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Kevin_Duke · 04-14-2009, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

No, actually I agree with Lala on this one. Have a big multi-cruiser shootout. Real performance measures instead of just comparison opinions.

Can we come over to your private racetrack so we can gather acceleration numbers? It would also be helpful if we could use your dyno...

seruzawa · 04-14-2009, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_Duke

Can we come over to your private racetrack so we can gather acceleration numbers? It would also be helpful if we could use your dyno...

I got a straight stretch of road and a stop watch. I can also use a calculator.

MO used to have a Dyno. Wha' happen'?

The_AirHawk · 04-14-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

MO used to have a Dyno. Wha' happen'?

Gabezilla trashed it usin' it for a Treadmill................

(I blame Cappucino's and Singlemalt for the damage)

SmokeU · 04-14-2009, 09:52 AM

I'll help test them at Brainerd MN's track.

I'll even bring the Concours for a good thrashing.

Buzglyd · 04-14-2009, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

I got a straight stretch of road and a stop watch. I can also use a calculator.

MO used to have a Dyno. Wha' happen'?

We turned it upside down and Duke rides it to work now.

Kevin_Duke · 04-14-2009, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by seruzawa

I got a straight stretch of road and a stop watch. I can also use a calculator.

MO used to have a Dyno. Wha' happen'?

MO's old owner wanted more for the dyno than Vericalscope was willing to pay...

Kevin_Duke · 04-14-2009, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzglyd

We turned it upside down and Duke rides it to work now.

It's very stable but not very maneuverable!

anrajala · 04-15-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin_Duke

Can we come over to your private racetrack so we can gather acceleration numbers? It would also be helpful if we could use your dyno...

You don't need any private racetrack: elimination. You need only a bit of straight road & two bikes at a time. Only hard part is the start i.e. some poor hot chica in the middle frantically waving her only pair of knickers.

- cruiz-euro

efrainv · 04-14-2010, 12:40 PM

The review article was quite comprehensive and it points out a lot of the positive aspects of the bike. However there is a failure to mention the negative aspects. For example, I just purchased a 1700 and I'm not satisfied about the extreme howling and wrenching noise, especially around the 30 mph range, and also at about 18 mph and continuing through 50 mph.

I have owned a number of bikes, and find the sound of this bike to be extremely annoying. I do not feel that long trips will be enjoyable on this bike due to the extreme noise produced by the bike.

I have tried working with Kawasaki and my local dealer and the only response I receive is that the sound is " normal motorcycle noise." I'm sorry but my experiece tells me something different.

I cannot recommend the bike.

Kevin_Duke · 04-14-2010, 01:07 PM

What exactly does a "wrenching" noise sound like? We've ridden several V17s and haven't noticed a noise problem.

04-14-2010, 12:40 PM	#19
efrainv Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2	Kawaski 1700 Vulcan The review article was quite comprehensive and it points out a lot of the positive aspects of the bike. However there is a failure to mention the negative aspects. For example, I just purchased a 1700 and I'm not satisfied about the extreme howling and wrenching noise, especially around the 30 mph range, and also at about 18 mph and continuing through 50 mph. I have owned a number of bikes, and find the sound of this bike to be extremely annoying. I do not feel that long trips will be enjoyable on this bike due to the extreme noise produced by the bike. I have tried working with Kawasaki and my local dealer and the only response I receive is that the sound is " normal motorcycle noise." I'm sorry but my experiece tells me something different. I cannot recommend the bike.

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04-14-2009, 09:52 AM	#14
SmokeU Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: pet**...pet...pet** Posts: 1,865	I'll help test them at Brainerd MN's track. I'll even bring the Concours for a good thrashing.

04-14-2010, 01:07 PM	#20
Kevin_Duke Motorcycle.com Staff Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,062	What exactly does a "wrenching" noise sound like? We've ridden several V17s and haven't noticed a noise problem.