1997 Kawasaki Vulcan 750 review from United States of America
"Manufactured for over 20 years straight, enough said"
What things have gone wrong with the motorcycle?
Gas filter clogged annually.
Speedometer cable broke at 15,000.
Timing jumped at 40,000 due to inadequately hardened crank shaft timing sprocket (integrated) causing 2 bent valves, 2 broken valves, 3 shattered rocker arms, and of course the bad crank shaft.
Rusted everywhere: exhaust, instruments, gas tank, etc.
General comments?
I left it out in the weather for 4 years (sun, rain, and snow) and it started on the first hit every time.
The seat was wide and comfortable.
The bike accelerated so fast it threw me off the first time I rode it.
An owner must keep the chrome polished, the gauges oiled, and the gas tank treated, otherwise they will rust in just a few years.
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| A good motorcycle, not great |
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| Good and really comfortable, but had trouble starting |
| Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Acceleration marks | 9 / 10 |
| Roll-on Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Handling marks | 7 / 10 |
| Braking marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 40127 miles |
| Previous motorcycle | Kawasaki Ninja 250 |
| Date of Entry | 6th October, 2007 |