dieseldave
08-16-2009, 09:58 PM
New member checking in from just south of Pittsburgh, PA. Unlike most of you, I'm not a Nomad rider (yet?) but the Nomad is on my short list. I've been lurking here for a while researching the always popular "Next Pre-Owned Bike" which will be arriving in my garage early next spring.
The short list is:
- the Nomad
- BMW RT (1100 or 1150, depending on wallet size next spring)
- Suzuki V-Strom
I understand that those are 3 completely different bikes and that I'm comparing apples to oranges. I guess the task at hand is to decide which fruit I want to be eating for the next few years.
The Nomad offers comfort for one or 2 up, plenty of leg room, nice storage options, a classic look and the ability to eat up miles. All of this for a reasonable purchase price and relatively low maintenance costs. On the down side, I've heard the Nomad can be a bit uncomfortable in rush hour commutes and I wonder how much wind/weather protection I'll get when the temp dips into the 30's.
The BMW RT offers comfort for one or 2 up, not so much leg room, nice storage options, superior handling in the twisties, comfortable cold weather riding thanks to heated grips/adjustable windshield/fairings and the ability to eat up miles. Sadly, the purchase price is higher and the maintance costs can add up in a hurry.
The V-Strom is the jack of all trades bike that has the handling for the twisties, light weight for commuting, enough power 2 up commuting and is priced right. The downside is that it is a jack of all trades but a master of none. Can I live with that?
So there you have it. Got any suggestions on how to stay comfy on the Nomad when it gets nippy out? Spend lots of time in stop and go traffic on your Nomad? I'd love to hear from you.
Thanks for all of the great info and sharing. I look forward to getting acquainted.
The short list is:
- the Nomad
- BMW RT (1100 or 1150, depending on wallet size next spring)
- Suzuki V-Strom
I understand that those are 3 completely different bikes and that I'm comparing apples to oranges. I guess the task at hand is to decide which fruit I want to be eating for the next few years.
The Nomad offers comfort for one or 2 up, plenty of leg room, nice storage options, a classic look and the ability to eat up miles. All of this for a reasonable purchase price and relatively low maintenance costs. On the down side, I've heard the Nomad can be a bit uncomfortable in rush hour commutes and I wonder how much wind/weather protection I'll get when the temp dips into the 30's.
The BMW RT offers comfort for one or 2 up, not so much leg room, nice storage options, superior handling in the twisties, comfortable cold weather riding thanks to heated grips/adjustable windshield/fairings and the ability to eat up miles. Sadly, the purchase price is higher and the maintance costs can add up in a hurry.
The V-Strom is the jack of all trades bike that has the handling for the twisties, light weight for commuting, enough power 2 up commuting and is priced right. The downside is that it is a jack of all trades but a master of none. Can I live with that?
So there you have it. Got any suggestions on how to stay comfy on the Nomad when it gets nippy out? Spend lots of time in stop and go traffic on your Nomad? I'd love to hear from you.
Thanks for all of the great info and sharing. I look forward to getting acquainted.