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8s 97 Lg 1997 2 Bike Ride Left View

<i>Kawasaki's Vulcan 750 (left) and Yamaha's Virago 750 reflect their 1980s origins. They typify the first generation of Japanese V-twin cruisers and the second generation of cruisers, from Japan.  These bikes offer lots of features (centerstands, more thorough instrumentation, etc.), but their styling is unimpressive. Suzuki's Intruder intyroduced a cleaner style.</i> Photo by Dean Groover.
Great 8's: 1997 800-Class V-Twin Motorcycle Comparison

Kawasaki's Vulcan 750 (left) and Yamaha's Virago 750 reflect their 1980s origins. They typify the first generation of Japanese V-twin cruisers and the second generation of cruisers, from Japan. These bikes offer lots of features (centerstands, more thorough instrumentation, etc.), but their styling is unimpressive. Suzuki's Intruder intyroduced a cleaner style. Photo by Dean Groover.  View Related Article