New Voyager?

[dank]

I was only posting this as a joke ???(see: Gold Wing + VN2000 = Voyager).

Well, it looks pretty good....until the right saddle bag melts.

[socwkbiker]

Or until the Goldwing riders gang up on you and hit you with their empty Starbucks cups.

I was only posting this as a joke ???(see: Gold Wing + VN2000 = Voyager).

[oldbiker]

I guess it's just a matter of what you like. I own a 2004 Nomad and a 99 GW. My wife has a lot of trouble getting on the Nomad and no problem with the wing. The wing is smooth and quiet, the Nomad is smooth and loud. Around town the wing is a pain in the a$$. We've taken the wing on a 1600 mile trip to Florida and 1800 miles to NY and it was easy to do 500 miles a day. I like the Nomad she likes the comfort. Say what you want , but put in a long day on a wing compared to a long day on a Nomad and you'll feel better at sunset on the wing. Been there done that.

[naugaman]

I have had other Goldwing riders tell me the same thing. You feel better after a long day on a wing then other bikes. One went on to say, at 3 in the morning all you will see on the road are Goldwings. Everyone else has gone to bed. Does that say everyone else is smarter then a Goldwing rider or are they really that much better?

[oldbiker]

Naugaman,
I think it's a matter of protection. You get the feeling of security on a wing. You have the option of blowing fresh air on your legs or engine heat if it gets chilly. You're protected from the wind and as long as you keep your speed up you can ride in the rain without getting soaked. For LONG trips they can't be beat.

[Top Cat]

Quote by Dan--from the thread titled "you guys will be happy"
As some of you know, I have recently traded my 2007 Nomad for a 2008 Gold Wing. I do love my new bike and cannot believe the ability to take the curves and I cannot believe the power, BUTT, BUTTTTTTT , BUTTTT, You guys have, without a doubt one of the best riding bikes made. My Gold Wing cannot take a gust of wind from the side without feeling like I am getting blown off the road. The Nomad was not affected no where near as bad as the Wing. I miss my Nomad but don't want to pay for two bikes. Just thought I would share that with you guys and gals.......Take Care.......

I'll stick with the Nomad. It has every thing I need form a motorcycle

[bobzinger]

What's not to understand?

The part I don't understand, which by the way was actually indicated by the question mark at the end of the sentence, is why it is automatically assumed that the yet to be seen or ridden bike will be superior to the Nomad. Maybe it will and maybe it won't. I don't see a great deal of room for improvement. Concours owners made that assumption about the C14, but it now seems to be getting very mixed reviews and coming up short for many due to it being more sport than touring and having very poor passenger accommodations. [/quote]

I love my Nomad...But it is a dinosaur. There hasn't been a lot of improvement made to it in many years. So hey there can always be an improvement to...lets see; the seat, more power, add-ons like trunk or fairing, etc.

[dank]

I love my Nomad...But it is a dinosaur. There hasn't been a lot of improvement made to it in many years. [/quote]

Let's see...2005, 2006, 2007. I guess you can call three "many" but 2005 seems pretty recent to me.

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...1600-Nomad.htm

[bobzinger]

Here's the 3 things the article states...
"The new Vulcan® 1600 Nomad™ retains the elegant style of the Vulcan 1500 Nomad, but features more chrome, enhanced passenger comfort, and the big V-twin engine’s displacement has been boosted to 1,552cc to give it an even keener powerband."

Chrome...
Enhanced Passenger comfort...
bigger motor...

It's basically the same motor and drive train. I've heard many people say the 1600 isn't as comfortable for the rider as the 1500 was. No real redesigns for many many years. It works well, but who wouldn't like better use of 1600cc (better power and mileage) and maybe a quieter motor. And they should be able to make this motor with this low compression run on regular gas.

I'm just saying....

[Top Cat]

I think they sell enough of them so they figure don't fix it if it isn't broke.
My stock seat on my 07 is fine. I don't need an aftermarket
$600 seat. Yes I ride two-up for 200 to 400 miles in one trip.
that being said, I do understand your point bob.