Unlike some of the worst motorcycles for beginners, the Vulcan S features a relatively easily controlled, liquid-cooled, 649cc parallel-twin engine, weighs under 500 pounds, and retails for $7,899 ...

The heavy and powerful Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 motorcycle had its fans, and pushed boundaries when it was new. Here's a reminder of what the bike offers.

While the non-ABS Vulcan S carries a lower $7,399 MSRP, the absence of anti-lock brakes makes it less beginner-friendly. At the top of the lineup is the 2025 Vulcan S Cafe ABS with its $8,499 MSRP.