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tlwisner · 05-30-2006, 04:49 PM

I finally saw a Vulcan 900 in person. I thought it was a 1500 or 1600 until I read the 900 on the air cleaner. This is a really nice bike, I'm very impressed - but I'll keep the C50. Anybody looking at buying a C50 should do themselves a favor and be sure to check out the Vulcan 900!

Uechi Kid · 06-01-2006, 09:33 PM

There are a lot of them showing up on the Kawasaki forum. Seems to be the bike of choice these days.

barrynfla · 06-16-2006, 08:09 PM

Hey there Tim, how ya doin'? Got a 900 Classic a few weeks ago and love the thing. I considered a C50 or M50 but this one was used with 745 miles on it and I got a pretty good deal. I still spend most of my time on VR, though. Gotta keep up with all the latest goin's on. And, of course, all of us Central Florida Vols still get together a lot.

Take care and ride safe,

Barry

RobLaw · 10-22-2006, 01:02 AM

Hey folks...

This is exactly the question I was hoping to get opinions on.

I am looking at the Suzuki M50 and Kawasaki Vulcon 900.

Does anyone have any insights on them?...Is one noticeably better than the other?...How different are they?

Thanks much...
R.

Firephighter · 11-14-2006, 08:07 PM

Hey Roblaw,

I was in the same situation as you last August. I was looking at both the Suzuki and the Kawasaki. It took about three days of comparison, but in the end I just went with the one that I thought was the better looking. Money was close, power too. So just go with what you like.

texrider · 11-14-2006, 08:21 PM

I put almost four thousand miles on my '05 M-50, before trading it for a '06 Vulcan 900 Classic. Both bikes do a lot of things well, and ride bigger than their displacement would suggest.

In my opinion, the Kawi is bigger, faster, and looks better...

SpaceCaveman · 11-17-2006, 12:25 AM

A friend of mine has the vulcan,very nice.My wife looked at this bike when buying hers buy said it seemed top heavy compared to the M 50.She bought the M 50.Personally I think the Vulcan has more power,but to each his or her own.Look at the specs on both bikes and sit on both of them before buying.You will know the right bike for you.

peter-reebok · 12-27-2006, 01:43 AM

Here in Australia, there is about a 3k difference in price between a C50, M50, and the VN900.

Had plenty of Kawasaki's before, and liked the VN a lot, but 3k is 3k! Bought the M50.

Jackalope · 03-04-2007, 02:16 PM

The only real difference I've heard was (a) the Kawasaki is marginally faster AFTER it gets the revs up and it grounds sooner than a C50 (which means a lot faster than the M50). On the other side, the Kaw is styled in a much more seamless, integrated way.

GregR1 · 03-06-2007, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackalope

... it grounds sooner than a C50 (which means a lot faster than the M50)...

there's the Custom version that i've been eyeing - no boards! plus to me it looks nicer than the Classic.

c_law23 · 08-14-2007, 10:04 PM

I have the 900 custom, and was also looking at the very same bikes, i paid more and couldnt be happier...

i agree 3k is 3k, but spending 5k on something that you dont like as much isnt worth saving the 3k imo

nolafishr · 02-22-2008, 07:52 PM

The Vulcan 900 is a nice Bike and perfect size, I like the way the Bike is set up and the features. I was looking at one when I was shopping, a 06 with a few hundred miles for $6000.00 and I found My 05 Roadstar with 515 miles for $6700.00 and I chose the Roadstar, more Bike for the Money. If I could get a second Bike I would consider the Vulcan 900.

2005 Roadstar 1700 Maroon

Spartanfan23 · 04-13-2008, 09:26 PM

I looked at both and decided on the Kawi. Just something about it get me more than the C50

05-30-2006, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	Really nice Vulcan 900 I finally saw a Vulcan 900 in person. I thought it was a 1500 or 1600 until I read the 900 on the air cleaner. This is a really nice bike, I'm very impressed - but I'll keep the C50. Anybody looking at buying a C50 should do themselves a favor and be sure to check out the Vulcan 900! __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

06-01-2006, 09:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Uechi Kid Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: 04 M95, Yamaha VStar 650 Location: Antioch, Ca. Posts: 744	There are a lot of them showing up on the Kawasaki forum. Seems to be the bike of choice these days. __________________ "Carpe Diem"

11-14-2006, 08:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
texrider Sprocket Pilot Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: '04 Vulcan 2000, '05 VTX1800 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 866	I put almost four thousand miles on my '05 M-50, before trading it for a '06 Vulcan 900 Classic. Both bikes do a lot of things well, and ride bigger than their displacement would suggest. In my opinion, the Kawi is bigger, faster, and looks better... __________________ "Sprocket to me, baby!"

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SpaceCaveman Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: Suzuki M109R,M50 wife,s bike Location: Panama City Beach Posts: 14	A friend of mine has the vulcan,very nice.My wife looked at this bike when buying hers buy said it seemed top heavy compared to the M 50.She bought the M 50.Personally I think the Vulcan has more power,but to each his or her own.Look at the specs on both bikes and sit on both of them before buying.You will know the right bike for you.

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peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: was Suzuki M50 - Now M109 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 672	Here in Australia, there is about a 3k difference in price between a C50, M50, and the VN900. Had plenty of Kawasaki's before, and liked the VN a lot, but 3k is 3k! Bought the M50.

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Jackalope Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: in my future Location: Roswell, Ga. Posts: 62	The only real difference I've heard was (a) the Kawasaki is marginally faster AFTER it gets the revs up and it grounds sooner than a C50 (which means a lot faster than the M50). On the other side, the Kaw is styled in a much more seamless, integrated way.

08-14-2007, 10:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
c_law23 Newbie Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: 2007 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom Location: central ohio Posts: 17	I have the 900 custom, and was also looking at the very same bikes, i paid more and couldnt be happier... i agree 3k is 3k, but spending 5k on something that you dont like as much isnt worth saving the 3k imo

02-22-2008, 07:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
nolafishr Where Am I ? Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 26	The Vulcan 900 is a nice Bike and perfect size, I like the way the Bike is set up and the features. I was looking at one when I was shopping, a 06 with a few hundred miles for $6000.00 and I found My 05 Roadstar with 515 miles for $6700.00 and I chose the Roadstar, more Bike for the Money. If I could get a second Bike I would consider the Vulcan 900. 2005 Roadstar 1700 Maroon

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Spartanfan23 Newbie Joined: Mar 2008 Bike: Red/black 2008 Kawi 900 LT Location: Northwest Lower Michigan Posts: 23	I looked at both and decided on the Kawi. Just something about it get me more than the C50

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