Any Motorcycle enthusiast?

[Gmoney]

Kawasaki: Vulcan S, $7.500 New

Anyone has this one? Thoughts, if you do post up. I have Researched this one and a Suzuki both are mid rides. Vulcan S chain drive. Suzuki M50 $8.500 shaft drive. New

 

[Arkh82]

If you like the bike, my opinion is shaft drive is the way to go. Pretty much zero maintenance. But can be pricey when time to repair/ replace it. I am currently riding a 2020 Honda Africa Twin. It’s chain drive and it would be nice not having to worry about adjusting the slack and making sure it stays properly lubricated.

“If designed and engineered well, drive shafts often last the life of a motorcycle without requiring any servicing or maintenance whatsoever.”

 

[mazersteven]

I am currently riding a 2020 Honda Africa Twin. It’s chain drive and it would be nice not having to worry about adjusting the slack and making sure it stays properly lubricated.

That bike would Suck if it was Shaft Drive. Yours a regular or Sport

 

[mazersteven]

What to ride a Cruiser. Be Cool doing it

2022 Bonneville T100

Timeless style, thrilling performance, and confidence-inspiring easy ride. The T100 is the perfect introduction to the iconic Bonneville family.

www.triumphmotorcycles.com

 

[mazersteven]

2020 Kawasaki W800 CAFE | Retro Modern Motorcycle | Authentic Style

The 2020 Kawasaki W800 CAFE motorcycle features authentic retro café-racer styling and a capable 773cc air-cooled vertical-twin engine that lets you ride in style.

m.kawasaki.com

 

[Gmoney]

2020 Kawasaki W800 CAFE | Retro Modern Motorcycle | Authentic Style

The 2020 Kawasaki W800 CAFE motorcycle features authentic retro café-racer styling and a capable 773cc air-cooled vertical-twin engine that lets you ride in style.

m.kawasaki.com

I looked at that one, it is nice, I'm was headed to New Orleans at the 1st week of September to do a look see of that Vulcan S. But with those two Storms headed into the Gulf of Mexico I sure I'll have to push that back a week maybe more.
They have one going for under 7k new. Out of that Suzuki M50 and that one you just posted up the Vulcan S has the smaller engine 649 cc.

 

[mazersteven]

smaller engine

Manufacturers are catering to the Explosion of Female Riders.
Don't forget to take your Helmet with you

 

[Gmoney]

What to ride a Cruiser. Be Cool doing it

2022 Bonneville T100

Timeless style, thrilling performance, and confidence-inspiring easy ride. The T100 is the perfect introduction to the iconic Bonneville family.

www.triumphmotorcycles.com

Gotta love Triumphs well built Solid bike. bit out my range price

 

[Gmoney]

Manufacturers are catering to the Explosion of Female Riders.
Don't forget to take your Helmet with you

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Lol, Won't be no bitch seat on that bike if I get it. Two bags will be added be about it. Last time I rode a bike was 87 when I sold off my Suzuki maduro it was Shaftdrive water cooled V-4 Engine. loved it sold it off for a 1979 Pontiac Trans Am with the T tops 400 small block engine. Turned it into a true Musclecar.

 

[mazersteven]

Find yourself one of these. I bet there are still new ones out there. Even a Pre Owned one from someone that bought it and selling with less then 1000 miles

 

[Gmoney]

If you like the bike, my opinion is shaft drive is the way to go. Pretty much zero maintenance. But can be pricey when time to repair/ replace it. I am currently riding a 2020 Honda Africa Twin. It’s chain drive and it would be nice not having to worry about adjusting the slack and making sure it stays properly lubricated.

“If designed and engineered well, drive shafts often last the life of a motorcycle without requiring any servicing or maintenance whatsoever.”

Agree, the 1k more with the Suzuki Shaft drive plus 805 cc engine get more for not much more.

 

[Gmoney]

Manufacturers are catering to the Explosion of Female Riders.
Don't forget to take your Helmet with you

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That's one of those hats that Canadian people use right? lol

 

[Arkh82]

That bike would Suck if it was Shaft Drive. Yours a regular or Sport

Well yeah lol given what it’s designed for, shaft would be terrible. It’s an adventure sports es dct.

 

[Gmoney]

Manufacturers are catering to the Explosion of Female Riders.
Don't forget to take your Helmet with you

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That Kawasaki Sealed chain drive, I do Prefer belt drive. Harley Davison, overrated overstated way over priced well like a Hog.

 

[MR.MAGOO]

As a teenager I had wanted a motorcycle, my mom in particular was dead set against it, "those things are DANGEROUS" she'd say. (like the kid in that Christmas movie who wanted a BB gun "You'll shoot your eye out") Anyway after my mom passed away, and at age 24 I bought a bike.

This isn't the actual one I owned, just a picture from the internet. Mine was the exact same model, year, color, etc. 1979 Honda CB650. Only rode it a few years, sold it for a pittance after I moved to a different town.

 

[mysunmylune]

Stumbled upon this thread from '20 - time sure does fly! I've ridden a Vulcan S before and loved the feel, though I've always been more of a Suzuki kinda guy. Chain vs. shaft drive, that age-old debate, huh? Both have their merits.
By the way, while you were researching the Vulcan S and Suzuki M50, did you also look into the aftermarket upgrades or enhancements? Found this gem of a site, don-performance.com, that's got some sweet gear and parts that might interest you, especially if you're thinking of tweaking things a bit. Hope you ended up with a ride that's been treating you well these past few years!