2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Voyager/Nomad Review

[Prof. Krepotkin]

Originally Posted by Buzglyd

The first one didn't sell worth beans so why should they update it? Update it to what?

You're probably right about that. It's a good motorcycle, though. A little too heavy. I think it would have sold better if it were a little more practical, with hard bags.

[Buzglyd]

Originally Posted by Prof. Krepotkin

You're probably right about that. It's a good motorcycle, though. A little too heavy. I think it would have sold better if it were a little more practical, with hard bags.

I think the Nomad is a little more practical with hard bags, isn't it?

I've ridden all the mega cruisers. They're fun but gigantic. Harleys are nimble by comparison.

[Prof. Krepotkin]

Originally Posted by Buzglyd

I think the Nomad is a little more practical with hard bags, isn't it?

Well, yes, but the point is that the Nomad doesn't have the power or torque that the V2K has.

[SmokeU]

Originally Posted by Prof. Krepotkin

Well, yes, but the point is that the Nomad doesn't have the power or torque that the V2K has.

It doesn't have the girth either.

[seruzawa]

Originally Posted by Prof. Krepotkin

Well, yes, but the point is that the Nomad doesn't have the power or torque that the V2K has.

Oh, it's power and torque you want? Then you need to ditch the V-twins altogether and go for the ZX-14 based Concours. The FJR1300 will do that trick too. Or better yet the Rocket3. And before AirHawk shows up there's always the total torque king.... the irreplacable inimitable BossHoss 504 with dual Roots blowers.

[The_AirHawk]

Originally Posted by seruzawa

And before AirHawk shows up there's always the total torque king.... the irreplacable inimitable BossHoss 504 with dual Roots blowers.

You and your long, flowing, manly locks beat me to it.

It's the ONLY "Man's Bike". All others are just Girlsters. Even the 350 'Hoss.........

[Kevin_Duke]

Originally Posted by Buzglyd

I've ridden all the mega cruisers. They're fun but gigantic. Harleys are nimble by comparison.

The Voyager is actually quite agile, and so is the new T-Bird.