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2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Preview

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bigjames · 10-05-2010, 07:37 AM

2010 Road King, this thing is but another case of a company out of ideas so they have to borrow some other companies heritage to make their "own". Come on Kawasaki, you can do better (and do) than cloning.

King Vitamin · 10-05-2010, 11:49 AM

I hope it comes with better saddlebag lids than the Nomad. I looked at one of those in the showroom and could not get the lids to close because they didn't line up and they were kind of flimsy.

silentgrayfellow · 10-05-2010, 07:11 PM

Over $16 K for a knockoff? I don't think so...

Matt7even · 10-06-2010, 07:40 AM

Sure just about everyone (including Harley) has jumped on the blacked out sport fairing bagger theme by now. But what sets the Vulcan apart I think is that it does it for $16,500 without sacrificing standard features, reliablilty, or performance. Brand loyalists my scoff but I think the Vaquero will appeal to the new bike buyer on a budget that is looking for the best value for the $.

seruzawa · 10-06-2010, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt7even

Sure just about everyone (including Harley) has jumped on the blacked out sport fairing bagger theme by now. But what sets the Vulcan apart I think is that it does it for $16,500 without sacrificing standard features, reliablilty, or performance. Brand loyalists my scoff but I think the Vaquero will appeal to the new bike buyer on a budget that is looking for the best value for the $.

You have actual evidence that other brands "sacrifice reliability or performance or standard features"? I'd like to see it. $16.5K is no bargain.

trenttheuncatchable · 10-06-2010, 09:10 AM

I would rather have a liquid-cooled bike than an air-cooled one. So I actually prefer this Kawi over the Harley. I don't really care about the "clone" argument. That said, I'm looking at an air-cooled 2004 V-Star 1100 this weekend, simply because the price is so good. Now that I'm not putting bikes on credit anymore, Harleys are out of my price range.

Kevin_Duke · 10-06-2010, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by trenttheuncatchable

I would rather have a liquid-cooled bike than an air-cooled one. So I actually prefer this Kawi over the Harley. I don't really care about the "clone" argument. That said, I'm looking at an air-cooled 2004 V-Star 1100 this weekend, simply because the price is so good. Now that I'm not putting bikes on credit anymore, Harleys are out of my price range.

If you could find a V-Star 950 in your price range, that's a more modern and nicer-looking bike than the 1100, IMO.

Buzglyd · 10-06-2010, 09:56 AM

You gotta admit, Vulcan Vaquero is a hilarious name.

Vaquero is how a Mexican would say cowboy.

Dr. Spock in a cowboy hat?

The_AirHawk · 10-06-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Buzglyd

You gotta admit, Vulcan Vaquero is a hilarious name.

Vaquero is how a Mexican would say cowboy.

Dr. Spock in a cowboy hat?

"Yippee-Ki-Yi-That-Is-Not-Logical, Mother-F-Bomber!"

10-05-2010, 05:01 AM	#1
Administrator Administrator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: On My Bike Posts: 0	2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Preview Original Article: 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Preview Please discuss the Motorcycle.com article 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Vaquero Preview in our Motorcycle Forums below. Use the reply button to let others know your comments or feedback on the article. Constructive criticism is always appreciated, along with your thoughts and personal opinions on the bikes and products we have tested.

10-05-2010, 07:37 AM	#2
bigjames Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Macon, ga Posts: 409	Still glad I bought a... 2010 Road King, this thing is but another case of a company out of ideas so they have to borrow some other companies heritage to make their "own". Come on Kawasaki, you can do better (and do) than cloning.

10-06-2010, 07:40 AM	#5
Matt7even Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 24	$$$ Sure just about everyone (including Harley) has jumped on the blacked out sport fairing bagger theme by now. But what sets the Vulcan apart I think is that it does it for $16,500 without sacrificing standard features, reliablilty, or performance. Brand loyalists my scoff but I think the Vaquero will appeal to the new bike buyer on a budget that is looking for the best value for the $.

10-06-2010, 09:10 AM	#7
trenttheuncatchable Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 891	I would rather have a liquid-cooled bike than an air-cooled one. So I actually prefer this Kawi over the Harley. I don't really care about the "clone" argument. That said, I'm looking at an air-cooled 2004 V-Star 1100 this weekend, simply because the price is so good. Now that I'm not putting bikes on credit anymore, Harleys are out of my price range. __________________ Near the sea, we forget to count the days ...

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10-05-2010, 11:49 AM	#3
King Vitamin Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 23	I hope it comes with better saddlebag lids than the Nomad. I looked at one of those in the showroom and could not get the lids to close because they didn't line up and they were kind of flimsy.

10-05-2010, 07:11 PM	#4
silentgrayfellow Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 320	Over $16 K for a knockoff? I don't think so...

10-06-2010, 09:56 AM	#9
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,850	You gotta admit, Vulcan Vaquero is a hilarious name. Vaquero is how a Mexican would say cowboy. Dr. Spock in a cowboy hat?