable as the sunrise Brake 5 out of 5 stars Good braking even at higher speeds. Alexandre Lopes 5 out of 5 stars. Cons Rear shock adjustability it only has a preload adjuster on the stock shock. Ride Quality 5 out of 5 stars Very smooth Handles a dream commute every day in it and filtering is not a problem and quick changes of direction and the low grunt of the V gets you pit of trouble and as it is a custom version I can lean pretty hard I think someone more skilled could possibly put a knee down on her Engine 4 out of 5 stars Great throttle response Can't beat the V for grunt Only fault it on the motorway Needed a 6st gear only has 5 so at 70 you get a bit of vibration and economy goes down Running Cost 4 out of 5 stars Like i said not a motorway muncher But back road does pretty good even with heavy handed attitude at times it does pretty good at 50mpg average on my 1h commute of mixed roads.
The passenger back rest and panniers also stand out as great features, but these are optional accessories, while choosing to add the Windshield Kit would be an obvious choice if you were doing the big kilometres. Pillion comfort is well allowed for, although the backrest is an optional accessory. Overall the Kawsaki Vulcan Classic is fun, refined, well finished and provides enough torque to keep things interesting. Dimensions: Wheelbase: mm Seat height: mm Overall height: mm Overall width: mm.
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I once again find myself personally spending way too much time both reading and leaving comments. But so what, it was still worth it! I just purchased a Vulcan LT last week. I have about miles on it, and it is a great bike; and I think a great value.
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