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Found 2 beginner bikes - need (relatively) expert advise!

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:04 pm
by icearrowx
1994 KAWASAKI Vulcan VN750 (blue) - $2,999
or
2001 Suzuki Marauder (blue) - $2,999

Its a hard choice for me considering they both have the same price, but most of you probably have a valuable opinion on this one.

Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:23 pm
by BlueBomber
What kind of miles on each? What condition each? What accessories each?

If all other things are the same, I'd go Marauder only because it's newer.

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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 11:58 pm
by Logitech105
I don't know, thay both look hot, hot, hot.

1994 Kawasaki Vulcan 750
Image

2001 Suzuki Marauder
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(these arn't the actual bikes themselves)

Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 2:42 am
by Fast Eddy B
Big question, why does a 1994 bike and a 2001 bike of similar style/capacity have similar asking prices? These must be negotiable, and then you'll find out the real deal.

One's got crash damage? Good/bad service history? Seller with inflated sense of worth?


Good luck.

Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 2:57 am
by icearrowx
Guess i didn't include many details...here you go

Suzuki Marauder
http://www.woodsfuncenter.com/new_vehic ... pov=493449

Kawasaki Vulcan
http://www.cycletrader.com/addetaildriver.html?86077640

Hope that helps.

Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 5:56 am
by qwerty
Whichever fits you better.

Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 6:47 am
by Britjoe
Im not a custom, kinda guy but the Suzuki seems to be a better looking more modern machine, with its inverted forks and better looking wheels,
the kawi looks a little dated.

Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:48 am
by Wrider
I've got the 01 Volusia, which is the marauder's brother, and I like it! Works great for me, plus it's newer, so it'll probably have less problems...
Wrider

Posted: Sat Feb 17, 2007 12:19 pm
by icearrowx
It seems like ppl are leaning more towards the marauder, i think i agree, its newer, more powerful, really good price, and its being sold by a dealership that i know and respect. thanks for the input guys.