Kawasaki Announces 2025 Returning Cruiser Models

Kawasaki debuted a couple of fresh designs in other segments this week (notably the W230—which we’ll cover here later), but for the brand’s 2025 cruiser lineup, there’s not much new to see this year. Team Green’s familiar Vulcan Vaquero, Vulcan Voyager, Vulcan 900 (in three iterations), and Vulcan S (also in three styles) are all returning to the US lineup without any mechanical revisions—just a few price changes and color swaps. And let’s not forget the entry-level Eliminator series, which is also back in three versions, but also unchanged except for colors and MSRP.

The full-dress Voyager’s chief attributes are pretty much spelled out in its name, which should appeal to a good many long-haul jockeys. Kawasaki’s flagship Vulcan returns for 2025 with its 1,700cc fuel-injected 52-degree V-twin engine, ABS, and electronic cruise control intact, wearing a stylish frame-mounted fairing and integrated locking saddlebags matched to a top trunk for traveling convenience. You also have a headset-compatible audio system and more than 100 lb.-ft. of torque at your disposal, but the only color available for 2025 is Metallic Ocean Blue/Metallic Moondust Gray. MSRP increases to $20,199 this year (up from $19,799).

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The Vulcan 1700 Vaquero ABS bagger hasn’t changed much in the decade-plus it’s been around, so the 1,700cc liquid-cooled V-twin engine, six-speed transmission, and triple disc brakes it shares with the Voyager should all be familiar fare. Although the blacked-out engine and components, muscular frame-mounted fairing, and trim saddlebags manage to project a custom, badass vibe, underneath it all, the Vaquero is still about smoothness and efficiency. Kawasaki’s bagger rolls into 2025 with zero changes, though it does get a color switch: Metallic Brilliant Golden Black is what they’re calling it this year. MSRP, however, does go up $400 and is now $19,499.

Kawasaki’s core 900cc Vulcan cruiser lineup rolls into the new model year with all its mechanics exactly the same. All three returning 900s run that tried-and-true liquid-cooled 903cc V-twin engine with a stretched-out, nearly 65-inch wheelbase to support a relaxed riding position enhanced by a low seat height. The base-model Vulcan 900 Classic hits the usual traditional notes, like rider floorboards with a heel/toe shifter, tank-mounted instrumentation, and a chunky 180mm rear tire.

For 2025, you can have your 900 Classic in Metallic Carbon Gray/Phantom Blue for an MSRP of $9,399.

The Vulcan 900 Custom, meanwhile, switches things up with a can’t-miss 21-inch custom-looking front wheel, drag-style handlebar, and lots of blacked-out parts. The forward-mounted footpegs, graphics, sporty gunfighter seat, and custom styling with teardrop tank easily separate it from the other Vulcan 900s. This year’s color combo is Candy Fire Red/Ebony, and MSRP is $9,899; same as last year. It’s available now.

Take the Vulcan 900 Classic, add a two-up touring seat and a passenger backrest with leather saddlebags (all studded, of course), bolt on a height-adjustable windshield, and cover it all in classic two-tone paint, and you have the ready-to-travel Classic LT, a throwback touring cruiser that’s available in Metallic Ocean Blue/Metallic Moondust Gray for $10,399.

Kawasaki’s somehow entry-level yet also sporty Vulcan S middleweights are back for 2025 with both trims retaining the versatile Ergo-Fit sizing system, which allows riders to arrange certain touchpoints (handlebar, footpegs, seat) into over a dozen ergonomic configurations. The bigger appeal is in the bike’s user-friendly 649cc parallel-twin engine and nimble handling manners, which should attract a wide variety of riders.

The Vulcan S Cafe simply adds three-tone paint, different badging, and a dark-tinted windshield deflector. For 2025 the base Vulcan S has an MSRP of $7,399; adding ABS will cost you another $500, the same as last year’s price. The Vulcan S Cafe ABS retails for $8,499 and is available now.

The 451cc Eliminator we first saw in its debut last year (not the original 900cc Eliminator) is back for 2025, and there has been no fettling done to its parallel-twin engine and trellis frame. You get three trim options this year: the base model, the Eliminator ABS, and the Eliminator SE ABS, the latter of which tarts things up with unique colors and graphics, a compact headlight cowl, fork boots, a USB-C outlet, and a two-pattern seat cover. Also good to know: All trims have a lower price this year.

The 2025 Eliminator is available in dealers now, with Pearl Sand Khaki and Metallic Flat Spark Black being the color options. MSRP runs $6,499 for the base model, while ABS adds $300, and the SE ABS prices at $7,099 in Phantom Blue/Ebony.