Kawasaki Vulcan S 650.

[lemonjelly]

Any members own a Vulcan S in Thailand? I’m thinking of buying one and was wondering how they cope with the bumpy Thai roads etc, would appreciate any advice before I make a commitment...;)

[Kwasaki]

Have a test ride if you like this type of bike the kwacker 650 engine is excellent.

Not my thing but someone let me have a go last year to see the engine difference to my Versys, ideal if your short the owner wouldn't try my Versys. ???? 

I would say it's fine for Thailand suspension wise, just thought it light for cruiser bike and the seating position is not what I was brought up on so would do my back in.

[findlay13]

I've got one and I'm happy with it.I've been out on it the last two days.Just trying to adjust to the thai driving again after Oz.I've got buggered knees so I need forward controls.They aren't as far forward as my Triumph America. and can be put in three different positions.The gearbox is smooth .For Thailand I reckon it's fine.I'd like a New Triumph 1200 Speedmaster here if money was no object, but not for 632,000bht.I paid 240,000bht for the Vulcan S which is around about Aussie prices so it was the best deal for the dough for me.

[lemonjelly]

1 hour ago, findlay13 said:

I've got one and I'm happy with it.I've been out on it the last two days.Just trying to adjust to the thai driving again after Oz.I've got buggered knees so I need forward controls.They aren't as far forward as my Triumph America. and can be put in three different positions.The gearbox is smooth .For Thailand I reckon it's fine.I'd like a New Triumph 1200 Speedmaster here if money was no object, but not for 632,000bht.I paid 240,000bht for the Vulcan S which is around about Aussie prices so it was the best deal for the dough for me.

I was looking at the Speedmaster too, gorgeous looking machine but as you say, way overpriced... the Vulcan S is 293,000 baht nowadays.

[thaiguzzi]

D Big Bike in BKK has a few S/H models on his website; 169-179-189k.

Cheaper than what an expat tries to get for on selling to other expats on websites such as B&S.

Never understood that.

[findlay13]

5 hours ago, lemonjelly said:

I was looking at the Speedmaster too, gorgeous looking machine but as you say, way overpriced... the Vulcan S is 293,000 baht nowadays.

I think mine was 283,000 Hire Purchase but I paid 240,000 cash last year. 

Talk to the dealers,there are Kawasaki promotions.

A new Triumph speedmaster is 21K [under 515,000 ATM] in Australia.I will buy one but not in Thailand.

 

[lemonjelly]

1 hour ago, findlay13 said:

I think mine was 283,000 Hire Purchase but I paid 240,000 cash last year. 

Talk to the dealers,there are Kawasaki promotions.

A new Triumph speedmaster is 21K [under 515,000 ATM] in Australia.I will buy one but not in Thailand.

 

The price difference between Oz and here for the  speedmaster is shocking..thought being assembled here would give a similar price.....  rip-off

[lemonjelly]

2 hours ago, thaiguzzi said:

D Big Bike in BKK has a few S/H models on his website; 169-179-189k.

Cheaper than what an expat tries to get for on selling to other expats on websites such as B&S.

Never understood that.

If I had the money to pay for a S/H Vulcan in my pocket, I’d probably end up at the Triumph showroom doing a down payment on the speedmaster or possibly a T100, also a nice machine. My local Kawi dealer will take 58,000 down payment..... I’ll prolly do that 

[thaiguzzi]

4 hours ago, lemonjelly said:

If I had the money to pay for a S/H Vulcan in my pocket, I’d probably end up at the Triumph showroom doing a down payment on the speedmaster or possibly a T100, also a nice machine. My local Kawi dealer will take 58,000 down payment..... I’ll prolly do that 

Have a look at his website. He offers 5% interest and various down payments on every motorcycle he sells. You can ride out the door with a 4 y/o Ducati Monster or Triumph twin or triple with as little as a 9k down payment. I see he has an air cooled Thruxton for 330k, many Monsters from 260k up.

The guy has a huge subscribed You Tube channel and is one of the biggest S/H big bike dealers in the country.

Very professional, very knowledgable guy.

Also, a Jap bike, being a Jap bike, ya wanna pay 280k new or 180 k S/H?

Smaller down payment and similar percentage rates....

It aint rocket science.