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I recently got a 2018 Vaquero 1700 and i am in love with it. Has 12" mini apes, cobra tri-ovals and i sent Off the ECU to get the Ivans flash and it made the bike much better. Better throttle response, runs cooler and wakes it up more from the heavy smog settings they put on from factory.

Harley Savidson exhaust sounds good but gets annoying on long drives ??? So your saying you've NEVER opened or ridden a Harley . NO MOTORCYCLE, comes loud and annoying. You need to make it that way after factory ships it to dealer. You buy it. The Kawasaki has the closest sound, if you change exhaust it's just as annoying

Thank you for an honest in depth review from putting some real miles on this bike. The most surprising thing to me is the fuel range, and nobody talks about it. It’s hard to view this as a true touring bike when an 800mile day would require FIVE fuel stops 😮. A rider isn’t making any time in the gas station.

I have read a lot of comments from various sources that say the 2" risers will cause the top of the riser to hit the lock cowl and not allow a full range of motion. If that is the case, it won't allow the forks to be locked at full rotation. Is that an issue for you?

This bike is PERFCTION. I just turned 55 and am a re-enrty rider of 25 years since Bill Clinton got a BJ from Monica😂.

Scraping on your turns? Tipping the bike over? 🫣🫣🫣🤔😳😳

Do you still have it?

I get 41 to 42 mpg with mine . 2016 bought it brand new . Love this bike !

thank you for putting the best review. I have found so far for this machine. This review is so good, then I’m going to pass on buying this machine because of the heat. The heat prevented me from buying a few motorcycles in the past. The Yamaha F,JR, the Kawasaki, 1400 concourse, and especially the Honda, ST 1300 which is an absolute oven… there is one of these machines for sale on craigslist here in August 2023. It’s been on there for about a month. 15 K miles, gorgeous, totally stock. I currently am on my third Yamaha royal star venture. I previously had a GL 1800 Goldwing, and a BMW K 1200 LT. I kept going back to the Venture‘s. Because they are roomy, comfortable, 45 miles to the gallon, and there fast enough. If I wanna go fast, I ride one of my other bikes, but on the highway on my Venture, 80 is no problem. I currently have many videos about ownership and maintenance. I have done to my royal star venture. I also have a comparison video between owning and maintaining a GL 1800 Goldwing and my current Yamaha royal star venture which has almost 60,000 views here on TH-cam. I saw a couple videos of this Kawasaki here on TH-cam, and I’m interested because of the one for sale near me. I really really like the sound of this Kawasaki. It sounds so effortless. But, I am hearing little hints and in this video I’ve learned that there is a heat issue. So thank you for that. I’m going to pass and stick with my simple easy to work on roomy venture.. I don’t know why these manufacturers can’t figure out how to deal with the heat coming off of these engines and radiators. The new V twin air cooled Yamaha star.Venture really pushed out the heat. One owner ended up going to the emergency room with burns on his left leg from the exhaust system heat.. as much as I did not like dealing with all of that plastic on my Goldwing to do simple maintenance like just change, the air filter is a $600 job if you have the shop do it for you. It took me almost 6 hours to change the air filter on that Goldwing. And I used to be a motorcycle mechanic at three different dealerships… but Honda certainly knew how to deal with that heat with the Goldwing in the Honda pacific coast. I have had two Pacific coasts.. my first one got totaled from behind with me on it while waiting my turn at a stop sign on my daily commute. I replaced it with another Pacific Coast, which I commuted on for 24 years, usually six days a week, for eight months a year. I was one of those guys you would see riding to work in the rain in the morning as long as it wasn’t really pouring… but that Honda pacific coast, you couldn’t feel any heat I mean zero while riding. There were two vents up near the sides of the radiator through the fairing side panels that the heat came out of. So I know it can be done, and I wish these manufacturers would come up with ways to direct the heat away from us riders.. because I wear all the gear all the time. Kevlar, jeans, deerskin, gloves, motorcycle street, bike, boots, full face, helmet, leather or mesh motorcycle jackets… I just can’t take temperatures over 85° when I’m behind a fairing with all the gear on. I will ride my Kawasaki Z 400 when the temperatures are going to be above 85 that day. we are just not used to temperatures above 90 here in Pennsylvania. I won’t even go in my pool if it’s above 90° outside..

Hi - is this the stock exhaust?

Put the same rises on my bike (same bike,) didnt like how they made the handlebars contact the instrument dashboard though...

Would have been great to watch the install on these.

Voyager is a GREAT bike.

U dont have to tighten oil filter more than hand tight, been changing oil filters for 10 years

MY GAWD, that is the perfect bike for an older rider like myself, if 50 counts as older. I've owned Interceptors, etc and I want to just enjoy the ride leisurely this time, BUT know that I have the ability to ride like a 25 year old when I want to.

You’re right about the smells. Yes, I have done that, thinking it’s me that is burning something. Enjoy your vids, thanks!

I was looking for a similar bike and after multiple videos and articles I decided for the Kawasaki Voyager. My wife and I love long trips and this look like the best bike for us. Of all videos, Voyager Vlogger, has the most comprehensive videos. I did watch all he’s videos about the bike and decided to start shopping for one. In March of 2023 I did see a Kawasaki Voyager in front of a motorcycle shop and I decided to take a look at and test ride it. We agreed on the price and decided to think it over and reconnect the following day. I did decide to call the shop and agreed to buy the bike. Been a used bike, I asked if they have more info about the bike. She told me that the previous owner has a very detail history abut the bike since he bought it and has a lot of videos in TH-cam about it.(!?) Now, long story short, what is the chance that you gather information about a bike and finish by purchasing the bike in this video!! I am the new owner of this bike now and I’m really happy about the purchase. Thank you Voyager Vlogger!

Thanks for this man

For anyone who has one of these, can these be set up (suspension wise) to get good cornering clearance? I am currently riding a 2007 Vulcan 1600 Nomad. With some extra pressure in the rear suspension, it handles very nice on backroad twisties. If/when I ever upgrade, this bike would be probably my #1 choice.

Did you put new cables or cable extensions??

Dimensiones??

Very poor step by step description, (mostly mumbling) and for most of the video you can't see what is being done.

As for the rear exhaust heat, I had the same issue on my 2014 Harley Ultra Classic. Take a look at Cpat'n Itch's crotch cooler. They are basically leather flaps that go under the seat and hang down either side just enough to effectively block out this heat. I love mine. I have no connection to them, just thought it might help. Not sure if he makes em for the Vulcan or not.

Great video!!! Is there a such thing of people using voyager and vaquero to part swap? I have a vaquero and parts are super limited so I'm just trying to see what options I have thanks

Dam, it’s easier to take an engine of !

Bought a 2015 with Ivan flash and backrest. Wife and I have plenty of room. Love the bike!

Been watching your videos, noticed that you haven’t posted in a while. Just wondering if you are okay?

Use Rain X on your shield and your face shield and the rain will just bead right off you. Apply many layers to the windshield.

I bought one ,and it's a great running machine. I installed a K&N air filter and it works wonders. Kawasaki sure made a very nice cruiser. I am very happy with the bike so far.

Dude are you still out there

You still have the bike?

Dude r u still out there

We're did you get your back rest

Dude do you still make videos will you make new videos I also have the same bike as you I love it and I like watching your videos

I was just on a 2011ultra limited and it didn't feel heavy at all. Have you driven one or compared it to your bike?

Nice

Yo

A step above many other bikes, but just a step below a Honda Gold Wing.

I never experienced the 900 having a heat issue.

Hello, I was wondering now that you have had the Cobra rack installed for some time now, how do you like it?? Pors and Cons . . .Thanks, Tim.

goldwing is the only true touring bike

Well?

Good review. Where did you get the handlebar riser?

Im a hd guy thinking about buying one 🤔

Say, what mount is that for your Garmin? I, also, don't want to buy a bike specific Garmin for the few times I would use it. But the bike Garmin is weatherproof and you can use it with gloves.

What if the official story a lie and that's ancient and partially rebuilt? History as we know it a lie. Garden of Eden is USA.

Sorry to see you are selling your bike. If I had the time to ride it, I'd be interested in taking it off your hands. I drive a truck for a living and can't seem to find the time to dust off my Honda VTX 1300R for a ride so I can't justify the purchase. I do believe there will be a Voyager in my future, however.

Nice ride. I grew up in the John Day valley. In Prairie City into 1980 then Dayville until I joined the Air Force in 1983. I still have family in John Day.

where did you order the 2 inch risers from?

This was a great video on this BEAST,.......... THANKS.