$5,900
Nashville, Tennessee
Category
Cruiser Motorcycles
Engine
72bhp
Posted Over 1 Month
2013 Kawasaki VN1700-JStock #: I15181491VIN #: JKBVNRJ12DA008402Damage Description: FRONT ENDDrive Train:Engine:Transmission: 0Title: SALVAGEMileage: 1 MilesEconomy:Fuel Type: OtherWarranty: AS ISRuns/Drives: Runs & Drive 2013 KAWASAKI VN 1700-J VULCAN MATT BLACK FOR SALE REPAIRABLE DAMAGE ONLY $5900 MSRP $18755 Please take a moment and read this description prior to submitting an offer or exercising the buy now option. This vehicle is being offered in Nashville Tennesse by the insurance company at the holding facility. The images of this vehicle were taken at the facility where you will be picking up the vehicle from. The general public is not allow inside the facility, if you are local you can bring an official check and they will bring the vehicle to the gate. If you are too far away, transfer must be made via wire transfer within 2 days from the time you win the auction. This is a beautiful matt black vulcan a very sexy bike with minimal damage. It is priced right being offered at such a discount, we are sure the bike is worth much more in parts, selling off piece by piece but this is a builder its a sexy distinguised bike with damage to the left front and front end. The forks are good and the bike was entered with keys, should start right up, the images speak for themselves. Contact us with any questions, please only serious offers only! Kawasaki claims that the new Voyager was inspired by 1960s sports cars, but I suspect it would struggle to say exactly which cars inspired any particular aspects. That's because the bike is clearly inspired by – and pitched directly against – Harley-Davidson's Electra Glide Ultra.Many would be hard pushed to tell them apart, suggesting that Kawasaki has at least got the styling right. For all its kitsch appearance, the Voyager is a convincing rival visually.Where many bikes fail in taking on Harley, however, is in matching other qualities of the troubled Milwaukee marque. To be convincing, the Voyager must be an effective tourer and have a good stab at matching the less easily defined qualities that have persuaded more than 50 per cent of big-bike buyers in the States to buy Harley-Davidsons.Some of the detailing will be given nods of approval, such as the white-on-black, simple serif script on the clocks, the chunky chrome ignition switch and of course the overall look of the big V-twin engine, which looks air-cooled even though there's liquid and a tucked-away radiator.But when it comes to feel, the Voyager isn't quite there. The top box, for example, is made of flimsy plastic with cheap catches that were already rusting on my test bike, while the lock wouldn't defeat a nine-year-old. The panniers are of similar quality and out of place on a near-£14,000 motorcycleThe gearchange is too far in the other direction, with a very heavy feel. The clutch's biting point is vague, making tight manoeuvres harder work than they need be, while the engine lacks the rawness of a Harley. That's a difficult criticism to make (many riders would find the smoother Kawasaki preferable) but for me the essence of Harley is the balance between crudeness and sophistication.Like a Harley, the Voyager's top gear is overdrive-tall, poviding a relaxed feel at motorway speeds. But the height of the unadjustable screen cuts right across the field of vision for taller riders such as myself. Even if you are able to look through it, there's no way of clearing rain drops from it – with a layer of winter road sludge, forward visibility is going to be a real issue.If you can see over the top, there's a relentless vibrating turbulence at anything over 80mph, and since the riding position could well induce backache, longer distances can become more tiring than they should. The seat pushed me too far forward, while the forward footboards didn't allow me to take any weight through my legs.There's plenty of Harley-type equipment, including a radio with ambient sound compensation which is surprisingly clear even at high speeds, although it lacks RDS station recognition which is almost universal these days. There are no rear speakers though, the sound is a lot less clear for the pillion. The passenger's legs rub on the bike's paintwork, too, although it's a comfortable place to be. I'm not keen on the radio buttons elbowing the horn push out of its usual place, while the equally busy right switch cluster includes cruise control, which is useful if sometimes jerky when it engages.As with a Harley, there's a lot of heat coming off the engine. This will be welcome in winter but too much, I suspect, on hot summer days.The bike handles well; neutral right down to walking pace and very stable at high speeds – not like a Harley, for once, and all the better for that. However the underdamped suspension can bounce you around on rougher roads, while the 4.4-gallon tank means that you'll need to worry about refuelling after only 150 miles, despite the Harley-beating 40mpg the bike returns.What you get on the Kawasaki is a consistency of quality that Harley still struggles with. The finish and detailing are to a high standard generally (luggage aside) and you know you won't start seeing major components corrode as soon as you roll it out of the showroom. Kawasaki also comes equal first with Honda in reliability, and the VN1700 is getting on for £4,000 cheaper than an Electra Glide.THE FACTSPRICE/AVAILABILITY: From £13,499/NowPOWER/TORQUE: 72bhp@5,000rpm/108lb ft@2,750rpmTOP SPEED: 105mph (est)FUEL TANK/RANGE: 4.4 gallons/ 175 miles$5900 CALL US TOLL-FREE 1 800 318 5241 Please take a moment and review our terms prior to placing bids and or offers on vehicles that we list in our auctions. Any customer who needs to physically see and or inspect a vehicle, should do so prior to placing an offer and or exercising the "Buy Now" option. Please Do Not place and offer, win the vehicle then ask to see it, it delays our process, our turn around time and more so we then lose any potential real customers that we might have had. Our relationships are directly with our insurance companies and auctioneers, and our vehicles are stored at insurance company holding facilities. Every posted picture is provided to us by these holding facilities. WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET! We do not "doctor" or photo shop our images to give false appearances. You can feel utterly comfortable in presenting our images to local repair shops to obtain fair and reasonable repair estimates. We want our bidders to be knowledgeable and informed. We can arrange for you to inspect the vehicle which has drawn your interest. And when you win our auction, you can go directly to the insurance company holding facility, official bank check in hand, and pick up the car. We can also arrange transport for you, anywhere in the world, at fair and reasonable rates. The auctions require full payment within 48 hours after closing by wire - if you are not picking up the vehicle at the facility. If you have questions, please feel free to give us a Toll Free call at: 1-800-318-5241; or email us at:[email protected] Salvage Title Terms & Conditions This vehicle is being sold as is, where is with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle and to have satisfied him or her self as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle. In-State buyers must also pay sales tax and registration fees. Out-of-state buyers may register/inspect and pay applicable taxes in their home state. Successful high bidder must contact us within 24 hours of the end of the auction and submit a 10% NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. VEHICLE MUST BE PAID NO LATER THAN 3 DAYS FROM THE CLOSING DATE OF AUCTION. DO NOT BID UNTIL ALL NECESSARY RESEARCH AND INSPECTIONS ARE COMPLETED ON THIS VEHICLE. BY BIDDING MEANS THAT YOU ARE READY TO BUY LIKE ANY OTHER AUCTION. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS! Seller reserves the right to end the auction early without any liability to the seller. Vehicle is subject to prior sale even if reserve is met with out any liability to the seller. All bidders must have pre-approved loans/financing or must be able to pay cash for the vehicle. Financing must be secured prior to bidding. Payment must be made by certified check or funds transfer. Buyer is responsible for all shipping costs. Remember that your bid constitutes a legally binding contract to purchase this car. Legal action will be taken if high bidder does not follow through, and complete the transaction. Please do not bid if you're not seriously interested or financially able to purchase this car. THIS MEANS DO NOT BID IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE MONEY OR IF YOU ARE NOT ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY INTERESTED IN THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS WHY I RUN THE AUCTION FOR TEN DAYS SO THAT PEOPLE CAN DO ALL THE NECESSARY RESEARCH ON THE VEHICLES UP FOR SALE. IF RESERVE IS MET AND HIGH BIDDER DOES NOT FOLLOW THROUGH. A 10% RE-LISTING FEE OF THE RESERVE PRICE WILL BE CHARGED TO THE HIGH BIDDER. IF HIGH BIDDER DOES NOT COMPLY, LEGAL ACTION WILL BE TAKEN FOR THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE RESERVE PRICE. BY BIDDING THE HIGH BIDDER ELECTRONICALLY SIGNS AND AGREES THAT ANY AND ALL DISPUTES OF THE TERMS OF SALE SHALL TAKE PLACE UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. ALL NON-PAYING BIDDERS WILL BE REPORTED TO EBAY AND A NEGATIVE FEED BACK REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. ZERO AND NEGATIVE FEEDBACK BIDDERS WILL BE CANCELLED UNLESS THEY CONTACT US FIRST AND VERIFY THEIR IDENTITY!
Trim VN 1700 J
