Stratoliner vs 1600 Nomad vs 1700 Voyager - Page 5

Monkeyman · 02-18-2012, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Loafer

The Road King I believe doesn't have a fairing, I would drop that from the list.

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The models I listed are all part of HD's touring family. Kaw considers the Nomad, Vaquero and Voyager touring models.

If you consider the Road King a touring bike, you have to consider the Nomad one too as both are very similar (hard bags, no fairing, windshield). I'm not really sure either of them would be in the same category as the VV, Road Glide or Electra Glide as those have CC, stereo, full fairing, gauges, etc.

Loafer · 02-18-2012, 05:48 AM

I guess that was my point, I thought you guys were trying to compare the VV to other makes and models. So my assumption was that the Nomad and Road King without fairings shouldn't be included.

Loafer · 02-18-2012, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

A back hand across the face will put them in line.

Think about that comment, if I were to do that. I'd be looking to move in with someone in a warmer climate. And your always bragging about how the sun warms the container before you wake. How the roads to some great views are close by. How great food is just a few steps from your metal door to the dumpster behind the Taco Bell.

Do you really want me to come move in with you?

rflnomad · 02-21-2012, 08:59 PM

Best of luck with the Strat. Please post pics! I do like them a bunch. We were in massive debate on the Road Star Silverado in 2005. it was that or the Nomad and the comfort of the Nomad signed it. But I still liked the Star and do today.
But, no regrets. The Nomad has done what we need it to do.

jandreu · 02-21-2012, 09:53 PM

bdeavours, let us know what you think of the Strat. I to have been eyeing a Strat S as the Nomad just does not excite me when I ride it. Need more POWER!

rflnomad · 02-23-2012, 08:36 PM

Yes, the Road Star Silverado had more performance than the Nomad. I can only imagine what the Stratoliner is like.....

Roadie · 02-24-2012, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by rflnomad

Yes, the Road Star Silverado had more performance than the Nomad. I can only imagine what the Stratoliner is like.....

I have owned both the Road Star and the Strat and now a Vaquero. Both of those Yamaha bikes had a lot more power and a greater overall finish on the paint and chrome, but not the creature comforts and looks of my Vaquero. So, I changed over.

ponch · 02-24-2012, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadie

I have owned both the Road Star and the Strat and now a Vaquero. Both of those Yamaha bikes had a lot more power and a greater overall finish on the paint and chrome, but not the creature comforts and looks of my Vaquero. So, I changed over.

The Road Star is more powerful than the Vaquero? I would be surprised if it was by any significant margin or at all. Strat, for sure.

Roadie · 02-29-2012, 03:02 PM

My Road Star was was a 1756 vs my 1700 on my Vaquero. Only 5 speed and air cooled, my buddy bought it and he can still out run my Vaquero or any VV too he has come up against.

ponch · 02-29-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadie

My Road Star was was a 1756 vs my 1700 on my Vaquero. Only 5 speed and air cooled, my buddy bought it and he can still out run my Vaquero or any VV too he has come up against.

I thought a stock Road Star was a 1670?

**ringadingh** · 02-29-2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by glwilson

Thanks for pointing that out CJ... too many people rattle-off that HD's cost $30,000+... which is ridiculous. They are confused. (If it was Loafer... then I understand!

JK'g!

)

In Canada you couldn't buy a new Ultra on the road for under 30k, most new ones here are about 34k, and a Screamin Eagle CVO was in the showroom here at 48K plus freight & taxes.

redjay · 02-29-2012, 05:52 PM

Dont need speed anymore. Comfort is where its at for me these days.

Monkeyman · 02-29-2012, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

In Canada you couldn't buy a new Ultra on the road for under 30k, most new ones here are about 34k, and a Screamin Eagle CVO was in the showroom here at 48K plus freight & taxes.

You can get either Ultra (Electra Glide or Road Glide) here for about 28k and any of the CVOs for about 35k out the door.

ponch · 02-29-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ringadingh

In Canada you couldn't buy a new Ultra on the road for under 30k, most new ones here are about 34k, and a Screamin Eagle CVO was in the showroom here at 48K plus freight & taxes.

That's nuts.

ponch · 02-29-2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

Dont need speed anymore. Comfort is where its at for me these days.

I don't think you are in jeopardy here.

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02-21-2012, 08:59 PM	#64
rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	Best of luck with the Strat. Please post pics! I do like them a bunch. We were in massive debate on the Road Star Silverado in 2005. it was that or the Nomad and the comfort of the Nomad signed it. But I still liked the Star and do today. But, no regrets. The Nomad has done what we need it to do. __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033.
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jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	bdeavours, let us know what you think of the Strat. I to have been eyeing a Strat S as the Nomad just does not excite me when I ride it. Need more POWER! __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net Login or Register to Remove Ads
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rflnomad Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: PSL, Fla; Posts: 596	Yes, the Road Star Silverado had more performance than the Nomad. I can only imagine what the Stratoliner is like..... __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad, Black & Silver. 2006 Kawasaki KLR650, Lime Green! 2006 Ford F150 SuperCrew, 2WD, 4.6L; white & gold 1965 Pontiac GTO, 389 4 Speed. Bluemist Slate Cruising the back roads, that is living! Member #000033.
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02-29-2012, 05:52 PM	#72
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,928	Dont need speed anymore. Comfort is where its at for me these days.
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