2005 Kawasaki Vulcan® 1500 Classic

This is my first bike, and I like everything about it so far. It rides like it(TM)s teaching me, and I wouldn(TM)t Change a thing.

I bought this June 2008 from a friend who bought it new it's got 50,000 miles have had no problems great bike

I've owned this bike from brand new...and it has used oil almost from the day I bought it. This year, it started using oil at a rate of 1.5-2 quarts every 700 miles. Luckily for me, I purchased the extended warranty and the repair was covered. Rides great, but to need new pistons, rings, and seals ... at 22,000 is a bit of a sore spot for me. I would never expect a bike to wear out that quickly...

My first bike in a long time. I ride my son-in-law's Harley springer soft tail and my son's Kawasaki vulcan 800 that has been retro'd. My SIL took my bike for a ride and said,"That is like riding a Cadillac!" Now, I like the Harley and have put a thousand miles or more on it. This 1500 Vulcan is ... smoother, every bit as fast maybe a little faster, and much more comfortable. Did I say 0-80 in 5 seconds? Great bike!

I purchased this bike last year (2009) and rode it for the season. I live in Vancouver BC, so the season is about 6-8 months long. I have to say it has been a dream to ride.

Shocks are smooth and makes you feel like you are riding on a cloud. The leather seat compliments that. I have left ... the stock seat on the bike and it still feels like a gel pillow. Super comfortable evan after 5 years of use. Can't beat the quality.

The frame and balance of the bike makes it easy to steer and fantastic to ride. You feel compact yet relaxed and in complete control with the stretched out riding position. I've added highway foot pegs on my crash bars for the added comfortability.

The fuel injected 1500cc engine has smooth deliverance of power. The shifting is butter smooth with and you will always have torque to draw on. I'm easily the powerhouse bike on the road.

I can't imagine a better machine for the money. If you can pick yourself up a bike like this you will not regret it. Maintenenace will be minimal and cost little. Kawasaki has been building and racing bike for many years and have perfected their machine. Enjoy.