How reliable is a Kawasaki Vulcan 800?
Strong, reliable and with pretty funky handling for a cruiser, the Kawasaki VN800 makes for a useful bike as well as a perfect pose-machine. Massive, it’s got all the right bits in all the right places giving a good ride with loads of street presence. Not bad value but a bugger to keep clean.
When did the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 come out?
Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Code: VN800-A1 1996 Europe, North America, Japan Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic Code: VN800-A2, VN800-B1 1997 Europe, North America, Japan Name: Kawasaki Vulcan 800, Kawasaki Vulcan 800 Classic Code: VN800-A3, VN800-B2 1998 Europe, North America
Is the Kawasaki VN800 Vulcan compatible with YouTube?
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What kind of drive does a Kawasaki Vulcan have?
The VN700A has a shaft drive. Kawasaki also made the now rare VZ 750 variant with chromed wheel arches and other subtle differences.
When did the Kawasaki Vulcan series 2 come out?
The series 2 was fitted with a chain drive and five-speed transmission to reduce cost and was produced in both Classic and Drifter variations. The Vulcan 500 (EN500A) introduced in 1990 was the successor to the Kawasaki 454 LTD. The EN500A was fitted with a parallel twin 498 cc engine nearly identical to the Kawasaki Ninja 500R.
When did the Kawasaki Vulcan 800 series end?
1995–2006: Vulcan 800 series. Two models of the Vulcan were discontinued in 2006 with the introduction of the VN900. These were the VN800A introduced in 1995 and the first of Kawasaki’s modern cruiser style.
The VN700A has a shaft drive. Kawasaki also made the now rare VZ 750 variant with chromed wheel arches and other subtle differences.
The series 2 was fitted with a chain drive and five-speed transmission to reduce cost and was produced in both Classic and Drifter variations. The Vulcan 500 (EN500A) introduced in 1990 was the successor to the Kawasaki 454 LTD. The EN500A was fitted with a parallel twin 498 cc engine nearly identical to the Kawasaki Ninja 500R.
What to do if you have a problem with your Kawasaki Vulcan?
If the problem seems to be battery-related, a replacement battery or charging it properly will usually alleviate the problem on the Vulcans. If the problem seems to be deeper, pointing to issues with the stator and rectifier/regulator, it’s best to take the Vulcan into a Kawasaki dealership.