Advice on 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

dlaymansr · 03-27-2007, 10:52 PM

I have owned Honda Shadows and have been very pleased with their performance. I have been looking for one and came across a 07 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom. Very lean bike. I also came across a 02 Vulcan 800 with 6000 miles on it for $3900.

Can someone advise which is the better of the bikes, as I have never owned a Kawaski, but really like the looks of the custom.

Happy Motoring.
D

Kodatech · 03-30-2007, 07:56 AM

post this in the lobby or the cruiser area to get alot more replies

blackie1491 · 03-30-2007, 06:08 PM

Both are good bikes, it is just what would make you happy.

critter · 03-31-2007, 10:36 PM

i have an 06 900 classic, which is basically the same bike from the gas tank down. it is a good bike, no problems at all, and it has quite a bit of power. it's got a fatboy kinda look to it, beach bar style handlebars, and it sits pretty low. great street cruiser, but i wouldn't take it on long trips even if you added bags. if you're going two up, you probably should both be small or medium sized at the most. anything else i can hep with, let me know.

Kodatech · 04-02-2007, 12:32 PM

so, did you decide on one yet? from all the pictures, i like the 900 the best, cause of the huge front wheel, but they are all good bikes

Kodatech · 04-02-2007, 12:38 PM

http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...can-900-a.html

hammersfan · 04-03-2007, 05:39 PM

From the reviews I have read the 900 is a definite improvement. Belt drive as opposed to chain and more power for starters.

GregR1 · 04-03-2007, 06:09 PM

they are NICE bikes to be sure. if i could afford to own and have the space to store two bikes, the V900 Custom would be the bike i'd add (moreso than the v-star 1300)

wildwolf · 04-09-2007, 10:24 AM

I like the 900 custom a lot.

peter-reebok · 04-09-2007, 07:49 PM

Went to buy the Vulcan - came home with a Suzuki M50!

Better ground clearance - tubeless tyres, shaft drive, and 30% less price!

Friend stayed with original plan - we have ridden for about 8000 kms each, both of us are happy with our bikes.

VN900 seems to be a little less nimble, especially at low speeds.
High speed sweepers show up the ground clearance issue.

GregR1 · 04-09-2007, 07:55 PM

ground clearance is bad on the custom as well? i've read that it sucks on the classic, but though that the custom would be noticeably better. blimey...

up here the price diff isn't that big - around 8700 for the m50 and 9500 for the v900. looks like suzuki is doing a better job in oz!

hammersfan · 04-09-2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregR1

ground clearance is bad on the custom as well? i've read that it sucks on the classic, but though that the custom would be noticeably better. blimey...

up here the price diff isn't that big - around 8700 for the m50 and 9500 for the v900. looks like suzuki is doing a better job in oz!

Last year Newmarket Suzuki was selling the 06 M50's for $6995. Got mine for $7300 before I saw the 6995 deal !

peter-reebok · 04-09-2007, 11:14 PM

When I bought my bike last Nov 06, the VN900 was a new bike, and the M50 had some runouts before the new model came.

dealers were standing around insisting they wouldn't discount the VN and were supposedly selling all they could get at 16500 ride away.
My mate paid 14300.
I paid 10,000 OTD for the M50.

Kawasaki dealers stand their ground
Suzuki dealers help you own one.

dlaymansr · 04-19-2007, 12:21 AM

I really liked the 900 custom best of all, but since I am just recovering from a broken leg, didn't quite know how the riding would affect me,, so I opted for a 01 800 custom, very low miles and decent price. Thanks for the advice.

dlaymansr · 04-19-2007, 12:23 AM

THe 800 classic I bought had Vance and hines stright shots, no baffles in them, too loud,, I bought baffles and put in the pipes, but it is still too lould. Where is the best place to pick up some mufflers or some type of baffles to make the bike run with a little less noise.

blackie1491 · 04-20-2007, 01:49 AM

Check ebay for pipes.

03-27-2007, 10:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
dlaymansr Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 11	Advice on 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom I have owned Honda Shadows and have been very pleased with their performance. I have been looking for one and came across a 07 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom. Very lean bike. I also came across a 02 Vulcan 800 with 6000 miles on it for $3900. Can someone advise which is the better of the bikes, as I have never owned a Kawaski, but really like the looks of the custom. Happy Motoring. D

03-31-2007, 10:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
critter Where Am I ? Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: 2006 Yamaha Roadstar Midnight Silverado Location: Indiana Posts: 28	i have an 06 900 classic, which is basically the same bike from the gas tank down. it is a good bike, no problems at all, and it has quite a bit of power. it's got a fatboy kinda look to it, beach bar style handlebars, and it sits pretty low. great street cruiser, but i wouldn't take it on long trips even if you added bags. if you're going two up, you probably should both be small or medium sized at the most. anything else i can hep with, let me know. __________________ my two rides: 06 Yamaha Roadstar Midnight Silverado and 04 Nissan Titan

04-03-2007, 05:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
hammersfan U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 2008 C90 SE Location: Ajax ,Ontario ,Canada Posts: 1,233	From the reviews I have read the 900 is a definite improvement. Belt drive as opposed to chain and more power for starters. __________________ Ride Safe Hammersfan

04-03-2007, 06:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	they are NICE bikes to be sure. if i could afford to own and have the space to store two bikes, the V900 Custom would be the bike i'd add (moreso than the v-star 1300) Last edited by GregR1; 04-07-2007 at 10:52 AM.

04-09-2007, 10:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
wildwolf Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: 1999 vs800 intruder Location: Delta Junction, AK Posts: 705	I like the 900 custom a lot. __________________

03-30-2007, 07:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kodatech Handlebar Consultant Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 616	post this in the lobby or the cruiser area to get alot more replies

03-30-2007, 06:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Both are good bikes, it is just what would make you happy.

04-02-2007, 12:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Kodatech Handlebar Consultant Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 616	so, did you decide on one yet? from all the pictures, i like the 900 the best, cause of the huge front wheel, but they are all good bikes

04-02-2007, 12:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Kodatech Handlebar Consultant Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 616	http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...can-900-a.html

04-09-2007, 07:49 PM	#10 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	Went to buy the Vulcan - came home with a Suzuki M50! Better ground clearance - tubeless tyres, shaft drive, and 30% less price! Friend stayed with original plan - we have ridden for about 8000 kms each, both of us are happy with our bikes. VN900 seems to be a little less nimble, especially at low speeds. High speed sweepers show up the ground clearance issue.

04-09-2007, 07:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
GregR1 ... Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,308	ground clearance is bad on the custom as well? i've read that it sucks on the classic, but though that the custom would be noticeably better. blimey... up here the price diff isn't that big - around 8700 for the m50 and 9500 for the v900. looks like suzuki is doing a better job in oz!

04-09-2007, 11:14 PM	#13 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	When I bought my bike last Nov 06, the VN900 was a new bike, and the M50 had some runouts before the new model came. dealers were standing around insisting they wouldn't discount the VN and were supposedly selling all they could get at 16500 ride away. My mate paid 14300. I paid 10,000 OTD for the M50. Kawasaki dealers stand their ground Suzuki dealers help you own one.

04-19-2007, 12:21 AM	#14 (permalink)
dlaymansr Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 11	I really liked the 900 custom best of all, but since I am just recovering from a broken leg, didn't quite know how the riding would affect me,, so I opted for a 01 800 custom, very low miles and decent price. Thanks for the advice.

04-19-2007, 12:23 AM	#15 (permalink)
dlaymansr Newbie Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 11	Looking for 800 classic mufflers THe 800 classic I bought had Vance and hines stright shots, no baffles in them, too loud,, I bought baffles and put in the pipes, but it is still too lould. Where is the best place to pick up some mufflers or some type of baffles to make the bike run with a little less noise.

04-20-2007, 01:49 AM	#16 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,333	Check ebay for pipes.

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