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Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager (Voyager XII): review, history, specs

Class: tourer

Production: 1986-2003

Also called: Kawasaki Voyager 1200, Kawasaki Voyager XII

Predecessor: Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager XIII

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Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII: manuals, parts, microfiches.

• Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager: Service Manual, 1986
• Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager: Parts Catalog
• ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Voyager XII (04/1999) | Average MPG
• ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Voyager XII (04/1999) | 0-60 mph
• ↑ Motorcycle Consumer News (MCN) "Performance Index 2015" | Kawasaki Voyager XII (04/1999) | Top speed

Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager (Voyager XII): review, history, specs

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Production: 1986-2003

Also called: Kawasaki Voyager 1200, Kawasaki Voyager XII

Predecessor: Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager XIII

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Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII: manuals, parts, microfiches.

• Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager: Service Manual, 1986
• Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager: Parts Catalog

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Long, relaxing days in the saddle are what the Kawasaki Voyager® XII motorcycle was built for. This machine lays claim to all of the features of a luxury tourer, from its spacious saddlebags and large rear trunk to its massive full fairing with wide windshield and deeply cushioned seat that's good for all-day cruising comfort. Passengers also benefit from an equally comfortable seating position, with grab rails, their own floorboards and an adjustable backrest. Truly, the Voyager pampers all of its riders.

- With standard features like electronic cruise control and a high-quality 4-speaker, AM-FM cassette stereo with dual remote controls, this land is your land to enjoy. - The extra strong Voyager XII powerplant delivers dependable touring power for effortless over- taking or hauling heavy loads up high-altitude mountain passes. - Dual integrated balancers plus rubberized engine mounts make the massive 1,196cc DOHC In-Line Four cylinder engine purr along smoothly. - Meticulous attention to keeping maintenance chores to a minimum: Reliable vacuum-advance electronic ignition. Automatic cam chain adjuster. Hydraulically controlled automatic valve lash adjusters. - Clean, quiet shaft final drive. - Making the Voyager fit you is easy: Air-adjustable front and rear suspension. Individually adjustable rider’s seat. Adjustable passenger backrest. Adjustable windshield. Adjustable handlebars. - Delivering extended touring range from the 6.1-gallon fuel tank is an ‘overdrive’ top gear. - The full coverage fairing knifes through the air and leaves both the rider and passenger in a cocoon of calm and quiet. - Luggage capacity is one of the Voyager’s strong points: The dual top-loading saddlebags complement the huge trunk. - The specially designed, dual-lever center-stand makes parking as easy as one, two...

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2000 kawasaki zg1200 voyager xii from united states of america.

Best most fun bike comparably

I ride my bikes hard. This is the 6th Voyager I've owned. The previous 5 were all 84's with the 6 cylinder which were a lot of fun. This 2000 I have now is a 4 cylinder, but lacks no power. Recently went to North Carolina and rode the Tail of the Dragon (318 curves in 11 miles), and scraping pegs in almost all the corners was a blast.

I absolutely love the Voyager and recommend anyone interested in a big bike to check it out before buying a Goldwing.

Would you buy another motorcycle from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st June, 2020

29th Dec 2021, 20:45

Where can I get an antenna mast for a 2002 Kawasaki Voyager II? I cannot find one. They discontinued that part.

2002 Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII from United States of America

I like the low cost of a high mileage tourer. Best value tourer

General Comments:

The Kawasaki Voyager 1200 is dated but still a rock solid performer.

Best touring bike for the money. Less cramped than a Gold Wing.

Lots of power, storage, comfort.

Review Date: 28th June, 2019

1993 Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII from Germany

Ride 200 miles without a visor on your helmet and still have a smile on your face when you arrive

Wrong alternator fitted by a previous owner (Suzuki) shorted and fried a lot of electrical (including the speedo/revcounter) components.

Clutch cage bearings worn out.

Speedo drive/gear rusted solid.

Turn signal cancelling stopped working.

I live in Germany and it's very difficult to get any of the plastic parts. However many of the components are used on other Kawasaki models. So with a bit of patience and the internet, alternatives can be found.

After a bad crash caused by a mysterious uncontrollable tank slapper at about 90mph, the fairing and trunk are destroyed and it's too expensive to get the parts second hand from the States to here (price + freight + import taxes + customs).

So it'll get rebuilt with the help of Vetter...

Apart from that, a wonderful bike that I enjoyed riding. Sure it had problems with the front end wobbling, but that was mostly a problem with fork pressure/tyre pressure and/or rear suspension set up.

It was a joy to ride either on the autobahn or in town, alone or two up with all our junk.

I'm thinking about buying another, but here in Germany they can be very expensive...

Review Date: 7th January, 2016

1993 Kawasaki ZG1200 Voyager XII from United States of America

Fast, top heavy, forks tend to shimmy easy, and is low maintenance

Well, it's a very well engineered machine, as every Kawasaki I have owned through the decades has been. Fairly low maintenance machines. After 80,000+ miles, keep some synthetic 20-50 weight oil on hand.

Well, the main issues with this particular bike are that the forks tend to shimmy at take off at times, and when sharp bumps (holes, rocks, etc) are hit. Also, try to keep both hands on the handlebars, as it will start to shimmy a little going down the road sometimes, and could get uncontrollable. I'm looking at adding an aftermarket superbrace to see if that controls the forks shimmy issue.

The other issue is that it is very top heavy. You sit higher than the other full dress 1200+ bikes. Reminds me of my 1960s, and 70s Honda CBs; top heavy and 800-900 lbs, plus a rider sitting even higher, can get to be quite a workout!

Overall, it should still be on the road for much longer, as it's a "Kow", built in Nebraska!

Review Date: 12th August, 2015

1st May 2016, 03:45

If the front of the bike shimmies, your tires are cupped due to low pressure. If you keep the tire pressure slightly higher, tires will not cup as easy and the bike will be very smooth even if you remove your hands from handle bars briefly. You will notice when tires are brand new there is no tank slapping or shimmying.

4th Sep 2016, 06:59

The Voyager 12 is a wild mustang. Hold on or it will buck you off.

16th Mar 2017, 23:26

Why do you say it will buck you off?? Is it not stable at high speeds?

20th Jul 2017, 17:07

The shimmy problem probably with the front was most likely a tire problem; cupped, low pressure, the tires on a shaft drive cup and cup more on the right side and it's noticeable more if the bike has been driven hard, and if the bike had stock front springs the air pressure might have been low also; you can't use a bicycle tire pump to put air in with, there is a special pump to pump them and the rear air shocks up with; any Harley shop will have one.

And these bikes have a low center of gravity; it's a very nimble bike, yes it's not as low as a sports bike, but it's lower than the other big touring bikes.

The only complaint I have with these bike is the seat; it's 1980's tech. And it gets to you. On long long rides, I got an air seat pad I use.

24th Mar 2019, 19:22

Definitely not a beginner's bike.

4th Apr 2020, 02:27

Neither is a Goldwing or an Electraglide Ultra!

24th Aug 2020, 15:09

Every one of the dozen or so I've owned have done this to a certain extent. I don't know what does cause it, but it ain't the tires.

21st Nov 2020, 15:22

You are right, they are better!

10 Reasons Why The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Is Criminally Underrated

The Vulcan is not an American-built cruiser, but Kawasaki seems to have nailed it overall!

While the Japanese have embraced the concept of the large, V-Twin American-style cruiser, the reception to the various models that have come from the Far East hasn’t always been positive, despite the obvious qualities such models possess. True, some of the Japanese attempts have been unconvincing pastiches of the ‘real thing’ but others have had all the qualities to succeed in what is a very important market. One such motorcycle is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 - one of the best of its type - and this is why it deserves a second chance.

10 A Brief History Of The Kawasaki Vulcan

Kawasaki first entered the cruiser market - with the American market firmly in is sights - back in 1984, with the 699cc Vulcan model, powered by Kawasaki’s first-ever V-twin engine. Over the years, the Vulcan’s basic concept and structure have remained largely unchanged, although there have been a total of ten different displacement engines fitted, ranging from 400cc to 2,053cc. All have proved to be well-built, reliable, and comfortable, with decent performance and a large catalog of accessories allowing owners to configure the bike to their taste and purpose.

9 The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Came Out In 2009

The Vulcan 1700 series was introduced in 2009 and the Voyager model was, as the name suggests, the fully-dressed touring model, complete with panniers, top box, and frame-mounted fairing. The 2023 version has a 1,700cc, 82 horsepower, 107 foot-pounds of torque V-Twin engine pushing along 895 pounds of weight. Yes, it’s big but no bigger than any of its rivals and the styling has a curvy softness which serves to make the size a little less intimidating.

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8 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Chassis

The chassis of the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager is completely conventional, comprising steel tubing for the double down tube, and double cradle frame, with a large backbone running across the top of the engine. There’s nothing subtle about it, and it is built for strength and hang the weight penalty! Of course, carrying this much weight, it needs to be strong if stability is going to be uncompromised. The wheelbase won’t encourage sharp handling and it will never be a back-lane scratcher but then, if that’s what you’re expecting, but for cruising down the highway, it is perfect. Normally, long means low and the Vulcan is no exception, with a seat height of 28.7 inches.

7 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Suspension

Don’t expect anything revolutionary, because it just isn’t there! The forks are a sturdy 45mm and the rear shock is an air shock, which compensates somewhat for the relatively short 3.1 inches of travel - the front forks have 5.5 inches of travel. The rear shock has a four-position rebound damping adjuster, so you can dial it in depending on the load being carried or the road condition. Overall, the suspension is as good as on any of the American entries in this class and is only outperformed by the sophisticated suspension set-up on the Honda Gold Wing.

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6 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Brakes

Again, Kawasaki has foregone the temptation to equip the Vulcan Voyager with anything but industry-standard braking equipment. Twin 300mm discs up front, clamped by four-piston calipers, and a single 300mm disc at the rear are standard fare for this class and perform as well as can be expected when dealing with this amount of mass. ABS, in the form of Kawasaki’s Advanced Coactive Braking technology (K-ACT ll) is a welcome feature. The brakes are linked so applying either lever actuates both the front and rear brakes.

5 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Transmission

Bikes in this class aren’t known for their light-switch-like gear changes, as you would find on a sports bike: Heavy Duty would be a more appropriate term. The Vulcan Voyager features a six-speed gearbox , with the top two gears designed to be more of an overdrive set-up and therefore perfect for keeping the revs down when on long straight stretches, while the first four gears give pretty spritely acceleration, whether from a standstill or rolling on the throttle on the move. The final drive is by a low-maintenance carbon-reinforced belt.

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4 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Air Management System

This is an interesting feature. Big V-Twins such as this produce a lot of heat and the Kawasaki is no different, despite the engine being liquid-cooled. With the rear cylinder and exhaust header being right under the rider’s legs, excessive heat can be a problem but Kawasaki has developed the Kawasaki Air Management System to combat it. The front leg shields route radiator heat down below the engine, while a rear fan draws hot air away from the rear cylinder and exhaust header and directs it to the ground on the left side of the motorcycle. It’s surprisingly effective.

3 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Overall Quality

The Japanese are well-known for the quality of their products and the Vulcan Voyager is no different. If the design is a little derivative and brings nothing new to the table, then at least it is very well put together, and, in the fit and finish, you’ll find nothing to be concerned about, even after a few years. One benefit of keeping the same design for many years is that Kawasaki has had time to iron out any bugs.

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2 Should You Seriously Consider The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager?

The simple answer is, ‘why wouldn’t you?’ The only thing it lacks when compared to the Harley or Indian alternatives is the name on the tank. No, it’s not a particularly up-to-date design but, with typical Japanese engineering quality, that really doesn’t matter and the engine’s performance and refinement are proof enough of that, as is the overall comfort. None of the bikes in this class, with the exception of the Honda Gold Wing , are over-endowed with electronic trickery and the Vulcan Voyager is comparable with all of them, featuring ABS, built-in speakers, and integrated intercom compatibility with the majority of helmet-mounted communication systems.

1 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Rivals and Pricing

The classic-style full dresser class is well populated, the obvious rivals to the Vulcan Voyager being the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited and Ultra Limited, Indian Roadmaster, and home-grown rivals the Yamaha Star Venture and, slightly more modern in concept, the Honda Gold Wing. The Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager costs $19,299 , the Honda Gold Wing $29,600, the Yamaha Star Venture $24,999, the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited starts at $29,399, the Ultra Limited $29,799 and the Indian Roadmaster $30,499. With that in mind, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager is a positive bargain, another reason to consider it.

Q: How much horsepower does a Kawasaki 1700 have?

The 1,700cc V-twin engine in the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 produces 82 horsepower and 107 foot pounds of torque

Q: Does the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager have a reverse gear?

No, the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager does not have a reverse gear

Q: Is the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager fuel injected?

Yes, fuel injection is used on the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager

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2010 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager – Road Test Review

Riding the 892-pound Kawasaki Voyager around town is a little like taking a Carnival Cruise ship across a pond. Once on the open road, though, the big touring cruiser transforms into a comfy companion, with 10 gallons’ worth of lockable packing space in each saddlebag and a top trunk that will hold two full-face helmets. I recently tested the Voyager’s long-distance prowess on a springtime 235-mile blast along two-lane Highway 395 to Lone Pine, California, with two other riders on Voyagers. We spent two days exploring the surrounding area and Death Valley aboard our steeds. This ride brought back fond memories since my very first long motorcycle ride—a four-day, 2,000-plus-mile tour—was as a passenger aboard a 1983 ZN1300 Voyager (coincidentally our Retrospective subject in this same issue).

The liquid-cooled, 52-degree V-twin Vulcan Voyager was introduced last year (see 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan Voyager 1700 road test ) when Kawasaki replaced its 1,500cc and 1,600cc shaft-drive Vulcans with the 1,700cc belt-drive line. It features EFI and four valves per cylinder. Kawasaki says that for 2010 less engine heat reaches the rider thanks to improved heat management, but we still felt some heat on both legs at times, especially on warm days.

When you get to the twisties, be prepared to slow the pace, since the Voyager’s floorboards scrape early and the bike wallows a bit at high speed in long sweepers. Nevertheless, the Voyager feels lighter than it looks, the handlebar offers good leverage for pushing through corners and the bike steers pretty darn well for its heft. The six-speed with overdrive transmission clunks into gear, but finding neutral is easy at a stop. Our K-ACT ABS-equipped ($1,100 option) bike with dual front discs and four-piston calipers and a single disc out back with twin-piston caliper stops very strongly and efficiently.

The Voyager’s looks are sort of an oxymoron: The frame-mounted fairing is curvy and gives the bike a massive, bulbous look, yet once you’re in the rider’s seat, the rider triangle is more compact than expected. The cockpit is way cool with its retro-looking classic car analog gauges, yet there’s a modern LCD display smack in the center. The functional fairing houses speakers for the radio (optional iPod and CB, intercom/headset compatible) and two lockable storage compartments. Take care when parking the bike tail first because the mufflers are low enough to graze curbs. In our road test we put more than 2,500 miles on our Voyager and it averaged 36.4 mpg.

If you spend a lot of time in the canyons and corners, the Voyager won’t exactly reward your choice of motorcycle. But if you’re looking for a traditional V-twin with good long-distance comfort, the Voyager could be your next bike.

For more information on the Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager visit kawaski.com

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I recently purchased a 2010 Kawasaki Voyager. &,000 kms on the used bike. The dealer tells me that all Kawasaki 1700cc engines backfire and run rough. Before I get really annoyed I would appreciate someone elses opinion.

I own an 2012 Vaquero, it has the same issue. The technician at the dealership stated that Kawasaki acknowledged that they have a problem with the engine. So far the o-rings and seals on the intake have been replaced once. It took about 200 miles before it started backfiring again. The problem is in the “floating” intake ports where they are attached to the cylinder heads and the stand-offs located on the throttle bodies. The floating seals do not seal and the o-rings on the throttle bodies get no crush from the mount because of the stand-offs (which eventually cause warping). A proper fix to the problem can be found here: http://bit.ly/17W0zuP I am extremely disappointed that Kawasaki has not repaired the problem on their own, and doubt that the issue is addressed on the newer models. To be fair I have seen a couple of folks who are not having the problem, but those are not the majority. So, if you are willing to take on the work yourself, or wait for your dealership to do the work when it starts popping and backfiring – I don’t recommend the bike. I’m actually thinking of trading mine in.

I own a 2010 1700 kawai and had it since 2010, never had a backfire and the baby run smooth as can be, specially long distance. Also own a 2018 which is just as smooth. Enjoy the ride.

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2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager

Kawasaki’s most expensive touring-ready cruiser.

A roamer, a city-hopper, and—you guessed it—a voyager. The Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager takes the comforts of the cruise and pairs it with a long-stroke 1,700cc V-twin with peak torque low in the rev range—that’s a claimed 108.0 pound-feet at 2,750 rpm. Its touring comforts include cruise control, integrated luggage (claimed two-helmet capacity) with passenger backrest, and a frame-mounted touring fairing. The Vulcan 1700 Voyager is Team Green’s take on cruising.

2020 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Reviews, Comparisons, And Competition

American competition for this big boy tourer include the Harley-Davidson Road Glide Limited , Ultra Limited , and CVO Limited and the Indian Roadmaster . Japanese tourers include the Yamaha Star Venture and Honda Gold Wing .

Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager Updates For 2020

The only colorway available is Metallic Phantom Silver/Metallic Carbon Grey.

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1999 Kawasaki Voyager XII

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1999 Kawasaki Voyager XII MISSING LEFT REAR SPEAKER Some people just need to get out of town on a motorcycle and when they do there is no better way to do it than on a Kawasaki Voyager XII luxury touring motorcycle. Motorcycles Touring DX9558930684564201000 DX1 . This is a machine that can conveniently haul your belongings but its relative light weight and maneuverability won't let you forget you're on a motorcycle. the Voyager XII has all of the features of a luxury tourer such as a plush seat large rear trunk and spacious saddlebags and the windshield on the full-sized fairing is now surface-coated to prevent scratching. For those times when you stop to take in the view the Voyager XII can be parked on its convenient dual-stage centerstand that is now even stronger...

1999 Kawasaki Voyager 1200

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Model Voyager 1200

1999 Kawasaki Voyager 1200, you will not see a cleaner voyager than this. cruise, radio and more. come see us. we take trades and finance.

Engine 1196 cc cc

Some people just need to get out of town on a motorcycle, and when they do, there is no better way to do it than on a Kawasaki Voyager XII luxury touring motorcycle. This is a machine that can conveniently haul your belongings but its relative light weight and maneuverability won't let you forget you're on a motorcycle. The Voyager XII has all of the features of a luxury tourer such as a plush seat, large rear trunk and spacious saddlebags, and the windshield on the full-sized fairing is now surface-coated to prevent scratching. For those times when you stop to take in the view, the Voyager XII can be parked on its convenient dual-stage centerstand that is now even stronger.

Mt Sterling, Kentucky

Category Touring Motorcycles

Engine 1,196 cc

1999 Kawasaki Voyager XII, 1999 Kawasaki Voyager XII in outstanding condition! All electronics work and it's ready to ride! - Some people just need to get out of town on a motorcycle, and when they do, there is no better way to do it than on a Kawasaki Voyager XII luxury touring motorcycle. This is a machine that can conveniently haul your belongings but its relative light weight and maneuverability won't let you forget you're on a motorcycle. The Voyager XII has all of the features of a luxury tourer such as a plush seat, large rear trunk and spacious saddlebags, and the windshield on the full-sized fairing is now surface-coated to prevent scratching. For those times when you stop to take in the view, the Voyager XII can be parked on its convenient dual-stage centerstand that is now even stronger.

Portland, Oregon

This is a machine that can conveniently haul your belongings but its relative light weight and maneuverability won't let you forget you're on a motorcycle. the Voyager XII has all of the features of a luxury tourer such as a plush seat large rear trunk and spacious saddlebags and the windshield on the full-sized fairing is now surface-coated to prevent scratching. For those times when you stop to take in the view the Voyager XII can be parked on its convenient dual-stage centerstand that is now even stronger. 1999 Kawasaki Voyager XII ZG1200B13.....Kawi Tour KawSome people just need to get out of town on a motorcycle and when they do there is no better way to do it than on a Kawasaki Voyager XII luxury touring motorcycle. Motorcycles Touring 1580 PSN ...

1999 Kawasaki VOYAGER

Salisbury, Maryland

1999 KAWASAKI VOYAGER, EXCELLENT shape..........Only 21000 miles

Oshkosh, Wisconsin

1999 KAWASAKI Voyager,

La Crosse, Wisconsin

1999 Kawasaki Voyager XII, Fantastic Tourer! Cruise Control! Air Ride Suspension! - Some people just need to get out of town on a motorcycle, and when they do, there is no better way to do it than on a Kawasaki Voyager XII luxury touring motorcycle. This is a machine that can conveniently haul your belongings but its relative light weight and maneuverability won't let you forget you're on a motorcycle. The Voyager XII has all of the features of a luxury tourer such as a plush seat, large rear trunk and spacious saddlebags, and the windshield on the full-sized fairing is now surface-coated to prevent scratching. For those times when you stop to take in the view, the Voyager XII can be parked on its convenient dual-stage centerstand that is now even stronger.

Arlington, Texas

This Bike Has Everything-LOADED-Runs GREAT ! Some people just need to get out of town on a motorcycle, and when they do, there is no better way to do it than on a Kawasaki Voyager XII luxury touring motorcycle. This is a machine that can conveniently haul your belongings but its relative light weight and maneuverability won't let you forget you're on a motorcycle. The Voyager XII has all of the features of a luxury tourer such as a plush seat, large rear trunk and spacious saddlebags, and the windshield on the full-sized fairing is now surface-coated to prevent scratching. For those times when you stop to take in the view, the Voyager XII can be parked on its convenient dual-stage centerstand that is now even stronger.

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Massillon, Ohio

Engine 1196cc cc

2008 Kawasaki VULCAN 1600 NOMAD

Big Bend, Wisconsin

1999 Kawasaki Voyager XII, MIDNIGHT MADNESS SALE 18th Annual SOLD AS IS, NOT INSPECTED, RACK, WIND DEFLECTORS, CRUISE, AUDIO, BUDGET TOURING! - We can ship this for $399 anywhere in the Conti US. Give us a call toll free at 877=870-6297 or locally at 262-662-1500. Used Custom Cruiser Chopper Preowned Beginner Streetbike Bagger. There will be more pictures available upon request. We also offer great financing terms for qualifying credit. Call us for buying or trading your motorcycle, atv, or snowmobile.

2015 Kawasaki Mule

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

1999 Kawasaki Voyager XII, Has CB RADIO, Luggage Rack, Highway Pegs! Ready to Travel! - Some people just need to get out of town on a motorcycle, and when they do, there is no better way to do it than on a Kawasaki Voyager XII luxury touring motorcycle. This is a machine that can conveniently haul your belongings but its relative light weight and maneuverability won't let you forget you're on a motorcycle. The Voyager XII has all of the features of a luxury tourer such as a plush seat, large rear trunk and spacious saddlebags, and the windshield on the full-sized fairing is now surface-coated to prevent scratching. For those times when you stop to take in the view, the Voyager XII can be parked on its convenient dual-stage centerstand that is now even stronger.

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