I bought a new one in 2006, the Classic LT version with windshield and leather saddlebags. Put 40,000 miles on it in the 2 years I owned it, I loved that bike! It was indeed a torque monster, climbed Mt. Mitchell two-up and never dropped below 2nd gear. It would happily cruise on the interstate all day at 90 without breaking a sweat.
I just bought mine and was blown away. I cant believe how casually this machine goes from 30 mph to around 80. You'll be going 100mph and the motor is just slowly chugging away.
My good buddy Tom has one of these 2000 cc monsters. He's a big 300 lb dude and even with his wife riding with him he's got more power than he could ever want.
I moved up from a c90 boulevard to a vulcan 2000, when i had the c90 i was usedto really getting on the throttle because it accelerated so slowly, first time i took the v2k on the freeway gave it a lot of throttle like i did with the c90, i was in third at this point and was on the freeway noticing how slowing traffic was moving, started looking around to see where the accident was and as i was shifting to 4th, i happened to look down at the speedometer and saw i was doing 110mph, traffic wasnt moving slow i was just moving really fast,lol
I got my 2009 classic 2000 9 months ago and I love this bike ❤️ !!!! So we'll built, solid, powerful, huge, I've owned Harley's for close to 50yrs but after ridding this beast I don't think I'll own another. Gonna change handlebars and pipes this winter Then count the days till the snow melts. Thanks for your videos and words of wisdom.
I own a '06 VN2000F (owners often call it a V2K) the LT Classic model. The LT Classic model has a more classic bezel and windshield. The gearing's a little crappy but it will cruise comfortably at 90 to 100 MPH in perfect conditions (mine has pipes an intake and Power Commander though) but I've been over 130 MPH before I chickened out (but she had more go). The first 3 gears are neutered so you don't get full power if you dump the clutch. It's big and built for larger folks (I'm 5'10 and over 300 lbs). It's small rocket speed with cruiser comfort. Biggest drawback is that it's 5 speed instead of 6 and now finding replacement parts is a pain. I never don't want to have one for the rest of my life. I pray Kawi brings it back... in a 6 speed.
As another poster noted on this bike and also on the Voyager you can start the bike then remove the key so as to avoid scratching the chrome. The Voyager has a switch you turn to turn off the engine but you must put the key in to lock the steering and the ignition. The Voyager is a very comfortable bike to ride for a long time
My buddy said he went from 60 to 160 in less than a mile, and I"accidentally" hit 140. I pulled out to pass s semi and saw another in front of it. I started to let off, but decided to send it. Never even downshifted
After watching your video, I bought a Vulcan 2000 last year. AWESOME bike and I use it in the city mostly, in traffic. I love it. Going on long rides out of the city is even better. Needs some typical improvements, changed the battery, changed a light bulb, need to change the tyres, maybe get some louder pipes and a mustang seat and some nice bags. But hey, improvements take time and money. all in due time. this is the type of bike I will have problems upgrading from. What can be better than this? NOTHING.
I just sold my 2010 (the last year they were made). I paid $10k for it brand new in 2012. I loved the beast but replaced it with a Goldwing. I stripped it down to a bobber and it got even quicker! Also, it was just as comfortable as my Goldwing, believe it or not. I did an Iron Butt on it. The guy I sold it too said, quote, "I'm so happy I have to sit on my hands to keep from waving at everybody". I highly recommend the bike to anyone who has a chance to get one. I cried when he rode off on it.
I traded my 2000 for a Goldwing. The 2000 is a BEAST. I put 104,000 miles on it in 8 years. I had a windshield and the only issue was at 78k miles, I broke the drive belt.
@@fredmaldonado9204 where did you do your Iron Butt? I live in michigan so a lot of the people here do a "perimeter of Michigan" for the 1000 miles. There's a highway 94 that goes east to west across the state from Chicago to Detroit, when you get to the water past detroit you go north and follow the coast all the way around the thumb and to the Mackinac bridge, then back thru Traverse and down the west side till you get back to 94 and back to where you started. Its a crazy ride and more miles than id ever want to go in a day, but i know a lot of people who've done that (and a couple who say they did it but you know never did)
I had a 2004 V2K and it’s was a monster! Only cruisers that could even get close to me were Rockets and VRods. I modded mine and it was QUICK! Had 110hp & 141tq at the wheel!!!! 😮
So good! this is my current bike !!! Best bike I have ever owned - dyno tuned - v heavy but nice and so much kick !! Thanks for showcasing this one Sean !
Lol I knew the key came out, and I knew I could turn the switch back to off without putting the key back in. But it never clicked in my mind. I take my key off the ring (facepalm) Thank you!
What's "unsafe" about having the key in the ignition?. All the cars and bikes you can't take the key out once running. I've never in 50 years have had any unsafe happen.
It’s a Cadillac. Those things ride soooo smooth. It’s better balanced than the VTX 1800 which feel kind of top heavy. The only suck thing about them for me, at 5’10 is there kind of tough to back up. You just have to try and make sure if your a little shorter rider you try and park in such a way that you don’t have to back her up.
I purchased a 2006 Vulcan 2000 LT as a leftover in 2007. Still have it. Not one issue with it. I have the same Vance and Hines pipes on mine. No plans on getting rid of it.
Have you had any issues with it yet? Please let me know I would appreciate it. I just bought one and I love it! Also what gas do you put in it? I was told by the seller he puts 93 in it! Please share your experience with it with me. Thank you very much!
It's too bad they stopped making them in 2010. They should have equipped it like the Nomad or Voyager equipment to make it an ultimate touring bike with gusto!!!
I have a Vulcan Meanstreak 1600 I bought used, I noticed I could take the key out while it was running and always thought it was a defect or something...I had a chevy S10 truck you could do that with and I'm pretty sure that WAS a defect... I think it's kind of a good and bad design, it's good if you know about it and actually remove the keys, but I've seen plenty of video and examples of thieves or just pissed off people grabbing keys out of someone's running bike....and in other bikes at least requires a turn of the key before you can remove....and with this design you can just pull straight out....I live in a decent area where its not really a concern but if I was driving a big city I dont think I'd keep them in the bike...
I have an '04, you are supposed to remove key after starting. I upgraded the pipes, lights, improved the kickstand (so it did not lean as much), darkside rear tire, added a Dynojet controller, 2 up switchblade windshield. It is a great cruiser.
@@kspocketngroove3973 225/60/16. Yes, slow parking lot figure 8's it can be squirrely until you get used to it. Not dangerous, just going from flat to on edge acts oddly. I am not a knee dragging curve King, I cruise. It accelerates and stops very well. I have had car tires on my bkes since the 1970's, common mod for garage builds back then..
@@KarateSensei71 thanks for the reply, i was reading that most people go with the 215/55/16 size, any fitting issues with your size, increased height, speedometer reading off or spot on?
I had a 2007. It was an awesome bike. I put over 60,000 miles on it. The only issue I had with it was the belt had a loud squeal. It was terrible. I took it back to the dealership numerous times and they couldn't fix it. The kawasaki techs knew about this problem but said to deal with it. After about 5 years of dealing with it I finally traded it. Other than that belt squeal I loved the bike.
Great video I like the VN2000 I have 2 of them a 2004 & 2005. Bought both for about $3500 each. By the way, when that key chain was bothering you in the video you could have just removed the key and put it in your pocket. It will come out with the engine running.
Just got a '04 Vulcan 2000. She is an absolute monster. Fresh 4T synesthetic oil change, new tires on the way, auxiliary fog lights, and new headlight bulbs. Only issue is the headlight is just not bright enough or positioned correctly. Still working on getting the headlight figured out. Don't think it's adjustable.
Big big Motolove! Love my very own Kawasaki. Always putting up the good stuff like Delta Parole, Metallica, Alice In Chains and others when I am working on her and sometimes even on drive! Moto is life
Kawasaki made an LTD version with windshield, leather looking bags and a backrest so that your lady was still there at the end of your trip! Gorgeous bikes red and black if I remember correctly.
I love my Rogues, Love them that much , I actually have four of them. 2004 2000 purple prism like in the video and I have three LT2000's 2007 red and ebony and two 2008 light blue/ silver and dark blue. have clocked up over 300k between them all , but the 2007 has 140k on it towing very large trailers. Perfectly suited to eat up the outback highways. But for all their weight, they are absolute pussey's to handle . The weight is very low centered and once rolling, becomes light and predictable and the brakes are outstanding considering they are just simple non ABS brakes. Quite low tech by today's bikes , but that's whats appealing to me. No unnecessary junk that's not required to break or break down. And the comments that its an HD look alike and therefor not a real bike , I say to them that I bought this bike because it looks more like the HD I had decades ago than the HD bikes look now. And so much more reliable and cheap to run except for the rear tyres but I run light truck tyres so that takes care of that I never started out to collect all these bikes , It was the fact that these bikes out here are like rocking horse shit and the parts availability is non existent where there's nothing in this country unless it shares parts with the rest of the Vulcan line up. So I was looking for wrecks to keep my 2007 going into the future but looked for five years to no avail. Then I come across the 2004 dirt cheap but was too good to scrap. I was hooked I scoured all the adverts and followed leads and scored an LT2008 and scored that cheap too. And the same for the second 2008 LT. And as I write this I am looking at another LT and a 2000. May be a fetish now but at least it's a clean healthy fetish. I have fitted a turbocharger to the 2004 Rogue and its mind blowing. These things pull like a school boy in standard format , but with the turbo on it well , Its just insane. Needless to say this one is just for local rides and for showing off because I can . Totally ridiculous I know But !!!!
FYI brother... if you are worried about the law knowing how fast you are going, blurring out the speedo is worthless. They can get your speed by measuring it using the dashed lines on the pavement. If you go past a specific number of dashed lines, over a specific amount of time, it can be proven you were travelling at an excessive rate of travel. Ever see the signs out in the remote areas about how speed is being monitored by aircraft? That's how they do it.
still love my shovelheads but i also love my v2k, its an amazing machine. funny thing, ive had big harley chalenge me on my v2k and they cant beat it but they always comment wtf's in that thing?
also.. regarding your keychan - the vulcan 2k is actually keyless (ish). You can take the key out after turning the ignition and it will run without the key in. you can just pocket it.
I have a '08 blacked-out edition, not many of these were produced, all black with silver pinstriping on fuel tank and fenders. Bike has Hard Krome 3 inch ceramic coated exhaust and FI2000 fuel management. It runs smooth and very comfortable on long rides. By the way I am 72 years old.
That was hands down, the best machine I ever owned! I have a Gold-wing now, but that bike was the king! Do you still have that one? Because I'll buy it!
I got my bike license in 62, my Vulcan 1600 mean streak is going to be my last ride. Great machine, I love it. My son-in-law and my daughter ride Hogs. Grandpa kicks their ass.
haha your so full of it SHIT....i raced a Vulcun 1800...ON MY 2009 DYNA FXD ......left the slow turtle vulcan in its tracks well behind....when my harley hit second gear..still laughting
Great video . You are living the dream . people always say that but you really are . If I get to go to my family reunion this year in Latrobe Pennsylvania get by to meet you . Thanks for all the info and fun videos.
I did the "power up" from the vulcan 900 to the vulcan 2000. The Vulcan 900 is a toy compared to this. Only downside my bike is eating tires. A little over 3.000 miles and both tires are done.
I was looking at getting one of these. They handle like a brick. I ended up with a Warrior instead. A really good balance of power and handling. They are the muscle bike version of the Liter bikes to sports bikes. Ill never buy another Liter sports bike. They have lots of performance but you will never use it to its full potential. So so much goes to waste.
I am having same in black and red color… this is superb… as in video u said less than $6k… if someone will ask me about to sell this… can’t less than $10k minimum..
Keep your Key chain on the Key then just pull it out once you turn it to start.. Yeah then when you shut it off you have to find the key and chain in your pocket to turn it to start again..
Had a VTX 1800R for many years. It was a great motorcycle. The Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 is a great motorcycle also and more powerful than a VTX1800R. But not as pretty as the VTX1800R.
I am currently riding a 2007 vulvan 2000. I removed the saddlebags and the windshield it's a much more enjoyable ride now. Just gotta change my radiator fan starting to make noise.
Just purchased an 06 put pipes intake and dynojet with dyno tune threw up 106 hp and 131 tq at the wheel. Its a monster after mods does 0 to 60 3.23 sec. Dont go older than 06 the timing was different on the ecu they tuned them down alot in 04 and 05
I have a 2006 2000LT classic. I love it powerful! Quad lock phone mount. I love everything about it but the 5 speed transmission. I'm always searching for 6th gear.
I just got one in ocean blue! its a beast of a bike, previously put 10,000 miles on a vtx 1800r and 25,000 miles on a concours 14. Its comfortable and stock pipes sounds great, plenty of power to pull in any gear
My buddy and I took one out for a zip on a Kawasaki super ride day. Both of us came back with grins on we could not remove for a week. I am sure my arms were longer as well. :) Great to test ride but not to own I'm afraid.
Yeah these were cool, now my 79 XS 1101SF Yamaha did turn an 11.7 qtr. mi. Im currently rebuilding it for my son on his return from the middle east. But im thinking ill keep my eyes open for one of these, huge torque!
My buddy just bought a 1800 Kawasaki with 2500 miles for $4,500 and it came with a trailer so that’s why I’m looking up this video just to see what he has and man I want one now. Lol
My 70 year old neighbor has one with a few performance upgrades. He bought the last year produced model after selling his rebuilt us army issued harley back in 2010.
@@umaxen0048 YES!!!! If you're fully healthy, Got that dad streenff. Coordinated, can That it doesn't feel heavy to a beast. Keep practicing by City riding and highway riding. You will build your confidence. Maybe grow into a MAN,a riders rider and one day put your big boy pants on you'll be comfortable & confident on any bike..
One of our riding bros pushes a Vulcan 2k around. The shit is massive and he regularly makes harley guys feel ashamed in the concrete jungle. Sounds good with straight shots too.
Missing my M1 Moto Gloves :( Really light and compact gloves that were warm but not restrictive. unfortunately my bike was stolen 4/28 and they were in the saddle bags...
what kind of bike was it and what color was it ? so I can keep my eyes open , dude that use to live next door to me had his ripped off around the time yours was takin , I think he knew the guy I am not sure , I caught some guys in my driveway ears ago trying to steal my 72 FLH it did not go well for them or their truck lol
I bought a new one in 2006, the Classic LT version with windshield and leather saddlebags. Put 40,000 miles on it in the 2 years I owned it, I loved that bike! It was indeed a torque monster, climbed Mt. Mitchell two-up and never dropped below 2nd gear. It would happily cruise on the interstate all day at 90 without breaking a sweat.
it is funny how this plain video with a old vulcan 2000 has more views then most of your harley videos including the turbo charged harley
Cuz Harley's suck. Lol
I like kawasaki 😊
Cause this Vulkan rock I know that first hand
More realistic/obtainable for most people.
I just bought mine and was blown away. I cant believe how casually this machine goes from 30 mph to around 80. You'll be going 100mph and the motor is just slowly chugging away.
I just picked one of these up this week. It's an absolutely bonkers bike. So much fun and surprisingly agile.
My good buddy Tom has one of these 2000 cc monsters. He's a big 300 lb dude and even with his wife riding with him he's got more power than he could ever want.
A coworker of mine has a Vulcan 2000. I took it for spin one day... it's an absolute monster... I loved it...
I moved up from a c90 boulevard to a vulcan 2000, when i had the c90 i was usedto really getting on the throttle because it accelerated so slowly, first time i took the v2k on the freeway gave it a lot of throttle like i did with the c90, i was in third at this point and was on the freeway noticing how slowing traffic was moving, started looking around to see where the accident was and as i was shifting to 4th, i happened to look down at the speedometer and saw i was doing 110mph, traffic wasnt moving slow i was just moving really fast,lol
I got my 2009 classic 2000 9 months ago and I love this bike ❤️ !!!! So we'll built, solid, powerful, huge, I've owned Harley's for close to 50yrs but after ridding this beast I don't think I'll own another. Gonna change handlebars and pipes this winter Then count the days till the snow melts. Thanks for your videos and words of wisdom.
I own a '06 VN2000F (owners often call it a V2K) the LT Classic model. The LT Classic model has a more classic bezel and windshield.
The gearing's a little crappy but it will cruise comfortably at 90 to 100 MPH in perfect conditions (mine has pipes an intake and Power Commander though) but I've been over 130 MPH before I chickened out (but she had more go). The first 3 gears are neutered so you don't get full power if you dump the clutch. It's big and built for larger folks (I'm 5'10 and over 300 lbs). It's small rocket speed with cruiser comfort.
Biggest drawback is that it's 5 speed instead of 6 and now finding replacement parts is a pain.
I never don't want to have one for the rest of my life. I pray Kawi brings it back... in a 6 speed.
Ive got an '04 vulcan 2k just like that one and i cant get enough of it
As another poster noted on this bike and also on the Voyager you can start the bike then remove the key so as to avoid scratching the chrome. The Voyager has a switch you turn to turn off the engine but you must put the key in to lock the steering and the ignition. The Voyager is a very comfortable bike to ride for a long time
Back in the day ( the 70’s) it was the KZ 900 that was the baddest thing on two wheels. Few bikes have ever enjoyed such a formidable reputation!
I just sold a KZ1000 retired police cruiser
I love how over a certain speed the speedometer gets blurred out. Keep doing what you're doing love the videos
He needs to make dat money
My buddy said he went from 60 to 160 in less than a mile, and I"accidentally" hit 140. I pulled out to pass s semi and saw another in front of it. I started to let off, but decided to send it. Never even downshifted
After watching your video, I bought a Vulcan 2000 last year. AWESOME bike and I use it in the city mostly, in traffic. I love it. Going on long rides out of the city is even better. Needs some typical improvements, changed the battery, changed a light bulb, need to change the tyres, maybe get some louder pipes and a mustang seat and some nice bags. But hey, improvements take time and money. all in due time. this is the type of bike I will have problems upgrading from. What can be better than this? NOTHING.
I just sold my 2010 (the last year they were made). I paid $10k for it brand new in 2012. I loved the beast but replaced it with a Goldwing. I stripped it down to a bobber and it got even quicker! Also, it was just as comfortable as my Goldwing, believe it or not. I did an Iron Butt on it. The guy I sold it too said, quote, "I'm so happy I have to sit on my hands to keep from waving at everybody". I highly recommend the bike to anyone who has a chance to get one. I cried when he rode off on it.
I traded my 2000 for a Goldwing. The 2000 is a BEAST. I put 104,000 miles on it in 8 years. I had a windshield and the only issue was at 78k miles, I broke the drive belt.
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@@fredmaldonado9204 where did you do your Iron Butt?
I live in michigan so a lot of the people here do a "perimeter of Michigan" for the 1000 miles.
There's a highway 94 that goes east to west across the state from Chicago to Detroit, when you get to the water past detroit you go north and follow the coast all the way around the thumb and to the Mackinac bridge, then back thru Traverse and down the west side till you get back to 94 and back to where you started.
Its a crazy ride and more miles than id ever want to go in a day, but i know a lot of people who've done that (and a couple who say they did it but you know never did)
10 k was a great price
I had a 2004 V2K and it’s was a monster! Only cruisers that could even get close to me were Rockets and VRods. I modded mine and it was QUICK! Had 110hp & 141tq at the wheel!!!! 😮
I just bought a 2005 Vulcan 1500 with 8800 miles with a vance and hines exhaust for $1800 and it was the best bike I ever bought in my life
Just when i was sad about my 1800 vtx being sold and now im back in the muscle cruiser market i find this absolute beast....
Don't sell it
I was able to pick one up in the Seattle area, with 32k miles, a little high, for $2,000. Absolutely insane bike.
Paid 3500 for mine. I still ride it
How is $2000 high for something with 32k miles?
sweet! you did real good. Regular maintenance and that bike will hit a 100000 miles.
@@evilredBoris he meant 32,000 is a little high for miles
@@kurtislowe6749 not for a Vulcan
"Run along child, let the adults talk."
This had me laughing hard.
Casually blurs out speedometer 😂
Avoiding demonitization.
You noticed that too huh? 😆🤫
So good! this is my current bike !!! Best bike I have ever owned - dyno tuned - v heavy but nice and so much kick !! Thanks for showcasing this one Sean !
Once you have turned on the ignition, you can remove the key and stick it somewhere safe, to turn off just turn the switch anti clockwise dude.
I did not know you could do that on some bikes. My bikes don't let go of the key when its in the on position.
Lol I knew the key came out, and I knew I could turn the switch back to off without putting the key back in. But it never clicked in my mind. I take my key off the ring (facepalm)
Thank you!
What's "unsafe" about having the key in the ignition?. All the cars and bikes you can't take the key out once running. I've never in 50 years have had any unsafe happen.
@@geneb5482 buy a chevrolet lol
@@damennix dude me to, so simple but never thought to do it
It’s a Cadillac. Those things ride soooo smooth. It’s better balanced than the VTX 1800 which feel kind of top heavy. The only suck thing about them for me, at 5’10 is there kind of tough to back up. You just have to try and make sure if your a little shorter rider you try and park in such a way that you don’t have to back her up.
The ad for the phone mount... “It’s the only one I use right now” lmao
And it's not as good as a tackform mount😝
@@neilbrown82 Really, I was just about to order it🤦🏾♂️
I purchased a 2006 Vulcan 2000 LT as a leftover in 2007. Still have it. Not one issue with it. I have the same Vance and Hines pipes on mine. No plans on getting rid of it.
Have you had any issues with it yet? Please let me know I would appreciate it. I just bought one and I love it! Also what gas do you put in it? I was told by the seller he puts 93 in it! Please share your experience with it with me. Thank you very much!
It's too bad they stopped making them in 2010. They should have equipped it like the Nomad or Voyager equipment to make it an ultimate touring bike with gusto!!!
You’re supposed to remove the key once the bike has started, it’s a standard feature on this bike
Yeah, I see that a lot, some VN2000 owners ask me how I handle having the keys flying all over. I said take it out....mind blown!
I have a Vulcan Meanstreak 1600 I bought used, I noticed I could take the key out while it was running and always thought it was a defect or something...I had a chevy S10 truck you could do that with and I'm pretty sure that WAS a defect...
I think it's kind of a good and bad design, it's good if you know about it and actually remove the keys, but I've seen plenty of video and examples of thieves or just pissed off people grabbing keys out of someone's running bike....and in other bikes at least requires a turn of the key before you can remove....and with this design you can just pull straight out....I live in a decent area where its not really a concern but if I was driving a big city I dont think I'd keep them in the bike...
Once engine is started, remove key and loose it..
i love my 2004 vulcan 2000. pearl glacier blue paint. loaded with all corbin parts.
I have an '04, you are supposed to remove key after starting. I upgraded the pipes, lights, improved the kickstand (so it did not lean as much), darkside rear tire, added a Dynojet controller, 2 up switchblade windshield. It is a great cruiser.
Did you upgrade the headlight?
@@DarkSeeker777 Not the headlight yet, it is on my list.
what car size tire did you went with? any difference in handling?
@@kspocketngroove3973 225/60/16. Yes, slow parking lot figure 8's it can be squirrely until you get used to it. Not dangerous, just going from flat to on edge acts oddly. I am not a knee dragging curve King, I cruise. It accelerates and stops very well. I have had car tires on my bkes since the 1970's, common mod for garage builds back then..
@@KarateSensei71 thanks for the reply, i was reading that most people go with the 215/55/16 size, any fitting issues with your size, increased height, speedometer reading off or spot on?
It's about time you showed another Beast.
7:08 like cracking a whip, I'm awake now!
I like that black paint style on the engine.
"Gotta go fast"
I had an 07 for 4 yrs, zero prob. Loved the beast!
I have a 2004 Vulcan 2000....it's such an awesome bike!
I always love the scripture verses my brother!! Love your site!!!
I had a 2007. It was an awesome bike. I put over 60,000 miles on it. The only issue I had with it was the belt had a loud squeal. It was terrible. I took it back to the dealership numerous times and they couldn't fix it. The kawasaki techs knew about this problem but said to deal with it. After about 5 years of dealing with it I finally traded it. Other than that belt squeal I loved the bike.
Almost bought the Kawasaki 2 liter. Missed out on it but got a Triumph Rocket 3. It's parked next to my VTX 1800. NOTHING LIKE THE BIG STUFF.
All mine needed was the "Euro Gears!" Made all the difference in hwy riding.
My brother is seriously considering buying a 2010 with 6,580 miles in great shape looks new.
What are Euro Gears does it help performance?
Great video I like the VN2000 I have 2 of them a 2004 & 2005. Bought both for about $3500 each. By the way, when that key chain was bothering you in the video you could have just removed the key and put it in your pocket. It will come out with the engine running.
4:17 have you ever made a complete stop at that stop sign?? Lol
Just got a '04 Vulcan 2000. She is an absolute monster. Fresh 4T synesthetic oil change, new tires on the way, auxiliary fog lights, and new headlight bulbs. Only issue is the headlight is just not bright enough or positioned correctly. Still working on getting the headlight figured out. Don't think it's adjustable.
I had the 04 version-loved it , passed everything but the gas station -143 mph -very heavy-super smooth
What's your gas mileage like?
Big big Motolove! Love my very own Kawasaki. Always putting up the good stuff like Delta Parole, Metallica, Alice In Chains and others when I am working on her and sometimes even on drive! Moto is life
Kawasaki made an LTD version with windshield, leather looking bags and a backrest so that your lady was still there at the end of your trip! Gorgeous bikes red and black if I remember correctly.
I love my Rogues,
Love them that much , I actually have four of them.
2004 2000 purple prism like in the video and I have three LT2000's
2007 red and ebony and two 2008 light blue/ silver and dark blue.
have clocked up over 300k between them all , but the 2007 has 140k on it towing very large trailers.
Perfectly suited to eat up the outback highways.
But for all their weight, they are absolute pussey's to handle .
The weight is very low centered and once rolling, becomes light and predictable and the brakes are outstanding considering they are just simple non ABS brakes.
Quite low tech by today's bikes , but that's whats appealing to me. No unnecessary junk that's not required to break or break down.
And the comments that its an HD look alike and therefor not a real bike , I say to them that I bought this bike because it looks more like the HD I had decades ago than the HD bikes look now.
And so much more reliable and cheap to run except for the rear tyres but I run light truck tyres so that takes care of that
I never started out to collect all these bikes , It was the fact that these bikes out here are like rocking horse shit and the parts availability is non existent where there's nothing in this country unless it shares parts with the rest of the Vulcan line up.
So I was looking for wrecks to keep my 2007 going into the future but looked for five years to no avail.
Then I come across the 2004 dirt cheap but was too good to scrap.
I was hooked I scoured all the adverts and followed leads and scored an LT2008 and scored that cheap too.
And the same for the second 2008 LT. And as I write this I am looking at another LT and a 2000.
May be a fetish now but at least it's a clean healthy fetish.
I have fitted a turbocharger to the 2004 Rogue and its mind blowing. These things pull like a school boy in standard format , but with the turbo on it well , Its just insane.
Needless to say this one is just for local rides and for showing off because I can . Totally ridiculous I know But !!!!
You are the best seller I have ever seen. GOD bless you bro!!!
FYI brother... if you are worried about the law knowing how fast you are going, blurring out the speedo is worthless. They can get your speed by measuring it using the dashed lines on the pavement. If you go past a specific number of dashed lines, over a specific amount of time, it can be proven you were travelling at an excessive rate of travel. Ever see the signs out in the remote areas about how speed is being monitored by aircraft? That's how they do it.
😅😂🤣😣
You can claim its edited easier, though.
Anyone else notice the handlebars crooked on this bike. Looks like it's been dropped on the right side and the bar pushed back!
Camera is crooked
still love my shovelheads but i also love my v2k, its an amazing machine.
funny thing, ive had big harley chalenge me on my v2k and they cant beat it but they always comment wtf's in that thing?
My bike does the same thing, I go fast my spedo blurs out.
I bought a 2006 vn 2000 lt, just power, and it wants to run. I've already put 2000 miles on it and I love it
Have you had any problems with it since? Please share. Thanks!
I love my vulcan 2000! I'll probably never sell it . I still want a hyabusa some day though.
Same here! Except for the 'busa part :-)
also.. regarding your keychan - the vulcan 2k is actually keyless (ish). You can take the key out after turning the ignition and it will run without the key in. you can just pocket it.
Recently purchased a Honda VTX 1800C! Thanks to you and your positive videos testing this model! Easy decision thanks to you!!
What did you purchase in btm vtx 1800 vs vn 2000 which is more speeder, comfortable 🤔
I have a '08 blacked-out edition, not many of these were produced, all black with silver pinstriping on fuel tank and fenders. Bike has Hard Krome 3 inch ceramic coated exhaust and FI2000 fuel management. It runs smooth and very comfortable on long rides. By the way I am 72 years old.
I just picked up a 07 vulcan 2000 classic, my first bike, didn't even know how to ride, but learned and supper happy I went this big.
You learned on this heavy torque monster? You’re mad lol
Took mine from virginia to ohio and a couple times from ohio to west virginia. Loved every second of every ride
That was hands down, the best machine I ever owned! I have a Gold-wing now, but that bike was the king! Do you still have that one? Because I'll buy it!
I got my bike license in 62, my Vulcan 1600 mean streak is going to be my last ride. Great machine, I love it. My son-in-law and my daughter ride Hogs. Grandpa kicks their ass.
haha your so full of it SHIT....i raced a Vulcun 1800...ON MY 2009 DYNA FXD ......left the slow turtle vulcan in its tracks well behind....when my harley hit second gear..still laughting
jamie greenwood found the Harley looser
Some Harley guy probably typing “not a real bike!”
Lmao very true
It's a Kawasucky
A fake Harley Davidson. 😁
Yamahog
Honda-Davidson
@@ElectraWillem Yet superior to a real one and probably cheaper new.
I bought a 2004 Kawasaki Vulcan VN2000 in March. I gave $4000 for it and it only has 6,500 miles on it.
In my country you can buy same for minimum 8000$. Hate to live in this middle EU shithole.
Bought my 2006 woth 12k miles for 4200 love it alot more bike then any harley for the price
Hit a deer with my 2010. Demolished the bike, but killed the deer. Screwed me up a little. Heavy bike.
Great video . You are living the dream . people always say that but you really are . If I get to go to my family reunion this year in Latrobe Pennsylvania get by to meet you . Thanks for all the info and fun videos.
I love Kawasaki’s constant one up manship
I have a 900...didn't know this was an option. I want this bike and I will own one now
I did the "power up" from the vulcan 900 to the vulcan 2000.
The Vulcan 900 is a toy compared to this.
Only downside my bike is eating tires. A little over 3.000 miles and both tires are done.
The Vulcan is vastly underpowered it’s not even funny I have the 900 classic lt and I wish I was able to find this bike before the 900
5 Speed - - That's why the RPM's are that high at 70 MPH. The 6 Speed brings it down to under 2,000 RPM's at 70 MPH. Love My 6 Speed.
I always thought they should have come with a 6 speed
I had the Kawasaki 1600 classic it to is an awesome bike.
I was looking at getting one of these.
They handle like a brick.
I ended up with a Warrior instead. A really good balance of power and handling.
They are the muscle bike version of the Liter bikes to sports bikes.
Ill never buy another Liter sports bike.
They have lots of performance but you will never use it to its full potential. So so much goes to waste.
I am having same in black and red color… this is superb… as in video u said less than $6k… if someone will ask me about to sell this… can’t less than $10k minimum..
Oh man, i just got a 2004 Kawasaki vulcan classic 1500 and the torque RULES, so i can only imagine a 2000cc.
Is it just me or does the handlebars look bent?
The right side does look lower.
Doesn't look bent to me.
Back in the day we called that style of handle bars Bull Horns.
I love mine I have an 06
Keep your Key chain on the Key then just pull it out once you turn it to start.. Yeah then when you shut it off you have to find the key and chain in your pocket to turn it to start again..
Had a VTX 1800R for many years. It was a great motorcycle. The Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 is a great motorcycle also and more powerful than a VTX1800R. But not as pretty as the VTX1800R.
I agree the VTX 1800 was the ugliest and best bike I ever had I wish they still made them
i want this one so cool
I remember that bike, a friend had one. I could barely lift it off the kickstand. Solid machine though.
I am currently riding a 2007 vulvan 2000. I removed the saddlebags and the windshield it's a much more enjoyable ride now. Just gotta change my radiator fan starting to make noise.
Expetacular
Nice ride ,nice review
Nice show
Kawa 2000 cc
I want one ⚡
Just purchased an 06 put pipes intake and dynojet with dyno tune threw up 106 hp and 131 tq at the wheel. Its a monster after mods does 0 to 60 3.23 sec. Dont go older than 06 the timing was different on the ecu they tuned them down alot in 04 and 05
I traded my nomad up and got an 05 vn 2000...I absolutely love it and while ride til I cant ride no more
Love my 09 classic LT. The v2k's are the best highway cruiser ever made in my honest opinion
Hey man. Love the Bible verse tucked in there!
Me too.
I have a 2006 2000LT classic. I love it powerful!
Quad lock phone mount.
I love everything about it but the 5 speed transmission. I'm always searching for 6th gear.
Now thats a nice bike. Would love to get one
I just got one in ocean blue! its a beast of a bike, previously put 10,000 miles on a vtx 1800r and 25,000 miles on a concours 14. Its comfortable and stock pipes sounds great, plenty of power to pull in any gear
Ha! “Run along child...” love it. God bless brother.
My buddy and I took one out for a zip on a Kawasaki super ride day. Both of us came back with grins on we could not remove for a week. I am sure my arms were longer as well. :) Great to test ride but not to own I'm afraid.
Yeah these were cool, now my 79 XS 1101SF Yamaha did turn an 11.7 qtr. mi. Im currently rebuilding it for my son on his return from the middle east. But im thinking ill keep my eyes open for one of these, huge torque!
My buddy just bought a 1800 Kawasaki with 2500 miles for $4,500 and it came with a trailer so that’s why I’m looking up this video just to see what he has and man I want one now. Lol
My 70 year old neighbor has one with a few performance upgrades. He bought the last year produced model after selling his rebuilt us army issued harley back in 2010.
Love mine. Wouldn't trade it for any other bike.
The bike is cool.
That headlight screws it up for me though
Thsts a " nowhere to go and all day to get there " bike
What? You can ride 300, 500, 1500 miles on this bike at any speed in total comfort...
That's my point. You can spend all day on it going as far as you like and be comfortable
@@umaxen0048
YES!!!!
If you're fully healthy, Got that dad streenff. Coordinated, can That it doesn't feel heavy to a beast. Keep practicing by City riding and highway riding. You will build your confidence. Maybe grow into a MAN,a riders rider and one day put your big boy pants
on you'll be comfortable & confident on any bike..
I bought mine off of a guy who owns 5 of them. It's all he will ever own. I've had it for a year, and now i know why.
One of our riding bros pushes a Vulcan 2k around. The shit is massive and he regularly makes harley guys feel ashamed in the concrete jungle. Sounds good with straight shots too.
Amazing how whenever you reach the speed limit the vibration causes the speedometer to blur ;-)
i miss and loved the vmax the older models 85 86 87 etc
This is a beauty.....
Missing my M1 Moto Gloves :( Really light and compact gloves that were warm but not restrictive.
unfortunately my bike was stolen 4/28 and they were in the saddle bags...
what kind of bike was it and what color was it ? so I can keep my eyes open , dude that use to live next door to me had his ripped off around the time yours was takin , I think he knew the guy I am not sure , I caught some guys in my driveway ears ago trying to steal my 72 FLH it did not go well for them or their truck lol
Red wing Thanks man 2015 Green Kawasaki versys 650 LT . I live in Philadelphia
Red wing it is a scary time people doing crazy shit
I know guys who run car tires on the back of those! They are beasts!
I do!
Harrison late for work again? 7:08
Maybe it’s some guys who’s like, “that’s Sean doing a motovlog, I gotta show off!”
Run along child.... 😂😷😂😷love it.