09 Nomad/Voyager specs

[cactusjack]

Kawasaki finally published the specs on the 2009 models. Note the 24 month warranty on the Nomad and the 36 month warranty on the Voyager. The Voyager tips the scales at a svelte 886 pounds (895 for the ABS version)! They aren't offering the Voyager in red.

The Nomad:

Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder, V-twin
Displacement 1,700cc / 103.7ci
Bore x stroke 102 x 104mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Maximum Torque 108 lb-ft @ 2,750rpm
Cooling Liquid, plus cooling fins
Ignition Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Transmission Six-speed with overdrive
Frame Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake / trail 30° / 7.0 in.
Front Suspension / wheel travel 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Rear Suspension / wheel travel Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.2 in.
Tire, front 130/90x16
Tire, rear 170/70x16
Brakes, front / rear Dual 300 mm discs, dual twin-piston calipers / Single 300 mm disc, twin-piston caliper
Overall length 98.4 in.
Overall width 40.4 in.
Overall height 57.7 in.
Seat height 28.7 in.
Curb weight 833.3 lbs.
Fuel capacity 5.3 gal.
Wheelbase 66.5 in.
Colors Metallic Diablo Black, Candy Diamond Red / Pearl Luster Beige
Warranty 24 months
Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months

The Voyager:

Engine Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, SOHC, four valves per cylinder, V-twin
Displacement 1,700cc / 103.7ci
Bore x stroke 102 x 104mm
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Maximum Torque 108 lb-ft @ 2,750 rpm
Cooling Liquid, plus cooling fins
Induction Digital fuel injection, dual 42mm throttle bodies
Transmission Six-speed with overdrive
Frame Steel, double-cradle with box-section single-tube backbone
Rake / trail 30° / 7.0 in.
Front Suspension / wheel travel 43mm hydraulic fork / 5.5 in.
Rear Suspension / wheel travel Swingarm with twin air-assisted shocks, with 4-way rebound damping / 3.2 in.
Tire, front 130/90x16
Tire, rear 170/70x16
Brakes, front / rear Dual 300 mm discs, dual twin-piston calipers / Single 300 mm disc, twin-piston caliper
Overall length 100.8
Overall width 39.2
Overall height 61.0
Seat height 28.7
Curb weight 886.2 lb / 895 lb (ABS)
Wheelbase 65.6
Fuel capacity 5.3 gal.
Colors Candy Plasma Blue / Metallic Diablo Black , Metallic Titanium / Metallic Diablo Black
Warranty 36 months
Good Times™ Protection Plan 12, 24, 36 or 48 months

[coldfingers]

thanks cactus, wonder why no red? I liked that color the best. Bet that motor will make some nice power.

Coldfingers

[cactusjack]

In fact, there's only two color choices for each model. Compare that to Harley. Kaw seems to be following Henry Ford's example.

[flightdoc]

the more choices you're offered the more expensive the bike. Remember when cars had to be spec'd out for every little thing....that's why they went to packages instead.

[dogdoc]

dont like either color so your right HD has many colors to pick from.

[strobe]

Harley has been successful because they provided the culture that goes with the bike IMHO. This starts with colors, and goes through accessories, apparel, etc. Yamaha seems to be the only one that has kind of caught onto this with the factory customizations and OEM parts that seem to be available, though I have never looked that deep into a one. The Kawasaki accessory list that is in the Fire & Steel book for the Nomad is a joke IMO. If anyone has seen the H-D catalog buyers get when they purchase, it is incredible, I spent hours looking at my friends catalog, and I don't even own one.

Two color choices, limited accessories, and way too much $$$ for the ones that are available from Kawasaki, mean that H-D continues to pickup more riders because you can truly make your bike your own, without custom fabrication.

I don't plan on the H-D move, but it has it's appeal from time to time.

[schoeney]

Originally Posted by strobe

Harley has been successful because they provided the culture that goes with the bike IMHO. This starts with colors, and goes through accessories, apparel, etc. Yamaha seems to be the only one that has kind of caught onto this with the factory customizations and OEM parts that seem to be available, though I have never looked that deep into a one. The Kawasaki accessory list that is in the Fire & Steel book for the Nomad is a joke IMO. If anyone has seen the H-D catalog buyers get when they purchase, it is incredible, I spent hours looking at my friends catalog, and I don't even own one.


Two color choices, limited accessories, and way too much $$$ for the ones that are available from Kawasaki, mean that H-D continues to pickup more riders because you can truly make your bike your own, without custom fabrication.

I don't plan on the H-D move, but it has it's appeal from time to time.

Well some of this mass offering of choice is probably costing HD a bundle.....which may help explain why Kawasaki appears to be in a much better financial situation than HD...we will see who makes it through these tough times.