Brakes are not working properly.
The worst 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
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- Acceleration1
- Brakes1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
When starting motorcycle gasoline poured, causing fire hazard. Dealer has replaced carburetor once, but defect has reoccurred. *ak
Motorcycle took off while in nuetral without warning. This has happened twice. Dealer cant duplicate the problem.
Had emergency stop. Could not downshift. Had to brake. Would not go into 1st gear. Had to let clutch out, stop/stall cycle & then restarted it & then shifted into 1st gear. Has not taken to dealership yet.
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Questions about the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic
Is the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic, 1.3 times a typical Vulcan Classic model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is brakes (1).
How many recalls does the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic have?
No recalls on record.
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