Would you buy another Kawasaki cruiser?

[V2KCruiser]

Originally Posted by badlandsbrett

I like the v2k cause of the size and power but by the time you add on the fairing, stereo, paint, Hard Bags and you still don't have a couple trick items like the hand controls for the electronics the intercom and the rear hard bag for long trips which I'm planning next year. If you add that it would cost more then a Ultra or a Street glide so my next bike will be a 09 ultra or SG.

Yeah, but you still won't have the power and torque that comes with a V2K. Don't end up like this guy!!

[badlandsbrett]

Your right the V2k has Great power but the 96 with a breather kit, pipes (any bike I buy) and a remap would be enough power for a Cruiser. My 1500 with hop ups and My RK with a 95 kit have enough power I don't need more (more would be ok but with a cruiser its enough) A friend has a new 09 ultra and I had a chance to ride it and it handles really nice and you can lean it the turns a lot more in the turns and it tracts really nice (for a cruiser) I like the look of the v2k but have not had a chance to ride one. I would also have to check out what after market stuff you can get for it. I would have to do some things to any bike to make it mine and not look stock maybe another $1000.00 worth of goodies.

[troop]

I've owned New kawasaki's in GPZ550, GPZ750, 1000 Ninja, 1500 Classic FI, ZRX1200 and 1600 Mean streak. I just bought a new H-D EG Standard. I briefly thought about a 1700 Voyager but bit the bullet on the Harley. Super smooth and a unique feel all its own....

[thor1500]

Yes I've bought 3 already a vn750, vn900, and currently a vn1500. A vn2000 is most likely in my future.

[Hawk 95-01]

Yes!! I currently have 2 of them The VN750 and the VN1500 Classic. Well the VN750 is my son's, waiting for him when he get out of the Army next December. I would really like to sell the 750, and buy a used a 900 Classic or Custom for him?? Not sure which one. I keep looking at used 900's on Ebay.

I'd like a 1600 Nomad, and somtimes think of the V2K, but doubt I'll move up from the 1500 til its used up. And at 12.7K miles I got a long way to go.
It's a great ride, and I just can't justify trading right now..

[Greg in ND]

I hope to keep this one for a long time. I have most everything on the bike that I wanted, and when Barnett gets my SS cables here, I will have my 18" Burly Gorilla bars on \ installed, and will pretty much have the bike where I want it, except for maybe some ww tires, and a chrome DS cover, and chrome side covers. I'm hoping to take early retirement / semi retirement in a few more years when I turn 62.
Yes, absolutely I would buy a Kawi again, I hope this one with proper maint. will last me. I really do love my 1500.

[mrfix]

After many years of riding and many different bikes passing through my garage I finally found the two that found a permenent home. My KLR will have free room and board forever, it has truely earned it's keep. The VN-2000LT is a love affair that just won't quit, it will also have free room and board forever. There may be other bikes that come to visit for awhile then go on to another place but the two I have now will be mine for all time.
Mrfix

[gdhugh]

Originally Posted by cmarider

I will never buy anything that says Kawasaki on it again... I have the V2K, an 07 I was the first owner. I have had nothing but problems, one after another, now the bike is out of warranty and having to pay for all the repairs. service center replaced the speedo head less then a year ago, fuel gauge stop working, now less then a year and it's not working again, this time it's on me. last bill was over $1000.00 ...they never wanted to fix anything under warranty... I can't wait to sell this piece of trash...

I'll give you $50.00 for it right now and release you from your awful burdon. Should I pick it up or will you ship it? Can I pay useing Paypal?

[V2K_CCTX]

For me the V2K is the best cruiser ever....why would I ride anything else...HD cant keep up and ceratinly doesnt have the reliability

[V2K_CCTX]

For cmarider, i have had zero issues with my v2k....not one problem

[DelRider]

Originally Posted by V2K_CCTX

For me the V2K is the best cruiser ever....why would I ride anything else...HD cant keep up and ceratinly doesnt have the reliability

And this, folks, is where the thread starts to slide off to oblivion.

[Kodiakmac]

I've owned 11 bikes in my life...the last 3 have been Kawasakis. If it ain't broke...

[moongirl]

Originally Posted by bigdaddyeo

sure would! But it would have to be a mean streak

I love the Meanstreak...wondering if it would always be too much bike for me. I would definately stay with Kawi!!!! as many others have stated, who needs the price of an H-D when everyone assumes that's what I am on anyways!!!

[Sick Tom]

I would buy another Kaw but, if the money was there I would look at other bikes, I really like the new Victory's this year, kinda turned off on the 2010 H/D cruisers with that big faring on them. I think for bang for your buck the Kawasaki line is a great buy!

[trikebubble]

Let's say someone dropped a load of cash into my hands........I'd go but another V2K in a heartbeat. After riding one for a few years, I'm just not sure I could live with any other cruiser.
If I couldn't have another V2K, I'd likely but a Victory.

However, after riding the ZX14 for a few months now. I'm not sure I would buy another cruiser again anyways. Who knows though..............

[V2K_CCTX]

trike...best of both worlds...ZX14 & V2K...one for show and one for go!

[rustygunner]

Originally Posted by V2K_CCTX

trike...best of both worlds...ZX14 & V2K...one for show and one for go!

[h2o]

Absolutely, I am in the market now and it may be another Kawi.

[dan20164]

I would not hesitate to buy another Vulcan cruiser. My perfect garage would contain :

900 Classic LT
GX6R, to re-visit some of the roads that I have found on my 900.
Vulcan Voyager, for those longer, freeway trips.
1971 Mach I Mustang, jade green, 428 with shaker hood.

[V2K_CCTX]

Originally Posted by DelRider

And this, folks, is where the thread starts to slide off to oblivion.

where is the oblivion....you so candidly speak of...as with all forums truth is only 1/2 of 1% of anything posted! Sorry to bunch your panties...i FORGOT to preface with IMHO....