2023 Kawasaki Vulcan LT - What the other videos aren't showing you! 

I love my 2023 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic LT. I'm a Disabled American Veteran, I had a custom, high quality, bolt on trike kit installed. I also added a Studded Windshield Bag, a USB charger, cellphone holder, GoPro mount, Engine Crash Bars & Highway Pegs.

How is it 2024 and Kawasaki still hasn’t given this bike ABS, electronic cruise control, and a sixth gear? I mean c’mon, Kawasaki! If they’d do just those 3 things and kept the price where it’s at they’d probably sell a crap load! I’d buy one in a heartbeat! But i refuse to buy a bike in 2024 not at least equipped with ABS.

Awesome bike. I bought a 2022 and its great. Not a fan of the studs but cant say enough about the bike after a year. It still feels big, tight, and smooth. Very maneuverable.

If only Kawasaki would listen to all of the minor basic complaints of its riders and owners and just correct them all, then this bike would be too good to be true, of course , if Kawasaki did correct the minor issues it has. The price would go up a bit. But it would still be worth it to buy and own and ride and keep.👌🏻Just saying………😏✌️

After looking at a lot of cruisers i think i'll go with this one for my first motorcycle, i've heard a lot that the Vulcan S is great for beginners and such but i want a big bike for my size, and the flare it has with that gorgeous V Twin engine and the studded leather, having all the accesories baseline as an option is perfect for me. Thanks for these videos mate.

I'm actually looking to purchase one tomorrow morning. I've had it with the very expensive cruiser touring type bikes that cost as much as a car.

I've got the 1st year (2006) 900 LT Vulcan . BEST City Bike I have Ever Owned, Better than HD Sportster. I should know, I have owned Two Sportsters. I go grocery shopping with this Vulcan. Would Never buy another Bike without Saddle Bags... It's (Not) a Highway Bike, even though it looks like one. If Kawasaki would up-grade it with a 6 speed transmission, It might be ok for prolonged Highway use, but doesn't look like Kawasaki is in any hurry to do that.

Great review. Very helpful as I am considering buying an LT.

Have a 2021. Personally think the bars are too low and the bike needs a 6 speed transmission

I have a 2013 900 Classic LT and except for the colour it looks exactly the same. Why fix what ain't broke?

Really loving this 2023. Great ride. I do keep looking for that 6th gear but I could not be happier with this nice, clean, Classic look & feel.

Nice review, that black and grey paint job looks great! Only downside for me, I know it's part of the classic looks, but I wish it didn't have spoked wheels, hard to plug a tubed tire on the side of the road. But I do prefer that front tire size over the Custom, which is also a great looking bike. Thanks for these reviews. I owned a 650 Ninja in the past and never had any issues with it

The Harley was getting too heavy. After much research I decided on this bike. It is a good overall bike. I really like it. My only issue is that after over a decade of manufacturing this same model why haven’t they equipped it with a six speed transmission. That and locking bags and ABS and you’d have a near perfect midsized tourer.

I am only 5'4" but I have sat on one & I can flat foot the bike with ease. I currently have an Indian Scout ABS to which I have added touring accessories but am definitely ready to move up to a larger bike with longer range and I absolutely am loving the Vulcan LT. The one thing I do not like is the inability to lock the saddlebags. I carry a tool kit and an air compressor all the time. I would love to believe thieves wouldn't mess with the ride but I know better so not being able to lock the bags is an issue; I don't see it as keeping me from purchasing the bike but it is concerning.

Glad to see they got rid of the sticker on the tank and went back to the old style emblem. The seat looks a little deeper than my 2009. I wonder if it's more comfortable. Thanks for great review!

I own a 2022, and I replaced the seat with an ultimate seat with drivers back rest, absolutely comfortable on long rides. I rode mine 1700 miles to Sturgis and back, and I had absolutely zero trouble out of it.

Just got mine. Well mannered and great for everyday riding. Very comfortable! Can commute in cold temps with the large windshield. Love it!!!!

I have a 2012 midnight blue and black it is gorgeous I've totally tricked it out I put the Cobra pipes on it which makes it sound real bad I have the triple headlights and the Mustang seat with driver backrest I put floorboard footrest for the passenger and Custom Grips I also put on hard bags that match because where I lift the lid off its all black in the sides of the midnight blue I put the hard bags on so on the back I could put big LED lights so you can see my bike from the back no matter where you are it's not the fastest bike on the road but it's the most comfortable and the most reliable and mine looks like no one else's and it's gorgeous and I love it

After riding my Sportster 1200 on the highway for hours at a time I can tell you weight is a big deal. Like you want more weight for the highway so you’re not getting blown around all over the place. I would venture to say that this bike would be a lot better of a highway bike then my sportster would be.

I owned one of these it's not set up for long distance highway cruising because of that lack of overdrive. Anything over 65 and you'll be begging for another gear.

Got me a custom, stripped and bobbed. Almost complete. Great around town bike, great commuter

I love my 2014 Classic LT. I do take issue with your opinion of the seat though. It's nice and cushy in the showroom but after one hour of riding it's very uncomfortable. That's why I and many other owners make an aftermarket seat the first mod. Other mods I have done are drilling ahead of the top windshield bracket to bring it back in line with the forks and adding fork lowers to eliminate helmet buffeting. Also the horn is embarrassing so I went with something more robust. Since I am about the same height as you I found the handlebars to be a bit low for me so I went with four inch pullback risers. It made a world of difference and made the ride position much more comfortable. And don't get me started on the oil sight glass position. I found an extendable mirror solves that and is a permanent part of my tool kit. It's a great bike for secondary road touring which is my preferred way to ride. Being on the wrong side of 70 with the usual age related wear and tear troubles, I don't want a heavier cruiser so this bike is perfect for me. It's easy to wrench, inexpensive to maintain and insure, and fun to ride. Thanks for the review.

I have 2010 same one and wow everything is the same 😜

It is a good touring bike “for the rest of us” that don’t want or need a 2 wheeled mini van. It is comfortable, fast enough, and reliable. The only downsides are the brakes are marginal when loaded up, the bags are kind of small, and the seat is awful after a couple of hours. It is a lay back bike for lay back trips.

Tube tires on bike is a big no no can't plug them and keep going if you pick up a nail you have to call a tow truck 😐

Why didn't you mention that because of the rear geometry, it looks like a hard tail. The shock-spring is hidden.

Good review. Nice bike.

I own a 2008 an 2018 Vulcan custom that are customized an I love both of them both I quit riding Harley cuz of them

Still don’t have LED lights.

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A beast

I can let go of the bike not having a 6th gear, but for a cruiser to go mid-to-long distance, cruise control would be a great addition. I wouldn't mind paying an extra 1K for that.

Less of that boat tail look on the fenders is a plus.

I’m really considering purchasing this bike as a replacement for my 1997 800 classic. It was my daily driver, and I clocked over 86,000 miles on it. Well guys, I found my replacement for old 800. I picked up a 2002 Kawasaki Mean Streak 1500. What an awesome machine. I love the how comfortable it is to ride.

I own a 2013 LT, the bike is great for what it is, a middle weight old school bike. The modern features such as fuel injection, and counter balanced engine , as well as the accessories make this bike a great value. If you are seeking a touring bike with cruise control , 6 speed transmission, and ABS consider another motorcycle.

Estou no Brasil Tenho uma 2015 Pena que parou de ser montada aqui. Moto incrível Imagino ela com abs e com seis marchas.

Nice review. I just started looking more at this one than I ever have. A friend has two "Kaw" bikes, 900's.

I just bought one, used 2017 and its all there in name Vulcan classic 900. Its very simple bike with less features, and just focus on ride. And that Classic look its just beautiful spoke wheels, chrome, windshield and simple speedometer dashboard. And you have enough power with 5.speed, you have to just let bike rev high RPMs and change gears on maxed acceleration. Like - 5 gear you you shift in 70 miles per our. After Indian Chieftain 2018 which is high tech bike, this Vulcan comes so refreshing, I love it

Da nova série: "A Kawasaki não gosta de você, brasileiro" 😂😂😂😂

Thank you good review

What is the price

Thank you, I have a Kawasaki 900 Vulcan classic and I am very happy, great, great bike, thank you for your program.

I bought this bike a month ago. And with the help of this video, I understand what I have a little better. I've had it a month and put 850 miles on it so far. My first bike, I love it. Me and my girlfriend take it every chance we get. I'm a tall guy and it fits me well.

What he is not telling you is that... vulcan vaquero and voyeur are actually a unicorn bike. I've searched high and low from dealers to dealers from my county to others and even Nevada too which is 4 hours from California and still no luck even the dealers talk to there own people too and still no luck.. if you find one good luck to you

Great review, I noticed some scooter, what about a review on them

I’m 5”6’ I had to order the shorter windshield I didn’t like looking through the windshield mine is from 2011 it hasn’t changed at all except the new bags are better

So awesome 😎

Nice bike. Does it have a gear indicator?

I have a 2007 Vulcan 900 Classic LT. No real change other than the colour

I own that exact bike, and I love it.

Ive have a 2017 the mustang seat eas best thing we done to it much more comfortable

This is a great bike! Ours is a 2020 Vulcan Classic LT.

why does my 2008 vulcan look like a 2023?

The 900 Vulcan is a superb motorcycle. I wish the bags were lockable but you could go with the Classic and put on Viking bags.

It seems that all Kawasaki motorcycles come with a speedometer that registers Kilometers Per Hour. If you need it to register Miles Per Hour, do you have to purchase a different speed gauge?

Why they don't sell It in Europe?😔

Will the Cobra full exhaust fit on this new 2023? Or do you know of any aftermarket exhaust that does?

I'm thinking to buy it as my first bike, a bit concerned by the weight since I only rode a 200kg so far, but I would hope to learn with this one as well.

No arms rest

I’ve been infected with the Vulcan 900 as a coworker told me he had one for sale. He drove it to work one day and it seemed like a great bike. One question I have though. How much or how little of a ‘touring’ bike is this? I know technically it’s a ‘cruiser’ but living in SE Washington (Walla Walla) and wanting to drive it maybe to Boise or SLC would this be appropriate or is this more of a ‘stay a 100 miles around your town and drive under 70’ kind of bike. I absolutely would love having a bike like this to cruise around town but want something that I can take on some distance trips for long weekends. I have never owned a bike before and my real interest has started with this bike! Any help or suggestions would be great. Great video and gorgeous bike! Thanks.

Are those rims tubeless?

No arm rest for passenger

Is there a radio made for this bike

No arms rest

Just buying this exact bike this week! So excited!!

How many miles to a take of gas on a 2000 cc Kawasaki Vulcan

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Thank You !! very well explained !

Kawasaki should give it a 6th gear, tubeless wheels (like BMW GS) or make it cast like Vaquero and a gear indicator as standard equipment. Make C.C, ABS, heated seats and handles optional equipment. Make the LT more attractive to those of us who actually would tour on the damned things. At least give people the option to get all the creature comforts nicely integrated from factory.

Traz para o Brasil, mermão!!!

Thanks for the video. Wondering if the seats and bags can be replaced. As mentioned by others, the studs were a bad choice of finishing. Everything else looks great for the price, although I never liked gauges on the tank.

20 years ago I had a Vulcan 800. Nice bike but physically small for a person my size. This is a good looking machine but I’ve found myself moving away from cruisers in recent years. Upright riding has benefits for old people with bad backs.

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My wife just bought a new 2022 Vulcan LT. She loves it! Thak you for the great video!!!

Liquid refers to water actually😅.. why not say watercooled?

Not a fan of belts. Either Chain or Shaft.