1700 vs. 1600, 1500 performance

nomadwest · 07-07-2009, 11:51 PM

Curious if anyone with a new Nomad that upgraded from a 1600 or a 1500 Nomad can tell us all what the difference is in power and handling. The local dealer where I bought my bike had 2 1700 Nomads and 1 Voyager and they are all sold already. They only had the Voyager for about a week.

**goose** · 07-08-2009, 12:47 AM

Don't know about the difference in the 1500 & 1600 vs the 1700 but I can tell you that the black ones are always faster!!!!!(LOL) [GOOSE]

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Originally Posted by nomadwest (Dave)

Curious if anyone with a new Nomad that upgraded from a 1600 or a 1500 Nomad can tell us all what the difference is in power and handling. The local dealer where I bought my bike had 2 1700 Nomads and 1 Voyager and they are all sold already. They only had the Voyager for about a week.

dhomoney · 07-08-2009, 08:57 AM

Goose,

You are right. Nomadwest, you will instantly feel more power by just taking your bike to get painted black will give you 10-15hp more.

dandolfn · 07-08-2009, 09:35 AM

The good thing about black and red is that you get the best of both worlds, speed AND looks.

The red parts don't seem to detract from the black speed at all.

Yellow Jacket · 07-08-2009, 10:38 AM

You poor dis-illusioned souls.

EVERYONE knows that the Green/Silver is absolutely the fastest and gets the best mileage as well.

blowndodge · 07-08-2009, 10:53 AM

They just don't get it Bob!! And with a Car tire it's doubly fast!!

**goose** · 07-08-2009, 11:01 AM

BRING IT ON BOB!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

You poor dis-illusioned souls.

EVERYONE knows that the Green/Silver is absolutely the fastest and gets the best mileage as well.

dantama · 07-08-2009, 11:45 AM

I don't think asking a new owner will give you the information you are looking for. Once you drop a lot of $$$ on a new bike, it's gotta feel better than the old one, or you just screwed yourself.

Magazine test show more HP and torque for the 1700, and I trust those numbers. If someone paid $600 for a new exhaust, they feel all kinds of new HP... whether the dyno shows it or not :)

blowndodge · 07-08-2009, 11:47 AM

So Dan, then you agree the Green/Silver is fasted!!

macmac · 07-08-2009, 11:58 AM

Bob the Yellow Jacket is correct. The green ones are fastest, and just like New Hampshires State Police Interceptors!

I had a 1500 and have a 1600, and just can't see much of any power difference. I doubt the 1700 has any.

Both of these Nomads had V&H baggers, the TFI and Cadman kits, with the hose monsters gone... I got a few miles in on the 1500 in the 361 days i owned it before it was stolen, just riding to Cal and Back east, and with in 45 days after the theft got the 06 I have now..

The 01 was better in highway stability than the 1600 is, but the 1600 is better in parking lot manouvering. That was a built in thing by the factory.

macmac · 07-08-2009, 11:59 AM

Oh I guess if you want some real snot, get the 2000 cc Vulcan.

dantama · 07-08-2009, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

So Dan, then you agree the Green/Silver is fasted!!

Said in your best Stephen Colbert voice right :)

cactusjack · 07-08-2009, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dandolfn

The good thing about black and red is that you get the best of both worlds, speed AND looks.

The red parts don't seem to detract from the black speed at all.

Nomads that are only "half black" are only "half fast".

phenrichs · 07-08-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow Jacket

You poor dis-illusioned souls.

EVERYONE knows that the Green/Silver is absolutely the fastest and gets the best mileage as well.

Not to mention the most eco friendly... It's already green,

Ok that was pretty stupid.

**schoeney** · 07-08-2009, 12:51 PM

Kawasaki did a very comprehensive study on the fastest colored Nomads . The study covered all years of Nomads.

It was determined Red/Beige was fastest ....that is why they reintroduced the Red/Beige Nomad in 2009 and the dyno backs up the numbers it is also why they charge more for this color than the black!!!

Sorry, facts don't lie.

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dhomoney Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake Tenkiller, OK Posts: 737	1700 vs. 1600, 1500 performance Goose, You are right. Nomadwest, you will instantly feel more power by just taking your bike to get painted black will give you 10-15hp more.
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dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	1700 vs. 1600, 1500 performance The good thing about black and red is that you get the best of both worlds, speed AND looks. The red parts don't seem to detract from the black speed at all. __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	1700 vs. 1600, 1500 performance You poor dis-illusioned souls. EVERYONE knows that the Green/Silver is absolutely the fastest and gets the best mileage as well. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	1700 vs. 1600, 1500 performance They just don't get it Bob!! And with a Car tire it's doubly fast!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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07-08-2009, 11:45 AM	#8
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	1700 vs. 1600, 1500 performance I don't think asking a new owner will give you the information you are looking for. Once you drop a lot of $$$ on a new bike, it's gotta feel better than the old one, or you just screwed yourself. Magazine test show more HP and torque for the 1700, and I trust those numbers. If someone paid $600 for a new exhaust, they feel all kinds of new HP... whether the dyno shows it or not :)
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07-08-2009, 11:47 AM	#9
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	1700 vs. 1600, 1500 performance So Dan, then you agree the Green/Silver is fasted!! __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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07-08-2009, 11:58 AM	#10
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	1700 vs. 1600, 1500 performance Bob the Yellow Jacket is correct. The green ones are fastest, and just like New Hampshires State Police Interceptors! I had a 1500 and have a 1600, and just can't see much of any power difference. I doubt the 1700 has any. Both of these Nomads had V&H baggers, the TFI and Cadman kits, with the hose monsters gone... I got a few miles in on the 1500 in the 361 days i owned it before it was stolen, just riding to Cal and Back east, and with in 45 days after the theft got the 06 I have now.. The 01 was better in highway stability than the 1600 is, but the 1600 is better in parking lot manouvering. That was a built in thing by the factory. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-08-2009, 11:59 AM	#11
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	1700 vs. 1600, 1500 performance Oh I guess if you want some real snot, get the 2000 cc Vulcan. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-08-2009, 12:51 PM	#15
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	1700 vs. 1600, 1500 performance Kawasaki did a very comprehensive study on the fastest colored Nomads . The study covered all years of Nomads. It was determined Red/Beige was fastest ....that is why they reintroduced the Red/Beige Nomad in 2009 and the dyno backs up the numbers it is also why they charge more for this color than the black!!! Sorry, facts don't lie. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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