Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S Slays Tail of Dragon!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2023
- Go-Pro footage of me riding my Kawasaki Vulcan 650 S on the "Tail of The Dragon" it was a great deal of fun and I hope you enjoy!!! If you enjoy this video please leave a like, comment, and subscribe!!! This was a family trip with my Brother and Father!! My dad made this very trip over 20 years ago! So very fortunate to re-create it with him!! #shadetreearmy #subscribe #motorcycle #motovlog #summer #fun
I just got my Vulcan S as first bike. 42 yr old New rider here. I want exactly what you have going on. Hand guards, engine guards with lights mounted to them, and cruise control mods. Wonderful!
Awesome glad to hear!! I do have some links in the comments here throughout. But if you want any info on anything specific installed! Feel free to ask! It's a great bike you'll enjoy it.
I am starting my licence here in January and have pretty much decided to get the vulcan S as my first bike. Stoked to see all the POV videos. Seems like it handled the tail well. Your vulcan sounds so good as well, but I am pretty sure law in Germany will prevent me from getting one 😂
Thank you so much for this video, enjoyed it!
The exhaust I have installed would be a definite no in Germany!! However congrats and hope you ride safe/learn lots!! Definitely a great first bike.
@@MotoBagginswhat exhaust is that? I could listen to that all day
@louisgugliara7410 Delkevic Slash cut 16inch exhaust!
I also have one with the Arrow Rebel exhaust, which is legal in Germany and doesn't sound bad either...
awesome! you and the bike handled the tail very well. I like the cruiser/sport blend. Looks very fun even just going around town.
It's a great bike rode 2,400 miles round trip to Florida and back! Great bike for a road trip/ride around town.
Appreciate the comment!
Nice bike. Perfect combination between a cruiser and a sports bike. (I currently have a Vulcan 900 and am thinking of going down to the S mostly due to the weight of it, being in my 70s now.)
It's a great bike I rode a early 2000's Suzuki Intruder 1400GSLP! Was a great bike and it felt like it had as much get as the 1400! I'd highly recommend test riding one! Very agile, quick, and low center of gravity really makes this a great bike!
@@MotoBaggins Thanks for the info. I see you've taken yours on some long trips and I was worried about doing highway miles on it, but I'm sure the 6th gear on that bike makes it robust enough to do both backroads and highways.
@pcthayer yes absolutely I've road from Pennsylvania to Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina etc. My bike is a 2022 and I got about 18,000 miles on it. Great overall bike.
@@MotoBaggins You sold me. 🙂
I just traded my vulcan 900 for the S about 3 months ago. Completely 2 different rides. The S feels a lot sportier, lighter and twitchier than the 900. It's a fun bike you'll like it
One of these days I'll make it out to the Dragon. Bucket list ride for sure.
Definitely an experience if you go up that way also ride "The Back of The Dragon" Definitely a great road as well!!
That was an awesome trip. The tail is definitely worth the hype. We really lucked out on the weather and traffic. The Cherohala Skyway was a beauty too.
Video looks good man. Maybe one day we'll throw my view up on here.
😉👍 Nice Job
Thanks! It was literally my first time riding it! Planning on going back this upcoming year and running it multiple times!
Is that the slash cut Delkelvic exhaust? I have that one on my Vulcan S and it doesn't sound like yours. I mean it does a little bit but it also could be just the tone difference from having a helmet on vs it being recorded with a camera.
Yes it is the 16inch Slash Cut exhaust. Could very well be a different tone with it being a recording!
Nice ride. Thanks for sharing Do you follow Kawasaki recommendation in OM on shifting speeds? New to riding and own a 2019. People tell me going from 5th to 6th at 34mph makes no sense. But why would Kawasaki recommend that?
To be honest I only focused on the Rpms and shifting when I was initially breaking the bike in! Growing up I rode various dirt bikes and quads. That being said I shift off how the bike sounds/when I need more or less power. Now with Kawasaki recommending when to shift at certain times. I believe that's crucial with the initial break in to prevent any damage. It's going to sound cliché but ride more and you'll get a feel for it. Once you understand the bike.....shifting will come natural just like breathing. You won't even think about it!
Yeah, I am seriously considering this bike next year, trading in my gs A for it, I've been having adventure bikes since 2016 and I want a change and I rode this one this Summer, and loved it. Need to see what its like on the highway though before I decide.
I loved it in town though, very nimble, and riding position felt great
Highway I feel it'll be more than enough for what you want! Did a 2,400 mile round trip to Florida from PA. As well as a trip from PA to Tennessee in one day bike was great/very comfortable! It's a great cruiser on the highway low rpms... and plenty of power left in the 5th and 6th gear. In short definitely take it on the highway I think you'll be satisfied.
@@MotoBaggins Yeah I feel like it would be enough. The GS has an incredible engine but truth be told I dont need all that, and I wanna try something different
@@MotoBagginsWell, a 2024 model is on its way to my dealership, with panniers, extra lights, big windscreen, heated grips and such. I couldnt stop thinking aobut this bike so the beemer will get traded
@bufftankington7349 right on! You'll love it!
@@MotoBagginsOh I already did once I rode it last year, so it had to be done :)
I need to take mine 2 bikes there . Vulcan s and Suzuki burgman 400 . How long is that road 2 hrs .😊
The Tail of the Dragon itself is the actual length of the video about 15-20min total going your own speed! The Back of the Dragon which I also rode is about 30 plus minutes! Either way both a bucket list ride!
Hi I'm a newbie. What are those pipe things at the bottom holding the extra set of lights? I would definitely want those when I get a bike.
Those are called engine guards or crash bars! Both do the same job. That's what you'd be looking for!
Awesome thanks for the fast reply!
@@deveousdevil No problem! Ride safe!!
That's right by my house! Are you using stock exhaust? Sounds a little deeper of a rumble than mine
It's not a stock! The exhaust currently installed is made by Delkevic! Adds some noise and makes me chuckle 😃
Oh nice! I've looked at those. Do you know which one you have? There are a bunch and some are too loud to hear yourself think
@elmedico0928
delkevic.com/full-system-to-fit-vulcan-s-en650-2015-2020-with-slash-cut-tip-16-round-custom-cruiser-muffler-and-stainless-steel-2-1-headers/
This is the one I ordered! Make sure you order a 16inch length exhaust or less! Reason being the 21inch one gets in the way of the swing arm spools for a paddock stand. They also have a black ceramic painted one if you're looking for a more cohesive look.
Did you scrap any pegs while riding?
How shifting on this bike, smooth, little force?
I did not scrape pegs at all. This bike particularly is very hard to scrape pegs on (not impossible)! The Vulcan 650 S has a very good low center of gravity and maneuverability. Shifting is smoother than butter and requires very little effort.
@@MotoBaggins That's what I wanted to hear brother, thanks for the intel! I'm hoping this will be my first bike
@PhantomArts768 it's a great bike for a beginner/veteran rider. I did a 2,400 mile round trip to Florida and the bike was amazing. If you ever have any questions in the future feel free to ask!
@PhantomArts768 it's a stock engine but with a aftermarket exhaust! The one is the bike was made from the company Delkevic.
I WANT ONE....KOOL BIKE!!!!!
Thanks its definitely a great bike for beginners and experienced riders! I've done some heavy miles on this bike and am very happy with it!
What brand is the added piece on your windshield and do you like it.
Oh and the hand guards. Which ones are those
Great Questions!! Windshield itself is Puig 8164H Windshield. The small additional piece is a wind deflector/windshield extension to stop buffeting. Hand guards are Barkbusters Storm S7 handguards WITH 6mm/8mm. If you have any further questions please ask!
Congratulations for the video, from Spain..., I have purchased one Vulcan S, a few Days ago..., How does It works the cruise control of your right hand? Is a good solution for long rides in the Highway? Is a secure solution?..Thanks...
Thanks!
No problem!
Can you make one video abt all modes you made on this motorcycle, Thanks .
Can you elaborate more on what you means by "modes"? I'd be happy to answer anything I can!
Modifications, Thank you in advance
What hand guards did you make work for your KVS?
Barkbusters Storm S7 Single Sided Hanguards 6mm/8mm.
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/barkbusters-storm-s7-single-sided-handguard-kit-6mm-8mm-threaded-end-inserts?Product&RevZilla&sku_id=1655643
@@MotoBaggins thank you very much I’ve been trying to find something that’ll work.
@JLiT_B no problem they are single mounted so won't take crazy abuse! But for the elements they're great! Also easy to take on and off!
@@MotoBaggins I really just needed something to keep the cold air from directly hitting my hands
what exhaust is that?
Delkevic 16" Slash Cut full system exhaust.
delkevic.com/search.php?page=2§ion=product&search_query=Kawasaki+Vulcan+650+s
Can you ride this with a passenger on the back? comments!!!!
Yes, you can but you'll need to purchase passanger footpegs additionally....doesn't come from the factory with them on. You can get OEM ones from Kawasaki or the mounting brackets for the saddlebags from SHAD/Givi come with passanger footpegs. Once you get either of the above. A passanger can ride easily. However I would say since there is no good/thick aftermarket passanger pillion seats. A long ride would become uncomfortable for them. Also, adjusting the uni-shock preload is very easy to do.
Great, thanks for the reply@@MotoBaggins
BRO HAND GAURD LINK PLEASE XD
Barkbusters Storm S7 Single Sided Hanguards 6mm/8mm.
www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/barkbusters-storm-s7-single-sided-handguard-kit-6mm-8mm-threaded-end-inserts?Product&RevZilla&sku_id=1655643