Motorcycle Road Test: 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000
The Verdict
Engine: 8 Smooth, big torquey--but no king.
Drivetrain: 7 Clunk, sometime balky gearbox.
Handling: 8 Steers great, slow or fast.
Braking: 8 Harley tester should ride this.
Ride: 7 Choppy rear needs more travel.
Ergonomics: 5 Upper body fine; legs, butt in pain.
Features: 6 Form over function, no tach.
Refinement: 7 Lexus feel, first-rate finish.
Value: 8 More inches for way less than Harley.
Fun Factor: 7 Big? Yes. Bad? Not really.
Overall: A letdown if you are expecting truly mind-bending engine performance, but quite good overall for an open-class cruiser.
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