I have trouble finding anything negative to say about the VN2000 ltd. The finish is exemplary - notably superior to what HD offers these days. The engine is strong, and the acceleration is more than adequate. Kawasaki engineered in just the right level of vibration: you feel the characterful engine pulses, but it is not numbing or annoying. Before my purchase, I had planned to install louder after-market pipes (e.g. HK Side burners), but now I am having second thoughts: the stock pipes sound unusually good for stock pieces and one definitely hears the v-twin rumble.
Handling? Well, this is no sport bike. But with a low center of gravity and a stiff frame, the Vulcan is surprisingly easy to push through the twisties. Ground clearance is adequate for fairly aggressive riding.
I find the ergonomics just fine and the seat, about which others have complained, comfortable. The passenger seat definitely needs more padding and reshaping.
I looked carefully at H-Ds before buying this bike, but I wanted more power and size, a better finish, and something just a little different from the legions of Harleys on the road. I think this bike hits the mark. Well done, Kawasaki!
