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The 2009 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Electra Glide takes on the 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager for bragging rights as the top V-Twin cruiser motorcycle in this comparison review. Read the full comparison test: www.motorcycle-...
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@rogersmith5371 4 года назад

This video was made almost 10 years ago to the day I found it. I'll own up to 2 things at the start. I own and 2010 Kawasaki Voyager and I've never ridden the Harley Ultra Classic Electra Glide. Given that the "review" seems to find in all the areas that matter; the engine, the brakes especially and ABS, the cost and value for money the Kawasaki is better and represents value for money, at a saving of between $4K and $5K, not an insignificant amount. In my view you should ride what you like, what you can afford and what will get you where you want to go. To me the ride is the thing not the machine. If you like Harley ride one. I liked a Goldwing and rode one but couldn't justify the price so I got the Voyager. Thanks for your video.

@Sig721Tau 10 лет назад

How come Harley riders always talk about resale value? You buy a bike to ride it not to worry about resale value. There are more Harley Davidsons on eBay or Craigslist than any other bike. There's a reason for that.

@funkeytoad08 10 лет назад

I noticed this same thing while shopping on line. After I made the decision to go with a Kawasaki Voyager or Yamaha Venture I found far fewer of these bikes for sale. Had to wade through 20 Harleys to see 4 of those and your right, there is a reason for that.

@debelt 10 лет назад

funkeytoad08 You'll hardly ever see a Venture on a Yamaha dealer's sales floor. Not a popular bike, but they have a loyal following among the owners. That V-4 is bullet proof and they're really comfortable.

@Paiste402 9 лет назад

I'd say thats because you are comparing a BRAND to a PRODUCT LINE. Inlude all of the Kawasakis ie small to mid cruisers and sport bikes and there are thousands more Kawakas than Harleys on the ads.

@renniey 7 лет назад

How much did Harley pay you for this review?

@pbocherel 12 лет назад

I agree 100%. I did a thorough investigation and tested all 3 bikes: Harley EG Limited, Honda GW and Kawa 2012 Voyager 1700 ABS. No comparison whatsoever in term of $ value with Voyager 1700 ABS, I got it for $15495 vs way over $23K for a similarly equipped HD Ultra or a GW. Riding enjoyment is equal on both 3 bikes. 1400 miles/week the past 3 weeks, 37,6 mpg so far but I'm expecting better mpg, I'm very happy with my choice.

@ericprater1970 4 года назад

I've had both bikes prefer the Kawasaki by far Harley not being liquid-cooled does it make sense in today's environment and the only thing the Harley gave me was a oil spot in the driveway next time need someone who is not biased to Harley to do a proper review

@Honourable66 8 лет назад

I could never bring myself to buy a Harley at the prices they are in the uk, there are far better bikes out there for less money.

@matdunchescy6709 9 лет назад

I'm a die-hard Harley guy, I love them all day. If you want a touring bike though, Vulcan is as good as it gets, they're dead smooth and are pulling hard at 120+ I lived in Cali and hit a gator splitting lanes through a big sweeper. It was the main section of tread that I hit, enough that the whole bike got airborn and I didn't lose control. I had a full dress Harley and it was snappy but at no point in the power was it superior to the Vulcan, the comfort was limited to about 80 before you really started to feel the road. I roadtripped through western states and I could run 90+ miles an hour all day, I did 1200 miles in 2 days and felt fine the 3rd day going horseback riding in Yellowstone.

@ou8126 6 месяцев назад

What??

@chetzemiah 8 лет назад

So.....the final conclusion, the Vulcan has better engine, better brakes better controls and way more cheap, but the harley is the best because it has better speakers, better chasis and better seat. Well.....that's very professional

@jonathanbachman2339 5 лет назад

Ciprian Chitimia This is not personal. The Harley is better. Better built. Better engineered. Ride is better. Handling is better. The Vulcan is a very good bike no doubt. It is just inferior to the Harley. If you prefer the Vulcan so be it. But there comes a time when you understand that HD is a superior motorcycle to the rest of the world. For Cruising. It is not difficult to figure out. Stop hating and start appreciating. HD has always been and always will be a better bike than anything from Europe or Japan. You can deny it. You can say whatever you want. Facts are undisputed.

@ridicule35 4 года назад

@@jonathanbachman2339 Harley building the same bike for a 100 years. No engineering/innovation there. It is an expensive badge and it helps stroke the ego. For what the HD costs, it does not deliver.

@jonathanbachman2339 4 года назад

ridicule35 You keep telling yourself that.Justification is another form of ignorance.

@ridicule35 4 года назад

@@jonathanbachman2339 after 2 bmw 1200rt and 2 bmw k1600gt I know why they cost what they cost. I am not afraid to spend. I just don't believe in paying a badge, T-shirt and lifestyle.

@jonathanbachman2339 4 года назад

ridicule35 You ignorance is almost as bad as your uneducated grammar. The lack of reliability, poor build quality and your willingness to spend that kind of money for an inferior product renders your post along the same level as a Dr. Seuss book. There is a reason Skoal chewing lemmings buy European badge buckets and post idiotic ramblings. These mental heavyweights are hoping to find reassurance from other marsupials. Best of luck. Most idiots do not reveal their lack of intelligence by telling the world the 2 bikes they supposedly own are the 2 worst units the Bavarian company produces.

@robertsalyers1351 3 года назад

I'd Rather ride a Yamaha or Kawasaki any day than a Harley

@felixfonseca1284 9 лет назад

I just trade in my Venture 2006 where I put 79,000 miles without a single important issue (battery $89 and cluch $120) for a 2012 Voyager only because Yamaha stop doing Ventures. I feel OK with the Kawasaki and it look beautiful. But I'll comeback to Ventures if they comeback to the market. A lot better comfort. Harley? If you like live in the shop and paying tons of money is a bike for you.

@randyhutchinson9910 6 лет назад

Felix Fonseca I don't live in a shop, and I don't pay tons of money, but then, I own several Harley Davidson motorcycles, I love riding original bikes, not 2 bit knock offs

@larryhoughton8574 7 лет назад

I rode Kawasaki vulcans for decades and found them to be great bikes and had no complaints. But when it comes to touring cross country, sorry guys the Harley big twins are a far superior machine. For years i was a member of the Vulcan Riders (VROC). I put 90,000 on a Soft tail, 85,000 on a Road king and now ride an Electra Glide Classic. Not for looks but comfort and reliability. I once Bitched about the Harley and the dress up riders and I know they are out there. But the ones with the problems with other brands was not the Harley riders.

@MotorDanko 9 лет назад

Harley vs Kawasaki or Harley review?

@scarystories190 4 года назад

Kawasaki all day.

@travisglenn146 8 лет назад

I have a kawasaki and I call bull shit on how far you can lean over the bike before hitting hard parts

@PatKittle 7 лет назад

In the video the Harley never leaned much at all.

@jonjones1000 3 года назад

Amen......mine goes Waaayyyy over. I love my vulcan

@rogersmith5371 3 года назад

You clearly favour the Harley and that's OK it's often a matter of personal taste. I have the 2010 model of the Kawasaki. I've never found the suspension soft whether 1 or 2 up. Whilst people buy bikes after considering lots of factors I feel price is a major factor. The Kawa is almost half the price ride away in Australia. In my own case I've put over 90k/kms on it and never had an issue of any sort. I hear all sorts of rumours about Harleys and their lack of reliability and the high cost of repairs. Of course they may all be Harley haters.

@stevenhooten4275 2 года назад

Well my dad loves harley davidson but after about 40 years or riding em he finally said enough is enough and went with a older yamaha and loved it 9ver harley on the price wise part cause parts are way cheaper then harley for a front fairing harley wanted 500 dollars a without installing it with installing it was around 650 yamaha was only 300 with them installing it but I'm a Kawasaki lover I just sold my 2019 Kawasaki teryx 2 base model for 10k bought it for 11k only drove it 4 times had 45 hours with 23.7 miles on it

@Podmanaus 12 лет назад

He says "in the parking lot it is easy to handle" but you can tell from the vid, when he was in the parking lot he was acting like he was driving the Flintstones car. Must be him as its not the bike LOL

@jefflynch526 3 года назад

Lol!!! I noticed that too... brotha was peddling that boulder!!

@edbigtruck 5 лет назад

I love my 2018 Kawasaki Voyager.

@alphasixnova5130 8 лет назад

Lol how biased is this?? Pro harley for sure. Next time get a real rider to do the comparison.

@randyhutchinson9910 6 лет назад

alphaSIX NOVA you can't?! why not ??

@UncleRobsGarage 3 года назад

Can he say really really, anymore?

@Shaggy_Campbell 7 лет назад

I own the Harley Heritage Soft Tail and the Kawasaki Nomad Vulcan 1700,,cant pick between them,, the Harley is easier to push backwards with your legs being lighter I recon,, but the 2 drag at about the same lean,, and the Harley has the 103ci enjine high output,, Its just hard to pick between them, I ride em both ;)

@scratchjackson 14 лет назад

Two wheels are two wheels, just enjoy the open road and the freedom that we have. I love my 2000 voyager XII, Harley's are nice bikes no doubt, but I have been told that you need to trade them in at 60,000 miles by Harley owners. However, I have seen 200,000 miles on a Voyager XII. Either or they are fun to ride have a blast and happy riding!!

@Spearfisher1970 13 лет назад

I bought my Vulcan (not a 1700) from a guy who owned it in Arizona. He had interesting stories to tell of riders touring and cruising on Harleys having to stop their bikes to let them cool down when the water-cooled bikes didn't need to. Sure, for 95% of the USA that may not be a problem, but for the hot states it is something to consider if your goal is to ride distances.

@Samuel10463 10 лет назад

Wait. Kawi has better engine, brakes, liquid cooled, as comfortable as hd.... but hd won again? Speakers? Really? Unsubscribed. Not wasting my time here. Goodbye.

@suomynona 9 лет назад

listen to this man

@Paiste402 9 лет назад

But doesnt lean as well, rides worse and doesn't sound as good.

@1revhead 9 лет назад

zac Funny, they didn't mention anything about the adjustable suspension, I wonder if they knew it had it?

@PatKittle 7 лет назад

He says you can lean the Harley way over. But nowhere in the video do we see the evidence.

@casperghost3433 7 лет назад

speakers are more important than anything on a bike I thought you guys would know that but how reliable is the Harley?

@michaelreynolds5830 6 лет назад

I ve had 3 vulcans, a 900, a1500, and a 1700. I never met anyone on a stock harley that could stay up with me all day touring. Half the time , half the Harleys were broke or breaking. I had a 9000.00 dollar Kawa 1500 that passed every Harley I saw to and from Sturgis from Texas. Harley only wishes they had the power and dependability of Kawasaki.

@mont10000 6 лет назад

I've tried dozens of bikes, owned over a dozen, and currently riding a VN1600, which I love. The big HD road bikes are simply on a different level. I don't understand the bashing here.

@mcjitsu 6 лет назад

The Vulcan suspension is very easy to adjust and has a wide range. It can also be up graded easily for about $500 and puts it along with or ahead of the Harley. Cheap floor board kit solves the lean angle. Still save thousands of dollars and the engine design is nearly bullet proof. There are a lot of Vulcans out there with more than 100,000 trouble free miles on them. Also there is very little to do as far as maintenance on Vulcans, no humongous multiweek long shop visits.

@kidronreddy1671 Год назад

Hi Steve is there an email address where I can communicate directly with You Sir?I am aware that You are an aviation mechanic as well.Thanks

@geraldscott9446 7 лет назад

First of all, I hate electronics on motor vehicles, both bikes and cars. For me there is no decision to make here. I would buy the Harley no matter what I had to give up over any other bike, mainly because of the Harley engine. The name on the tank has nothing to do with it. If the Kawasaki felt and sounded like the Harley I would buy it. But it doesn't. Since these are v-twin cruisers, they should have aftermarket exhausts. But an aftermarket exhaust will never make the Kawasaki sound like the Harley. And the Kawasaki engine will never feel like the Harley engine. The only thing the two engines really have in common is that they are both v-twins. The Harley lets you feel and hear the engine. The Kawasaki is a sewing machine by comparison. And I see no point in putting a stereo system on a motorcycle. For me the music on a motorcycle comes out the exhaust pipe. I see the Kawasaki appealing to someone who would otherwise want a Goldwing, but didn't like the scooter on steroids look. It's almost as smooth and quiet.

@blazblu82 12 лет назад

At least the metrics are reliable

@PLEEUZ 14 лет назад

Why do people bother with these kind of comparisons? Harley almost always is going to come out on top because "it's a harley". The Japanese bike can win overwhelmingly in almost all categories but the Harley almost always comes out on top. Whats up with that? I have nothing against Harley but good grief. Can't we get a little honesty going here? Sheez!

@princejamesjp 14 лет назад

This kid cracks me up. I would bet that he was paid a good penny to make those remarks. You can tell he really does not know what he is saying. I own a 2009 Voyager and before I bought it I did test ride a Harley Ultra Classic. I chose the Voyager because of the good ride, dependability, and it had nothing to do with the price. So let him keep his Harley.

@justocruz7479 10 лет назад

I'm curious as to what the reviewer meant when he said this bike wasn't on the same level as the HD. How so? It's got more power, better brakes, just as comfortable. The only thing he pointed out that in his opinion was superior was the handling and the stereo. Handling would be individual opinion, stereo obviously is fact. Exhaust sound, get outta here, a harley doesn't even sound like a harley until you add aftermarket pipes to it.

@danielmedina-sg2eh 9 лет назад

no, no esta al mismo nivel,ya que es superior en todo la kawasaki al harley

@takingoutthetrash1512 9 лет назад

Justo Cruz ITS CALL RACISM... People never want to admit that Asians build better and more reliable machine

@justocruz7479 7 лет назад

***** I've ridden a 2016 Ultra, 2012 SG and I own a 2015 SGS. I'm sorry if it offends you but my opinion hasn't changed. You stuck up HD owners are tagged and branded. Blinded by the bullshit. Kinda like apple vs android. Bottom line as far as handling, reliability, power and speed, imports are the best. Period.

@justocruz7479 7 лет назад

***** oh and as far as being worthless, go trade your HD in at an HD stealership and see if your opiniin doesn't change.

@magneticredcorvette9051 7 лет назад

+wq1299 , I like all the bikes oh yeah but Harley is better you're a piece of shit man that is the reason I don't buy a Harley because you guys just talk shit about others bikes

@vikingraider1 8 лет назад

I would question the comment that the reviewer made about the Vulcan having more power in the mid-range and the top end. I own a Vulcan and I defy any cruiser to have more torque at low end than the VN2000. From the lights the torque on a VN2000 is insane and all through the gears, even in fifth, there just seems to be more torque than any other bike I've ever ridden. I own both a Harley (sportster) and a VN2000. I agree on the comments about the Harley's price and that but for me, the Vulcan is the ultimate cruiser.

@vikingraider1 7 лет назад

No not comparing the torque - I'm comparing the build quality and value for money. Say for example a VN900 and an 883 XL Sportster the VN900 is way more bang for buck than the Sportster. Certainly in terms of build quality, value for money and reliability too.

@CactusJack252 7 лет назад

You have a Vulcan 2000. This is a 1700cc motor. Of course your will have more torque. The V2000 motors were probably the torquiest v twins ever made.

@vikingraider1 7 лет назад

Not comparing a vn2000 to a sportster, comparing the vn900 to the 883 sportster, both bikes which I've owned. The VN wipes the floor with the sportster in terms of build quality, reliability and value for money

@ronniec8038 6 лет назад

Hardleys can't touch a Vulcan, can't compare at any level. Right on brother.

@twahl67 12 лет назад

Keep in mind folks that this was done in 2009. Looking at the 09 Kaw I probably wouldn't have bought it, but there's been some changes that make a difference and I love my 2011. Both are still great bikes, but I put 8k miles on my Voyager in less than 5 months and I couldn't be happier.

@carl9531 2 года назад

And you won't have to rebuild your kawasaki motor every 30,000 miles.

@SweetLou0523 Год назад

@@carl9531 no, but when the front pulley grenades and stripes the output shaft splines, a shaft that cannot be removed without completely stripping and splitting the case (a $5k+ job) you definitely will wish you had better rebuild options. Kawasaki really screwed up with the 1700 transmission, that shaft was easily replaceable on the 900 for cheap. Beyond the pulley issue, losing 2nd gear is another common problem that also requires a full engine disassembly.

@jaybd9329 Год назад

@@SweetLou0523n all my research I have not found anything relating to a quality issue for 2nd gear. Can you provide details? My 2014 w 16k miles has been bulletproof, so far anyway. Or the front pulley issue.

@SweetLou0523 Год назад

@jaybd9329 bent shifter fork is the issue. Because second is where the power really starts to be applied, its not uncommon for people to roll on tje throttle before fully shifting into gear and that will damage the shifter fork which requires an entire engine strip down. Same thing with the improperly made and poorly designed transmission output shaft and pulley. The pully can fail, and strip out the teeth on the transmission output shaft which unlike other series of vulcans, cannot be replaced without again totally tearing down the engine. I believe the vulcan 900 can have that shaft replaced by pulling it from the opposite side of the case, not in the 1700 models. What's particularly insulting is there is no maintainece or servicing that will prevent the issue. It's just luck of the draw. The spline washer between the pulley and the pulley nut can fail, and allow the pulley to start wobbling which eats the spline teeth. Torquing the nut down super tight actually does nothing to prevent that. Using loctite on the spline shaft won't prevent it.

@jaybd9329 Год назад

@@SweetLou0523 Thanks. I read up on it and sounds like it’s few and far between, like any other bike an have issues, especially HD, of which I’ve had 3 with no problems. HD certainly have had their share of problems with slumping when they released their M8 engine back in 2017.

@michiobosozoku489 5 лет назад

Harley vs Kawa..what's the difference in price, can you upgrade speakers for that and do another review?

@smokinjoe4709 7 лет назад

Had to stop at 1:10... are you serious? lol You are not going to "surprise some sportbike riders on the turns"...

@rclines001 5 лет назад

Ya, I spit out a little of my drink when I heard him say that lol

@natesv04 2 года назад

Lmao was like yeah right

@carlosdsalas Год назад

Perhaps the MOST important question is WHY the price difference is SO BIG between two very, very, similar motorcycles, both fabricated by big brands like HD and Kwsk.

@jameswaddell8882 3 года назад

I got a 2003 vulcan classic I love it! I like harleys also but for alot less money I think you get a better bike with the vulcan

@mrpotatoheadracing 11 лет назад

Consumer Reports is a joke concerning accurate info. I remember in 2004 them saying the Nissan Titan was the best improved, strongest, reliable, you name it greatest truck to come out. In 2005 it made the list as one of the worst buys of 2004.

@randyhutchinson9910 6 лет назад

mrpotatoheadracing yep, right along with the rest of the rip off copys

@slickflyguy 12 лет назад

Gas mileage really suck on all the Kawasaki 1700 models. Have a 2010 Nomad and am barely getting 30mpg on super premium gas. My old 900 got over 45mpg on reg gas. What a difference. Next bike will be a Harley or Victory.

@randyhutchinson9910 6 лет назад

Packfan I've recently purchased a 1999 RoadKing, 88 cube, dual cams, 6 speed Baker transmission, absolutely love it! gas tank holds just under 5 gallons, just rode from Charlotte NC, to Longview Texas, in a day and a half, had a blast, enjoyed every mile, can't wait to ride back, Harley Davidson people are a special group, really welcoming, I love em!!

@stephensickels8714 2 года назад

Pogoee suspension on the K is super easy to adjust with preload and air in rear shock. Love my bike. Solid and suspension is way better than the hardley that I drove for a month. Bike blows the comparable Harley out of the water in every way. But that’s just my opinion since I like to drive more than repair. Ivan flash update some pipes and that’s it. Just miles now.

@edbigtruck 6 лет назад

I love my 2018 Voyager

@bracdc 14 лет назад

3:25 "when you hit a jump" ? Wow, I don't think I would be that brave to hit a jump on that kind of bike. Maybe it's just me....

@jamesriley1207 Год назад

Fun watching Adam in 2009!

@Miata822 11 лет назад

"...Harley Davison (sic) is the least expensive to maintain." That is not the experience of the Harley riders I know. I just had a major service on my Nomad: oil, brake, clutch, coolant fluids changed. Triple tree and swing arm bearings greased. Plugs, air filter, and rear tire changed (I bought the tire elsewhere). $714.00 That was the most expensive service in 25,000 miles. My buddy's Road Glide went in at 600 miles and they clipped him for $2000. He broke down on our next ride.

@VonLincoln1 11 лет назад

I here Harley is the second least dependable brand out there and Kawasaki ranks second best. Do you want to ride or spend time at the shop?

@JohnMcCagueSells 5 лет назад

Ride the one you like best. Period!

@CimarronPeacekeeper 13 лет назад

Ride what you like... who gives a shit what anyone thinks?

@ronaldkautz5264 Год назад

A biker is a biker is a biker no matter what they Ride I’ve had gold wings, 6 Harleys and My first Vulcan a 2001 with 35000 miles still snow on the ground up here near the Canadian border so I’m gonna change all the fluids and get ready to roll

@whb1965 14 лет назад

people commenting below.. listen to the review again.. before commenting.. thks

@slickflyguy 10 лет назад

I have a 2010 Kawi and I know the meaning of instability when I go over a bump at 80mph. The bike jumps up and lands hard and you feel it on your tailbone. The suspension does not absorb road imperfections like it should.

@davidparsons3586 10 лет назад

Change your shock oil. Front and rear. Night and day difference! Your bike is 4 years old and the shock oil should be changed every 2 years.

@matdunchescy6709 9 лет назад

Packfan I had an 04 and I hit a retread off a semi in a turn, lived in LA at the time and was splitting lanes, didn't go down, didn't tag the cars next to me. I used to have a full dress Harley and I surely would have lost it had I been on the HD.

@unclerobb9941 8 лет назад

a 2010 what?? the suspension on these baggers are adjustable. i had to dial mine in on my 11 vaquero and what a world of difference

@randyhutchinson9910 6 лет назад

Packfan been there, I heard bad stuff about Harley's, then I bought one, the people bitchin the most, are afraid to buy one, afraid their little world will grow, and it will, I love all of MY HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLES,

@alanwareham7391 6 лет назад

Could you please tell me how much the Harley cost and how much the Kawasaki cost

@dave_thomas 7 лет назад

New Subscriber. The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager is the better deal because you get more for your money.

@manahatizamorano8942 6 лет назад

Vulcan 2000 👍👏

@nuxboa 11 лет назад

I'm European ... and here the Harley Davidson is good mainly for its beauty and exhaust sound ... but in terms of reliability and engine technology and performance ... Kawasaki is superior in my opinion ... value for money Kawasaki wins ... I hope one day buy another bike and Voyager would be my choice ... good trips Anthony, you have an excellent bike for that, good choice and lengths ...

@baltsosser 3 года назад

Can you do an updated review between the same 2 bikes for 2020? The 2020 Voyager can be had for under $14K with great features...and even has a reverse to make parking anywhere easier.

@mindspinn311 3 года назад

This is a dead channel. MotoUSA doesn’t exist anymore. Adam Waheed works for Motorcyclist now.

@malcolmmathers2690 9 лет назад

maybe a little bias i think the kwaka cheaper to buy and probly cheaper to own in the long run as engine rebuilds are very costly a big harley down point.//

@TheSpritz0 10 лет назад

Damn good review!!!

@morrisdennis 2 года назад

I couldn't afford a hd until i got older. I started on metrics went 2 bmw then hd's. They are hella expensive but worth it imo...

@jacobowitness5564 4 года назад

To end the battle of which is better. As long as you ride two wheels your good in my books

@VoyagingVoyager 5 лет назад

When it comes to bang for your buck, the Kawasaki blows the Harley away. Also, this review is wrong about lean angle and dragging hard parts earlier on the kawi, I've extensively ridden them both and there is almost no difference in lean on them. This would appear to be a Harley funded review.

@Mitsaras-uw7bv 8 лет назад

Ok, i see! an american magazine reviewing an american motorcycle vs a japanese motorcycle. Who did you think the winner would be?

@randyhutchinson9910 6 лет назад

Mitsaras 1982 FUCK YOU

@whb1965 14 лет назад

@FullBloodedHmoob dont get ur panties in a bunch, my statement is based totally on my experience. i owned a 1994 honda 1100 shadow spirit, a 1998 suzuki lc 1500 and had trouble with both. my 2007 electra glide is trouble free so far.. just my opinion. love them all, just love the harley more..

@randyhutchinson9910 6 лет назад

whb1965 I hear ya, been there myself

@Jodyrides Год назад

I would not even consider buying at Harley Davidson. Not because they cost so much. And I know that they are much better than they were decades ago now that they are using Japanese ignition, fuel injection, and who knows what else.. I have been a motorcyclist for decades. I was a motorcycle mechanic at three different shops, I was a part-time motorcycle salesman during the busy seasons for 17 years. I have always heard of the issues with reliability with Harleys.. I just never got interested in them. I have had dozens of motorcycles over the decades. I at any one time usually had at least four motorcycles. A dirtbike, a trials, bike, a sport, bike, and a big touring bike. I’m not even counting the number of bikes I went through in my road racing days. where I won six championships, two time national champion in the eight years I raced.. I just never got into the Harleys. I think they signed the best, and they certainly have a great paint jobs. But I just don’t like them, and I would never even consider one.

@gcragg11 Год назад

Ive owned lots of Japanese bikes. While they are decent machines. None of them give me the enjoyment and sense of pride of ownership like my Harleys. I still own two Yammies a Kaw and ktm for dirt though. Its like us Harley enthusiasts say...if you gotta ask why....you'll never understand

@alexanderschmidt75 9 лет назад

Paint and bags does it make a better bike? Don'tthink so.

@Imachowderhead 7 лет назад

Ive ridden both bikes and the Kawi beats it hands down.

@randyhutchinson9910 6 лет назад

Imachowderhead are you stupid, or somethin ????

@terryjohn 9 лет назад

all i heard was blah, blah..not a good review

@morecringe89 5 лет назад

Voyager, no doubt. I would say 3 times cheaper, but I am not an expert

@federalwarhawk 11 лет назад

I always wondered if GM , used the same marketing strategy as Harley Davidson, pick one car style that is popular like a 1957, and produce it year after year, same motor,body style,drive train, etc every so often offer new colors,minor tweaks to motor, different chrome trim items, and label as a new model with different names like touring,sport,gt,etc, but still retained the inferior handling,braking,acceleration and fuel economy of a 1957 car, if Gm would get the same results.

@Danol123 6 лет назад

It sounds like we have another Harley only lover. Just trying to not speak to much crap about the Vulcan. I know for a fact that Vulcan is better than Harley. I have less power yes, but my bike actually harnesses all of that power, so despite being way smaller i still outrun that Electra Glide. And he’d do full throttle while i do half. I know, cause i’ve tried.

@metricOIL 3 года назад

That kawasaki is about $200 a month less.... $14k... this guys complaints... speakers are about $100.. change them... neck/steering bearings... change them... helps with feel....

@gburcaw 3 года назад

Um, isn’t the Ultra like 15 grand more than the Voyager? Now let’s compare a Porsche and a fucking Toyota.

@petro77vitch Год назад

Rode a Kawasaki 1700 cc vulcan from 2016 but in my opinion it has not enough power.. havent tried a HD yet..

@metricOIL 4 года назад

Voyager.... Cheaper insurance... Cheaper price.... Affordable...

@alsaint7944 4 года назад

1st review that i see that states the Kawasaki ride is worse.

@anthonygreaves4998 11 лет назад

Keep your HD, I will keep my Voyager along with the extra cash in my pocket. Hope you got lots of extra cash however, you will need it for repairs.

@randyhutchinson9910 6 лет назад

Anthony Greaves YOUR NEEDING it ,can't afford a real bike, green monster gotcha by your balls, huh HAHAHAHAHAHA

@onelionatplay 9 лет назад

pretty sure this guy gets a pay check from Harley lol

@froglaps 8 лет назад

+john b Yeah, I like the best seat he has ever sat on comment... Don't think he's ever sat on a goldwing!

@randyhutchinson9910 6 лет назад

john b jealous

@nobodysreview6137 3 года назад

Harley haters are something, they just cant stand that ElectraGlides are awesome. I ride a 2013 Streetglide with lower fairing, 13 inch Legend shocks, no abs or stupid computer screens, i bought a nice repair manual and do all my own work. Just ran a 3200 mile road trip, it was 100 degrees in the Utah desert and i was up 12,000 feet in Colorado with my DD Fatcat exhaust i installed myself and tuned myself without O2 sensors using Dynojet tuner that lets u manually raise up fuel and spark. Life is what you make of it, A lot of riders probably dont do the maintenance and get stranded or hit with heavy repair bills but i choose the bike i wanted and spent the time seting it up and it's been great. Lose the brand loyalty non sense, Theres models of all brands that are lame or have what you dont like and some that do, Some people want navigation and rider modes and ABS it all just depends, I dont think i'd ever buy a Goldwing but i'm not gonna bash it and why live in a box, maybe you'll like riding an Electraglide or Goldwing, you never know.

@kwt2000trucker 12 лет назад

I rode a Harley Electra Glide Ultra Classic, it felt comfortable and great, but I hate the noise from the exhaust, for me its dumb ridiculous that people like the noise,and they make them that way, to be noisy, also I hate the vibration from the engine when idling

@VanillaZilla_Collections 12 лет назад

yeah your right, they do use ABS now ... The ABS on metric bikes hard bags still feel really thin and cheap compared to harleys hard bags!! Do your own comparison and tell us what you think..

@michiobosozoku489 5 лет назад

Hmmm I think aftermarket bags are much nicer, more detailed and well designed. There's no such thing as "ABS on metric bikes" There are a lot of difference's between brands and models. You can buy bags and fairings from china that will last one year but that's not what Yamasuki puts on the bike. As most cruisers are build in the USA their origin will not make the difference.

@manyak0 8 лет назад

Harley is the best

@henntye7537 3 года назад

A 900lb motorcycle is not easy to get around a parking lot. What credentials do you have. This seems low budget and like a high school project.

@Paiste402 9 лет назад

Shame Kawasaki just knocked off the styling completely from the Harley which they have been using since the late 80's. At least Victory had a go at making their own tourer using unique styling.

@takingoutthetrash1512 9 лет назад

zac- but you do, that's why you made the comment you did

@MadIgor1 14 лет назад

Dude actually FLHT HAS adjustable air suspension, same as kawi has accept on kawi you must pay attention to have same pressure in both sides, HD has it linked.The new FLHT frame owns Nomad in cornering, didnt have to hit brakes hard on nomad so no clue about brakes.

@gabiname5535 5 лет назад

In conclusion kawasaki is better! Good

@beowulf39565 10 лет назад

I have ridden my Heritage next to Vulcan before. At around 60 MPH the Vulcan make a droning noise. It sounded something like, Wanabwanabwanabwanabewanabe.....Just kidding, Great bike.

@Bradtadabone 10 лет назад

You ride a heritage that's pretty gay idk any bike that would want to be a heritage lol UK but really

@beowulf39565 10 лет назад

B Haskins Over all though it was a good comparison and review of both bikes. I ride an 07 Electraglide with a tour pack now , bought last week used for my retirement bike. It is like riding in an easy chair. 16500 miles on in and runs like a new one.

@tonyt1981 14 лет назад

im a new rider i have had my bike about 9 hours now.i bought a used bike from a dealer,me not having a lot of knowledge about motorbikes i asked for his suggestions on a good used cruiser,he had 2 hd bikes on the floor.he told me if i wanted to look good buy a harley,,,,if you want to ride and not spend a lot of time having your bike worked on buy kawasaki,,because the harley cost more money he lost money,so i got the nomad,,,looks good and rides great,,today anyway,,,lol

@hondaguy425able 3 года назад

Believe me a dealership hardly loses money. You mean he didn't make as much.

@owenjones506 Год назад

You did forget the Kawasaki has a shaft drive which is better and more direct i ride a classic Kawa 1600 classic in the UK and it is flawless, by the way my bike has done 45000 miles , my mates Harley needed a lot of attention , and i am happy to say to date my VN has not cost me anything apart from servicing ( which i do my self a bulb ), my mates Harley at 30000 miles is no match for my VN and it was a LOY CHEAPER to buy go figure

@saadstrips6573 2 года назад

Useful information. Thank you, guys.

@danielprout8987 2 года назад

The best motorcycle in the whole wide world is the one your sitting on.

@mrrodneyalong 8 лет назад

uh, uh, owha, ya Harley, ya, run that seat up in there ya, oh my God Harley, oh shit oh ya, I don't know why I waste my time reviewing other bikes! I am a fucking Harley man!

@bobg.9585 8 лет назад

What!?!?

@mikejohnson7202 7 лет назад

Not surprised here. "Not at the same level as the Harley". Nothing is at the same level as a Harley.

@yuvbaj 8 лет назад

Features,touring ability,electric things more lean engine,braking, engine cooling that's in Kawasaki. But not in next level like Harley. What r talking man. Are you serious what is left behind.

@blazblu82 12 лет назад

I agree.

@RanGer-498 4 года назад

Did you adjust the shock setting? Did you add orvtakevout air as well from the rear shock? Don't t think so ...this bike sitsca little higher yet yourctelling us it scraped quicker? Nope not true... tw add a small little amp to the stock speakers and honestly they sound great or with the money you save just add a stronger amp and some polk audio or jbl speakers and destroy the harleys audio...only down fall on the kawasaki vs Harley is the plastics harley has way better plastics.

@bikersoncall 4 года назад

Funny that the negs bring up ''speakers'' as a talking point, and not the Frame issue mentioned..... I have a Kawasaki, but I really like the styling of the Electra Glides over other cruiser bikes, but they're all good bikes, hard to find a 'bad' bike these days. The FRAME? If this is true , the lean angle, then that is a big deal, could easily be a deal breaker for a lot of riders. So the bashers point to speakers, and present that as if it is the main issue in this review.

@daniloalmanza11 11 лет назад

No comparison Harley is BEST!!!!

@skiraf 8 лет назад

handles nimbily ?

@randyhutchinson9910 6 лет назад

ash i still does, but you hafta hang on to the handle bars num nutz

@bledakaan 3 года назад

How much did you get payed from HD ?

@mikeparrish930 7 лет назад

really and think about it $10,999 for a f****** 1200 Sportster a Sportster by the time you redo the seat and you have to because the stock seat is purposely put on the bike like s*** so you have to buy another seat change the handlebars mood to pay it forward and a sissy bar so your wife can ride add pipes cuz you know if it's a Harley it's got to be loud which is also b******* Everett a Harley you better buy the extended warranty so you now have a $10,999 Sportster then after all the accessories tax title and license you just drove out of the dealership with a $16,000 dollar Sportster and that my friend no matter how you twist it or turn it is b*******

@mikeparrish930 7 лет назад

I agree with you a thousand percent brother exactly what I've been saying for years

@BamaShinesDistillery 7 лет назад

75% of all harleys are made 100% in the US. Yes the electronics are shipped out because the US doesnt make them. The shocks come from a company who should be doing them. As far as maintenance, I have never had a major issue out of a Harley. And I look at resale as a percentage. You cant look at it from 5k is 5k. Its like a 300 lb man losing 20lbs vs a 200lbs man losing the same. And FWIW, my in laws drive yammys(two of them). Both have less miles than my bike and both run MUCH worse than my bike. I mean to the fact they run like shit.