The overall result is excellent engine response and power with increased fuel efficiency. Extras include smoked windshield, passing lamp kit, saddlebags, Mustang touring seat, Avon Venom tires, slash cut exhaust pipes, chrome engine guard, sissy bar, forkbag, 2 keys, and other chrome add ons. Overall though, the Vulcan 88 works exceptionally well in the confines of the city, where it delivers quite an impressive profile during those Friday night cruises downtown and everyday riding and commuting chores. You'll have to keep a close eye on this gauge though, as the needle sweeps quite rapidly from Full to Empty. Current state inspection, registration, clear title. It had a 6 speed transmission and belt final drive.
Also, the brake pedal is designed to make it easier to apply the dual-piston-caliper-equipped brake. . I had the rear tire replaced with a Michelin 57 miles ago. You can sign up for e-mail notifications when other riders answer you. An electronic speedometer eliminates the traditional wheel-driven mechanism and its speedometer cable for a cleaner look. Both versions were available as 1996 models.
All four bikes that I own bear this mark, and I'll tell you why: I dig powerful motorcycles. The Virago 750 was the mid-range model whose 750 cc engine offers a balance between the other 500 cc and 920 cc Virago models available in the early 1980s. The Vulcan 88, with its 1464 cc liquid-cooled V-twin design was produced from 1987 through 1999. Kawasaki did a good job of giving the liquid-cooled V-twin motor an air-cooled appearance, an important styling feature in the highly competitive cruiser market. Later models have speedometer mounted lower on tank which distracts from view ahead It has 6 speed transmission and water cooled The luggage box is roomy and gives passenger more comfort and security Seat is like new No rust This bike is in excellent condition mechanically and cosmetically. Good luck and have a wonderful day.
The Vulcan 500 is one motorcycle that can hang with the big boys. We buy even if you have never purchased from us. I'm going to do a full workup on it once I get more familiar with it. This is an area that is overlooked by many dealers and especially on used units. No other fees unless you reside and are registering the bike in Pennsylvania. Good luck and have a wonderful day.
Also check out our at Bikez. And while we're complaining, we would have like to see a much wider ratio gearbox -- the Vulcan is spinning relatively high rpms at 70 mph while droning around the freeway, and we constantly nudged the shifter up, looking for a taller gear. Just got this yesterday and wanted to show it off. Warranty plans may be available on this vehicle. New cam shaft profiles and slightly lower compression pistons moved the power band down to increase low end torque. Equipped with four-valve twin-plug heads, 36mm carbs, and an effective counter balancer, the deep-breathing V-twin with a stroke of 90mm produces V-8 sized power pulses from V-8 size pistons, and provides arm-stretching acceleration anytime you wind up the throttle -- in any gear, from any speed. The Classics include the 800, 1500 and 1500 Fi, and provide a choice in both displacement and technological advancement without sacrificing style.
The tip of each injector contains four nozzles, with two of those aimed at each intake valve. Related bikes List for comparison of specs. They've been doing it for 25 years now and the tradition continues with the Vulcan. This fully serviced pre-owned Kawasaki has completed our exclusive 50 point motorcycle checkup in our award winning Service Department. Retuned, heavier flywheel and redesigned intake give the Vulcan S more low and mid range torque.
The brakes are also easily overwhelmed by the Vulcan's substantial size. And check out the bike's Show any on our Bikez. Fill out our Sell my motorcycle form or give us a call anytime to get a quote. Good luck and have a wonderful day. The engine produces a maximum peak output power of 64.
Good luck and have a wonderful day. I had the rear tire replaced with a Michelin 57 miles ago. And check out the rating of the bike's You can compare the rating with other bikes. This allows use of tubeless tires which enables use of tire plugs to repair flats on the spot and get you home. Switches and controls are typical Kawasaki fare, familiar and easy to use. Introduced in 2015 with an Ergo-Fit system designed for better custom comfort adjustability for different rider sizes.
I really have not spent a lot of time running down this problem and since I have only ridden this bike 90 miles home after I bought it two years ago,I decided to sell it as I do not have the time at this point to fix it. And with the kind of roll-on power the Vulcan 88 has, who can resist? View comments, questions and answers at the. It is based on the ever popular and bulletproof Kawasaki Ninja 500 engine, so you know that the power delivery is going to be very new-rider friendly. We are buying Motorcycles, Atv's, Utv's and Snowmobiles. This may be contributed to parts that have not broken in yet, or that magazine test bikes lead a harder-than-normal life. Choose from 12 color options, including three new two-tone combinations and three two-tone custom color choices. We are a Vance and Hines and Dynojet dealer.