Prices

formikec · 12-02-2008, 03:28 PM

Does this person really know?

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_th...Kawasaki_Nomad

cactusjack · 12-02-2008, 04:33 PM

I wouldn't consider that an authoritative answer. He got the pricing from a dealer, and I didn't think even the dealers had the pricing on the 09's yet.

fish · 12-02-2008, 06:16 PM

thats the pricing of the 08s.... is it not?? :-/

redjay · 12-02-2008, 07:11 PM

Hi All, The cost of the cheaper belt drive should offset the addition of the 6th gear so we only have the addition of the cruise control to add to the price of the 08's. Deduct the reduction in production costs of the cheaper (flimsy) bags and there is no real reason why the 09 Nomads should be more than the 08's in my opinion.

**Top Cat** · 12-02-2008, 07:30 PM

You forgot to figure in the driving force of the business community. GREED.

meat · 12-03-2008, 07:11 AM

I've talked with 2 dealers and they don't know the price. I think that price is a guess

rksaw · 12-04-2008, 02:49 AM

Did you see the write-up in MotorCyclist? They put it at $18K. There were write-ups in that mag and in the Jan/Feb issue of Road Bike. Both write-ups were very favorable.

formikec · 12-04-2008, 06:02 PM

18K for the Nomad??????...or maybe you're talking about the Voyager?

What did they contribute their "guesstimate" to, actual info from Kaw or just gut instinct?

rksaw · 12-05-2008, 03:55 AM

Actually, you're right...they said the Voyager (don't know what I was thinking :-[). My fault. I was able to read the articles quickly while my wife was in the store.

formikec · 12-05-2008, 05:26 PM

Okay. Hypothetically speaking, if they don't raise the price of the nomad from 2008 to 2009, would the additional "bling" on the Voyager justify the hypothetical 4-5k additional cost? If so, then maybe both prices are pretty close guesstimates:

Nomad = 12999 for Black and 13199 for the 2 tones
Voyager = 17999

**glwilson** · 12-08-2008, 08:06 PM

It has always been my guess that the Voyager would come in at around 18k; however I have since thought they may have to lower the price to the 16k range if they plan on selling any -- and even then Kawa may have a difficult time in doing so given some of the reviews I have been reading.

dantama · 12-09-2008, 07:47 PM

Tough time to be coming out with an expensive luxury item. If all one needed was two wheeled transportation that got good gas mileage, you could get that for about $7,000. Spending double that is a luxury.

Bad timing coming out with an item that people don't really need, then trying to recoup the cost of bringing it to market. Too bad the voyager didn't come out a couple of years ago.

**coacha** · 12-09-2008, 08:48 PM

Just saw this on the VROC board, posted by a chap named Diablo from Ohio:

I was on my way to the weekly dinner meeting of local club and my cell phone
rings, (I'm in my truck) it's a fellow from Clinton County Motorsports. I
had stopped by during their grand reopening (never did find you Ron <BG>)
and had asked them to call me when they knew something about the new VN1700
models. So he tells me that they are ordering them now, and should have them
in March.

So here's what he's telling me, the single color Nomads are to list for
$14,300. The two tone Nomads will be $14,700. Voyagers, the non ABS models
list for $16,800, the ABS models will start at $17,300. As I was driving I
didn't have a chance to write anything down so I didn't ask much more than
that, other than he said a fully loaded ABS bike would be $17,900. I assume
that there must be some options other than the ABS?

So it'll be interesting to see if he knows what he's talking about, I assume
that he does or he wouldn't have called. I didn't ask about the Classics,
sorry.

http://www.clintoncountymotorsports.com

That sounds something like it would be about correct.

dank · 12-10-2008, 10:23 AM

Dang, I was hoping it would list around $13,000. Given that the 1700 Nomad lacks ABS I think $14,300 or $14,700 that will be a tough sell. You can get the ABS Connie or FJR for that price. Same for the Voyager. If I'm going to spend $18,000, then I may as well at least consider a Wing.

At those prices I'll probably just stick with my 06.

dantama · 12-10-2008, 11:34 AM

When I bought my 99 I paid almost full price, there were no other options then. Now I buy a 0 miles, year old model for as cheap as I can.

I paid $10,477 for my year old 0 mile Nomad in 07. I think before I'd ever get a new model Nomad it would have to be old enough that the initial excitement is over and dealers would have year old ones that they need to move.

12-02-2008, 03:28 PM	#1
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12-02-2008, 04:33 PM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Prices I wouldn't consider that an authoritative answer. He got the pricing from a dealer, and I didn't think even the dealers had the pricing on the 09's yet. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-02-2008, 06:16 PM	#3
fish Top Contributor Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Aquashicola Pa. Posts: 6,377	Prices thats the pricing of the 08s.... is it not?? :-/ __________________ I'm not prejudice I hate everyone equally;) 08 nomad blue/silver MaryJane 74,010miles VBA #299 Her's 10 900LT 36,700 09 Bath NY. 10 Lake George NY. 11 National Maggie Valley NC. 12 Pa Wilds (Wellsboro) Pa. 14 Lincoln NH. 17 National Lake George NY.
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12-02-2008, 07:11 PM	#4
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Prices Hi All, The cost of the cheaper belt drive should offset the addition of the 6th gear so we only have the addition of the cruise control to add to the price of the 08's. Deduct the reduction in production costs of the cheaper (flimsy) bags and there is no real reason why the 09 Nomads should be more than the 08's in my opinion.
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12-02-2008, 07:30 PM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Prices You forgot to figure in the driving force of the business community. GREED. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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12-03-2008, 07:11 AM	#6
meat Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clinton,IL Posts: 170	Prices I've talked with 2 dealers and they don't know the price. I think that price is a guess
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12-04-2008, 02:49 AM	#7
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Prices Did you see the write-up in MotorCyclist? They put it at $18K. There were write-ups in that mag and in the Jan/Feb issue of Road Bike. Both write-ups were very favorable.
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12-04-2008, 06:02 PM	#8
formikec Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 462	Prices 18K for the Nomad??????...or maybe you're talking about the Voyager? What did they contribute their "guesstimate" to, actual info from Kaw or just gut instinct?
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12-05-2008, 03:55 AM	#9
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Prices Actually, you're right...they said the Voyager (don't know what I was thinking :-[). My fault. I was able to read the articles quickly while my wife was in the store.
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12-05-2008, 05:26 PM	#10
formikec Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 462	Prices Okay. Hypothetically speaking, if they don't raise the price of the nomad from 2008 to 2009, would the additional "bling" on the Voyager justify the hypothetical 4-5k additional cost? If so, then maybe both prices are pretty close guesstimates: Nomad = 12999 for Black and 13199 for the 2 tones Voyager = 17999
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12-08-2008, 08:06 PM	#11
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Prices It has always been my guess that the Voyager would come in at around 18k; however I have since thought they may have to lower the price to the 16k range if they plan on selling any -- and even then Kawa may have a difficult time in doing so given some of the reviews I have been reading. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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12-09-2008, 07:47 PM	#12
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Prices Tough time to be coming out with an expensive luxury item. If all one needed was two wheeled transportation that got good gas mileage, you could get that for about $7,000. Spending double that is a luxury. Bad timing coming out with an item that people don't really need, then trying to recoup the cost of bringing it to market. Too bad the voyager didn't come out a couple of years ago.
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12-09-2008, 08:48 PM	#13
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	Prices Just saw this on the VROC board, posted by a chap named Diablo from Ohio: I was on my way to the weekly dinner meeting of local club and my cell phone rings, (I'm in my truck) it's a fellow from Clinton County Motorsports. I had stopped by during their grand reopening (never did find you Ron <BG>) and had asked them to call me when they knew something about the new VN1700 models. So he tells me that they are ordering them now, and should have them in March. So here's what he's telling me, the single color Nomads are to list for $14,300. The two tone Nomads will be $14,700. Voyagers, the non ABS models list for $16,800, the ABS models will start at $17,300. As I was driving I didn't have a chance to write anything down so I didn't ask much more than that, other than he said a fully loaded ABS bike would be $17,900. I assume that there must be some options other than the ABS? So it'll be interesting to see if he knows what he's talking about, I assume that he does or he wouldn't have called. I didn't ask about the Classics, sorry. http://www.clintoncountymotorsports.com That sounds something like it would be about correct. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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12-10-2008, 10:23 AM	#14
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	Prices Dang, I was hoping it would list around $13,000. Given that the 1700 Nomad lacks ABS I think $14,300 or $14,700 that will be a tough sell. You can get the ABS Connie or FJR for that price. Same for the Voyager. If I'm going to spend $18,000, then I may as well at least consider a Wing. At those prices I'll probably just stick with my 06. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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12-10-2008, 11:34 AM	#15
dantama Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 0	Prices When I bought my 99 I paid almost full price, there were no other options then. Now I buy a 0 miles, year old model for as cheap as I can. I paid $10,477 for my year old 0 mile Nomad in 07. I think before I'd ever get a new model Nomad it would have to be old enough that the initial excitement is over and dealers would have year old ones that they need to move.
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