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RIDE LONG AND PROSPER
Vulcans and Kawasaki go almost as far
back as Vulcans and Star Trek, give or a take
a decade and a half. Since the motorcycle
company launched its first Vulcan in the
1980s, there've been more than a few
technological advances and Kawasaki has
updated the Vulcan line along the way.
Kawasaki's latest Vulcan innovation
comes in the form of sport-bike infusion.
The Vulcan S brings a new class of "sport
cruiser" into big green's mix, calling on
the Ninja-derived 649cc parallel twin
engine for a punch of power in a classic
form. Having that kind of performance at
your fingertips in a vintage-style cruiser is
anything but boring.
The best selling point of the Vulcan S
family, as well as the Vulcan 900 lineup,
might be its price tag. With the 2019
Vulcan S starting at $7099, riders get one
of the lightest modern cruisers on the
market, along with all that Ninja power and
sport-inspired handling. Bumping up to
the 903cc fuel-injected V-Twin range of the
Vulcan 900, with the Classic, Custom and LT
versions to choose from, won't set you back
much further, either, starting at $7999.
New rider recruitment is a huge priority
all over the industry, and if studies are to
be believed, younger adults put bang-for-
the-buck at the top of their list, meaning
the Vulcan could be a very successful
gateway drug for getting newbies hooked
on motorcycling. Affordable and fun with
stylish options and low seat heights, Kawa-
saki's Vulcans beckon to the bike-curious,
and can also put a smile on the faces of
experienced riders.
If you're looking for something bigger
for all-day touring, Kawasaki has you cov-
ered there also thanks to the Vulcan 1700
Vaquero ABS and Vulcan 1700 Voyager
ABS. The Vaquero ABS is a bagger cruiser,
fitted with Kawasaki's finest technology for
rider comfort and unique style. If a dedi-
cated touring rig with even more comfort
is what you're for, meet the Vulcan 1700
Voyager ABS. It's a touring cruiser aimed
at riders—and passengers—looking for lux-
ury, technology and power to ride all day.
With its considerable storage capacity and
big gas tank, the 2019 Kawasaki Vulcan
1700 Voyager ABS is equipped to eat up
the miles. CN
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