Kawasaki ergo fit bike

[ziggie]

I'm not much of a kawaski fan but this new ergo fit valcan s might be something different.http://www.cyclenews.com/340/29467/Racing-Article/First-Ride--2015-Kawasaki-Vulcan-S.aspx

 

[Joe A.]

great concept, hope it catches on!

 

[CB4ME]

Check out their 2015 ergo fit Vulcan S 650 twin (Versys engine) in cruiser format and pricing similar to the NC700:

2015 Kawasaki Vulcan S: MD First Ride « MotorcycleDaily.com ? Motorcycle News, Editorials, Product Reviews and Bike Reviews

 

[ziggie]

You also get to choose a handel bar,2 different kinds at no extra charge

 

[DirtFlier]

When there is a smaller pool of potential customers, you have to cater to as many as possible. Good for Kawasaki and I hope it catches on with the industry. The vast majority of potential customers don't want a large, air-cooled, V-twin cruiser or a 180 mph sportbike.

 

[Old Can Ride]

650cc V-twin cruisers have been out there for some time now. In the late 1990's the Yamaha V-star 650 was the bike of the year. My wife has a cousin that drove across this country on a V-star 650. I would not want a leg forward motorcycle for long trips, as you can not stand up on the pegs.

 

[TheEdge900]

I sat on one of these at the Progressive Motorcycle Show in Phoenix a couple of months ago. They had three of them set up in different configurations, and at least one of the configurations was a good fit for me. I hope the adjustability concept grows to other manufacturers, it opens up the market for a given bike to more people, without having to go aftermarket. I think the Indian Scout has multiple foot peg positions also.

I also see this as Kawasaki's answer to the CTX700. A midsized cruiser that is designed more for comfort and practicallity than looking like another V-twin clone, and using a proven engine design that is reliable.

 

[fratermus]

I would not want a leg forward motorcycle for long trips, as you can not stand up on the pegs.

Exactly so. Or even on short bumpy trips, as the article's author found out.