Faults:

None.

General Comments:

Having a motorcycle of some sort my whole life, I'd dreamed of having a heavy cruiser. Finally got one in 2010. After a lot of research, I decided on this Voyager ABS 1700 over the Harley comparable bikes because of the rough idling people report on the Harleys. Also, the Kawasaki had features that the Harleys didn't, like full engine and rear bag guards (in case of a drop). I have never had the misfortune of using them, but they are very solid and I can see how they could prevent a lot of damage, or a leg for that matter, in case of a spill. The sound system and electronics at the time also was superior to the Harleys.

I've been extremely satisfied with this bike. It is superb out on the open road. It is extremely stable. As big and heavy as it is, it's well balanced and easy to maneuver on curvy roads. When I first got it, it had Dunlop tires. They wore out fairly quickly, and I replaced them with Michelin Commander tires. Wow, what a difference that made. It made the bike much more maneuverable at low speeds, and even more stable at high speeds. Further, the tire wear (after 12,000 miles), is almost unnoticeable. They've already doubled the tire wear over the 2 previous sets of Dunlops the dealer installed.

Oil changes and most maintenance are fairly easy for a DIY'er. The costs to maintain the bike is comparatively very low.

If there is a complaint, it would be that Kawasaki hasn't done anything to improve the brand since mine was built 13 years ago, and there really has been no reason for me to upgrade because of it. My bike is in as good of shape now as it was when new, and I am enjoying it as much now as back then, perhaps more (although I don't get out much anymore).

Faults:

Accelerator button on cruise control failed.

Bike has a rattle mid ways under the seat when new, and still has - it has increased.

General Comments:

Rides and handles like a big cruiser should.

Faults:

Cracked cylinder head around 2000 miles. Manufacture fault; fully repaired at no cost; no problems since.

General Comments:

Best ride for the bucks in this size motorcycle.

Nearly maintenance free.

Very comfortable for short and long rides.

A little warm on hot summer days when stopped. Kawasaki offers an after market cooling fan system for the 2011/12 Voyagers, but it is too expensive to install - $400 for parts, $400 for labor. I will put up with the heat for that cost.

A little underpowered compared to other bikes of its size, so like many Voyager riders, I added K&N high flow air cleaner, Vance & Hines Slip-on exhaust pipes, and Cobra PowerPro electronic fuel management system. This boosted power, torque, and fuel mileage.

Original Bridgestone tires provided very poor mileage; upgraded Bridgestone tires are not much better; riding on Michelin Commanders now and what a big difference. Go Michelin!

ABS brakes are the best! Saved me a number of times.

Faults:

Paint chips easily.

Trunk actuator inoperable in under one year.

Fuel gauge went bad at about 10 months.

General Comments:

This motorcycle was ridden for 1020 miles non-stop with no issues.

Six gear overdrive tremendously increases fuel consumption.

Faults:

Screws on trunk came loose and were lost.

Rattle on acceleration.

Noisy shifting.

Lights on shifting are slow to adapt to the actual shift at times.

Very hot on over 90 degree days.

No manufacturer trunk rack available.

General Comments:

Handles superb! Best big bike on the market.

Awesome two person touring bike.

Very good ride.

Beautiful styling; looks great with some additional chrome!

Most bang for the buck.

Faults:

Only issue so far related to the iPod connector.. music kept cutting in and out. Dealer replaced with a new adapter, and now works fine.

General Comments:

Great ride, very comfortable on the highway, able to hit cruise control and coast along. For its size, it handles with ease and accelerates with power.

Lots of room for luggage and accessories.

With the foot vent openings, your legs are kept cool as you cruise along.

However in stop and go traffic, the engine permeates heat, making the ride a little uncomfortable.

Faults:

Nothing was wrong with it; great bike.

I sold it to a friend.

General Comments:

Great bike; radio faded in and out, so recommend either the XM Radio operation or purchase the iPod adapter and use an iPod.

Great motorcycle to ride with either 1 or 2 persons!