[Kchaka]

Visited the showroom today for a sit test. Planned to check out the Vulcan 500 (my research so far has led me here). Liked the size and satisfied my concerns that it might be too small a frame for my 6′ frame. No worries. Sales dude also sat me on a Vulcan 900 (too big & heavy) and a V-star 650 (didn’t flip my switch). We went to the used area and I sat on a Shadow 600 and 750 (750 also too big). But what really caught my eye was a vulcan 750. Low seat position seemed to contribute to an easy balance and low center of gravity. It just felt the most comfortable and natural of the bunch.

I’ve read lots elsewhere that claim this to be a good beginner bike with great reliability and low maintenance. Has anybody here ridden one to comment on how appropriate it is for a beginner? Please state if you are replying without having ridden this bike. I am well aware of the <600 cc rule of thumb; that's why I had the vulcan 500 targeted. I just felt like the 750 was a better fit and might keep my interest past the first year or 2.

Thanks in advance!

[Munch]

Ok…not been on the 750 but Started on the Vulcan 500 and now a foolishly grinned owner of a Vulcan 900. The 750 would be a decent starter. Remember cruiser performance is a bit difference then sport bike performance as far as CC’s and gearing goes. Most 600+cc’s is too much references is mainly geared for sport bike and even standard riders.
The 750 will likely be a little more “quick ” out of the gate but still give you a predictable throttle range through the gears. Give yourself a lot of time to get used to the weight, turning “feel” in slow speed maneuvers and don’t try rocketing off the line until you are well versed in the most basic and you will be fine.
As with any ride, learn at a safe pace and keep your ego in check.

[Clay Dowling]

I don’t see the 750 Vulcan as being a real problem. I’m riding one of the fastest cruisers you can get (Honda Magna), and the bike does not try to launch me into space. For the skilled rider, the power is there, but typically on a cruiser you won’t tap into that power by accident. Certainly on my bike if you want to ride it like you stole it, you need to know what you’re doing.

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