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Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Drifter 1999: Full reviews
 
Kawasaki VN 800 Vulcan Drifter 1999
Posted by Bob Merrihew on 23 june 2005 @ 12:58:56
A cooool looking bike that doesn't perform that well in stock form. It always gets a good respones when driving around town, but the lack of meaty performance and super muffled exhaust note bothers me.
It handles very well for a cruiser. It is a relaxing ride and engineered for comfort with more modern suspension.
The engine: I'm not a power junkie, thrill seeker, or wannabe base jumper. This engine is slow and hamstrung by anti pollution devices. It says it can do a 14.97sec 1/4 mile, I doubt it. The rev limit is low, the exhaust baffles are enormous, and it is difficult to get any wheel spin. I have put a jet kit in and plan on an aftermarket exhaust. The jet kit has helped control that natural leanness. An aftermarket exhaust will make me happy.
   

Pro: Nice looking machine, comfortable, good handling, well designed suspension.

Contra: Big bland engine NEEDS a jet kit, aftermarket pipe, and anti pollution gutting.



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