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F451 · 01-09-2004, 04:51 PM

When is big too big? Vulcan 2000

wrecks · 01-09-2004, 05:23 PM

Sat on one today at the Calgary bike show. What a beast. Also sat on CBR1000... a bunch of you guys were saying Honda had it roped off at other shows; not here.

Gabe · 01-09-2004, 05:38 PM

That video of the dyno run was super-cool. It made my cat jump off my lap and flee!

vfr101 · 01-09-2004, 06:19 PM

I'm waiting six more months to see how the Triumph Rocket III compares....

KPaulCook · 01-09-2004, 10:45 PM

A squid can only take so much. Give me a sportbike comparo or give me death. Did you guys hire a consultant that said market to the gray pony tailed brotherhood?

KPaulCook · 01-09-2004, 10:57 PM

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BykerGeek · 01-10-2004, 02:16 AM

Too big? Probably; but still lots more practical than a Boss Hoss. Can you imaging going down on an 1100 pound motorcycle?

BykerGeek · 01-10-2004, 02:19 AM

No more comparos! I love sportbikes but would be better off if I never saw another comparo of the latest and greatest race replibike offerings.

sarnali · 01-10-2004, 03:15 AM

Why do you continue to post political drivel on a motorcycle web site?

As to the '04 Vulcan it looks like they've got the torque and HP where it needs to be, but that is one big barge of a bike. I guess if there's no corners or twisties where you live it 'd be great.

When the Rocket 111 comes out MO should do an "Extremely Large Motorcycle" test, maybe you could tie a rope too them and toss them off a boat and see which one sinks fastest, kind of a function before form thing.

macmanjim · 01-10-2004, 03:20 AM

820Lbs? Where did they put it? I have a Vulcan 800 Classic and GPz 750. the V2k weighs 300-350 Lbs more than either of these bikes. Heck, even harley can make a power cruiser less than 600 Lbs, with the VROD. Sure, the engine is a torque monster and it's well made, but for what it costs, I can buy 2 ZRX1200's or my other favorite, the R1150GS. Neither are cruisers, but far more practical, and better at almost anything. If I was going to pay at least 14.5K for a cruiser, I would probably take a longer look at a Victory.

01-09-2004, 04:51 PM	#1
F451 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 373	Re: Vulcan 2000 Teaser When is big too big? Vulcan 2000

01-09-2004, 05:23 PM	#2
wrecks Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 235	Re: Vulcan 2000 Teaser Sat on one today at the Calgary bike show. What a beast. Also sat on CBR1000... a bunch of you guys were saying Honda had it roped off at other shows; not here.

01-09-2004, 05:38 PM	#3
Gabe Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 720	Yow! That video of the dyno run was super-cool. It made my cat jump off my lap and flee! __________________ Gabe Ets-Hokin Just a guy in the ether...

01-09-2004, 06:19 PM	#4
vfr101 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 16	Re: Vulcan 2000 Teaser I'm waiting six more months to see how the Triumph Rocket III compares....

01-09-2004, 10:45 PM	#5
KPaulCook Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,756	Is Motorcycle Online going to change its name to Cruiser Online? A squid can only take so much. Give me a sportbike comparo or give me death. Did you guys hire a consultant that said market to the gray pony tailed brotherhood?

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01-09-2004, 10:57 PM	#6
KPaulCook Banned Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2,756	Re: Is Motorcycle Online going to change its name to Cruiser Online? New Bush plan to find Osama

01-10-2004, 02:16 AM	#7
BykerGeek Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 48	Re: Vulcan 2000 Teaser Too big? Probably; but still lots more practical than a Boss Hoss. Can you imaging going down on an 1100 pound motorcycle?

01-10-2004, 02:19 AM	#8
BykerGeek Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 48	Re: Is Motorcycle Online going to change its name to Cruiser Online? No more comparos! I love sportbikes but would be better off if I never saw another comparo of the latest and greatest race replibike offerings.

01-10-2004, 03:15 AM	#9
sarnali Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,416	Re: what are you doing? Why do you continue to post political drivel on a motorcycle web site? As to the '04 Vulcan it looks like they've got the torque and HP where it needs to be, but that is one big barge of a bike. I guess if there's no corners or twisties where you live it 'd be great. When the Rocket 111 comes out MO should do an "Extremely Large Motorcycle" test, maybe you could tie a rope too them and toss them off a boat and see which one sinks fastest, kind of a function before form thing.

01-10-2004, 03:20 AM	#10
macmanjim Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 156	Re: Vulcan 2000 Teaser 820Lbs? Where did they put it? I have a Vulcan 800 Classic and GPz 750. the V2k weighs 300-350 Lbs more than either of these bikes. Heck, even harley can make a power cruiser less than 600 Lbs, with the VROD. Sure, the engine is a torque monster and it's well made, but for what it costs, I can buy 2 ZRX1200's or my other favorite, the R1150GS. Neither are cruisers, but far more practical, and better at almost anything. If I was going to pay at least 14.5K for a cruiser, I would probably take a longer look at a Victory. __________________ -- \"Insisting on perfect safety is for people who don\'t have the balls to live in the real world.\" -- Mary Shafer, NASA Ames Dryden 2009 R1200RT My Motorrad