VN 1700 Voyager/VN 1700 Classic Tourer - Page 2

mncruiser · 09-20-2008, 02:24 PM

First thing that stood out to me were the bags, they have a "beetle bag" kind of thing going on, not sure I like them. The bags on my bike are what drew and finally hooked me. Will have to stare at the bike some more and see one in person.

pirate · 09-20-2008, 02:26 PM

The blue & black Voyager is one sharp looking bike! Wow!

ells · 09-20-2008, 02:27 PM

Will that Voyager be considered a Nomad Voyager??? Sure appears to be the same bike as the Nomad with extras.

jon · 09-20-2008, 02:36 PM

Yaawhoooooooooooo

josh · 09-20-2008, 02:43 PM

I like the red for the voyagers

josh · 09-20-2008, 02:44 PM

Nix that, went to the kaw website and saw the titanium/black NOW THAT is sharp

ells · 09-20-2008, 02:54 PM

Welcome back Jon.

Colors - Yeah, too bad they still have black/black. At least one other combo caught my eye.

Belt-drive is destiny, too much efficiency to pass, not too many people, except Dan, worried about gravel roads.

Only 12 months warranty on a brand new engine and major re-design - that must have taken some thought on management's part, probably looking to sell a lot of the extended warranties.

jon · 09-20-2008, 03:17 PM

Although listed as a cruiser and not a true competition for Gold Wing lovers, I would think that it has better design and over-all technology and function than either the Victory Vision or Yamaha Venture.

It will be sometime next spring before this option arrives in East Texas. I have plenty of time to read evaluations and rider reports before any test ride.

As a 6'7" rider, I'm a little concerned about the descriptions of a smaller profile. I was hoping for something bigger with more leg room then a Gold Wing or my BMW LT.

jon · 09-20-2008, 03:20 PM

+1 for all Black

waterman · 09-20-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Ells

Welcome back Jon.

Colors - Yeah, too bad they still have black/black. At least one other combo caught my eye.

Belt-drive is destiny, too much efficiency to pass, not too many people, except Dan, worried about gravel roads.

Only 12 months warranty on a brand new engine and major re-design - that must have taken some thought on management's part, probably looking to sell a lot of the extended warranties.

Ahemmmmmmmm,

I have about 2 miles in and out of my place on gravel.

Really don't care for the bag looks. Top Load. I love the side load of the old bags.

formikec · 09-20-2008, 04:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

That 1700 Voyager is one beautiful bike! I wonder when they plan to post prices on the Kaw website?

x2

I love me some Voyager if I had enuf money for a new one. lol

ells · 09-20-2008, 04:59 PM

Waterman, yeah, but I though you picked it up and carried it those two miles :)

I don't know, I ride a chain drive on gravel some and no problem except dust. Is it really that big an issue with a belt? Can't they enclose or shield it effectively?

ponch · 09-20-2008, 05:20 PM

It's a big deal if a stone gets between the belt and pulley.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ells

Waterman, yeah, but I though you picked it up and carried it those two miles :)

I don't know, I ride a chain drive on gravel some and no problem except dust. Is it really that big an issue with a belt? Can't they enclose or shield it effectively?

oldbikers · 09-20-2008, 06:16 PM

nice bikes but I will just keep what I have

jon · 09-20-2008, 06:41 PM

"With a shorter seat to steering head distance" As a tall guy this has me worried. Can't wait to sit on one.

I also wished they had not changed the 1600 Nomad bags. Everything else is great. Maybe by spring COBRA will have slip-ons.

09-20-2008, 02:24 PM	#16
mncruiser Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 220	VN 1700 Voyager/VN 1700 Classic Tourer First thing that stood out to me were the bags, they have a "beetle bag" kind of thing going on, not sure I like them. The bags on my bike are what drew and finally hooked me. Will have to stare at the bike some more and see one in person. __________________ Jeff Twin Cities, MN '08 Goldwing '01 1500FI Nomad, traded 9/12 Also '02 Honda Sabre Kawanow #826 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-20-2008, 02:26 PM	#17
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	VN 1700 Voyager/VN 1700 Classic Tourer The blue & black Voyager is one sharp looking bike! Wow!
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09-20-2008, 02:27 PM	#18
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	VN 1700 Voyager/VN 1700 Classic Tourer Will that Voyager be considered a Nomad Voyager??? Sure appears to be the same bike as the Nomad with extras.
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09-20-2008, 02:36 PM	#19
jon Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lindale, TX Posts: 564	VN 1700 Voyager/VN 1700 Classic Tourer Yaawhoooooooooooo
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09-20-2008, 02:43 PM	#20
josh Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 221	VN 1700 Voyager/VN 1700 Classic Tourer I like the red for the voyagers Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-20-2008, 02:44 PM	#21
josh Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 221	VN 1700 Voyager/VN 1700 Classic Tourer Nix that, went to the kaw website and saw the titanium/black NOW THAT is sharp
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09-20-2008, 02:54 PM	#22
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	VN 1700 Voyager/VN 1700 Classic Tourer Welcome back Jon. Colors - Yeah, too bad they still have black/black. At least one other combo caught my eye. Belt-drive is destiny, too much efficiency to pass, not too many people, except Dan, worried about gravel roads. Only 12 months warranty on a brand new engine and major re-design - that must have taken some thought on management's part, probably looking to sell a lot of the extended warranties.
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09-20-2008, 03:17 PM	#23
jon Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lindale, TX Posts: 564	VN 1700 Voyager/VN 1700 Classic Tourer Although listed as a cruiser and not a true competition for Gold Wing lovers, I would think that it has better design and over-all technology and function than either the Victory Vision or Yamaha Venture. It will be sometime next spring before this option arrives in East Texas. I have plenty of time to read evaluations and rider reports before any test ride. As a 6'7" rider, I'm a little concerned about the descriptions of a smaller profile. I was hoping for something bigger with more leg room then a Gold Wing or my BMW LT.
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09-20-2008, 03:20 PM	#24
jon Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lindale, TX Posts: 564	VN 1700 Voyager/VN 1700 Classic Tourer +1 for all Black
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09-20-2008, 04:59 PM	#27
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	VN 1700 Voyager/VN 1700 Classic Tourer Waterman, yeah, but I though you picked it up and carried it those two miles :) I don't know, I ride a chain drive on gravel some and no problem except dust. Is it really that big an issue with a belt? Can't they enclose or shield it effectively?
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09-20-2008, 06:16 PM	#29
oldbikers Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Sardis Mississippi Posts: 3,513	VN 1700 Voyager/VN 1700 Classic Tourer nice bikes but I will just keep what I have __________________ Jim Hardin Sardis MS Kawanow # 453 Proud PGR member
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09-20-2008, 06:41 PM	#30
jon Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lindale, TX Posts: 564	VN 1700 Voyager/VN 1700 Classic Tourer "With a shorter seat to steering head distance" As a tall guy this has me worried. Can't wait to sit on one. I also wished they had not changed the 1600 Nomad bags. Everything else is great. Maybe by spring COBRA will have slip-ons.
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