Kawasaki Vulcan vs Suzuki VZR1800
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Kawasaki Vulcan | Suzuki VZR1800 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 70 | 173 |
| Model years covered | 1995–2009 | 2006–2023 |
| Worst model year | — | 2007 |
| Best model year | — | 2008 |
| Crashes reported | 7 | 2 |
| Fires reported | 2 | 0 |
| Injuries reported | 5 | 2 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 |
| Most complained-about part | Engine & Cooling | Transmission & Drivetrain |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 20% | 2.3% |
Kawasaki Vulcan by year
What breaks
Engine & Cooling
20
28.6%
Fuel & Propulsion
14
20.0%
Transmission & Drivetrain
11
15.7%
Electrical System
6
8.6%
Brakes
4
5.7%
Other & Unspecified
4
5.7%
Tires
3
4.3%
Suspension
2
2.9%
Suzuki VZR1800 by year
What breaks
Transmission & Drivetrain
106
61.3%
Brakes
26
15.0%
Engine & Cooling
13
7.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
7
4.0%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
6
3.5%
Body & Structure
5
2.9%
Other & Unspecified
4
2.3%
Suspension
2
1.2%