1700 Voyager Review

towering · 02-20-2009, 10:41 PM

I went to the International Motorcycle Show in Greenville S.C and looked at the Voyager. Saddle bags were a bit flimsy but everything ealse seemed ok for me. I talked with the rep there and he told me the bike was just a prototype and they were going to destroy it and redesign it.

ells · 02-20-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by towering

I talked with the rep there and he told me the bike was just a prototype and they were going to destroy it and redesign it.

Taking this at face-value is quite interesting. It certainly hasn't been a big hit here. Would they really do that?

towering · 02-20-2009, 10:51 PM

From what i was told there was a lot a bad comments about the bike. I assume if you get enough feed bad either good or bad your going to make changes

rlfaubion · 02-20-2009, 10:54 PM

If that rep is correct then we've all seen the Voyager they will destroy, and the question remains - does anyone know what the Voyager looks like?

Now, I wonder if they've finished the drive train, or is there nothing inside that 1700cc engine casing?

landman · 02-21-2009, 12:27 AM

knowing kawi it will take them 10 years to get around to that.

pooker · 02-21-2009, 08:10 AM

I'm sure the bike you seen at the show will be the bike the produce!
Bikes are in the prototype stage for a year or two before we ever get to see it. As far as changes to the Voyager,................maybe but I have my doubts.

meat · 02-21-2009, 09:17 AM

Wonder what the real story is with Kawi, while they're jacking around its giving people a reason to look at other makes. This has got to be killing the dealers. I've talked with 2 dealers and they both tell me I know as much as they do about the new models. They all have orders in but have no idea what they will get. Now they are going to destroy and start over.
Maybe they should add 6 speed and cruise to the existing Nomad and come with the Voyager later.

dogdoc · 02-21-2009, 09:55 AM

Well theres two opposite opinions, so we back to square one. Wait and see. :-)

**glwilson** · 02-21-2009, 10:11 AM

Common sense made my option (finally). Keep my bike.

It is in great shape with reasonably low miles; and fits all my wife and I need in the saddle-bags and luggage we put on the luggage-rack... and it is paid-for in cash.

And last but not least... it is black (dark-bronze technically)!!!

ells · 02-22-2009, 08:09 AM

Stopped by a local dealer yesterday and they said their Voyager order had been cut from 5 to 1 with a May delivery. That 1 wasn't sold yet. Nomads ordered weren't affected and are suppose to be there next month.

emu · 02-22-2009, 09:25 AM

If Kawi would just redesign the bags and lower guards using a stronger less flimsy plastic and made the bags more in line with real Nomad bags ... The Voyager would be almost perfect. The Bags they are using now on the prototypes suck and the Nomads don't really have that Nomad feel or look to me. But that's just me ... (sheepish grin)

VulcanE · 02-22-2009, 11:54 AM

I went to the Greenville show yesterday (Saturday) and I really had a blast of a time there. The Kawi rep. told me that the 1700s would be in the dealers next month (except for the Voyager). He said that the Voyager wouldn't be out 'till mid May or early June, that they were "tweaking" a few things. I asked about performance comparisons, and he said that it would out preform the 2000 in all categories

. I was impressed with the Voyager. Yes the bags and trunk did seem a little flimsy while opened (they all did, Harley, Yamaha, & Honda), but once closed, they were solid. My wife loved the Voyager, and said that after we wear out our Nad, That was what she wanted as a replacement.
The other bikes that I was impressed with were the Yamaha Silverado, Suzuki 109 tourer, and the Indian Classic.

dhomoney · 02-23-2009, 06:24 PM

Indian is back again?

02-23-2009, 08:22 PM

If Kawasaki made the changes to the bike I would consider buying one.The Voyager is a great looking bike. I think she has the nicest rearend out their with her curvy lines, perfect size and you could bounce quarters off it if you don't mind a couple scratches. Madno????

Netnorske · 02-23-2009, 08:57 PM

Kawi would have been miles ahead if they had just taken the '08 platform, added a faring and trunk, cruise control...slapped the 1700 engine w/6 speed trans into her and left the bags alone. They would have had a lock on the whole market...

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02-20-2009, 10:41 PM	#1
towering Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington S.C Posts: 366	1700 Voyager Review I went to the International Motorcycle Show in Greenville S.C and looked at the Voyager. Saddle bags were a bit flimsy but everything ealse seemed ok for me. I talked with the rep there and he told me the bike was just a prototype and they were going to destroy it and redesign it. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-20-2009, 10:51 PM	#3
towering Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Lexington S.C Posts: 366	1700 Voyager Review From what i was told there was a lot a bad comments about the bike. I assume if you get enough feed bad either good or bad your going to make changes
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02-20-2009, 10:54 PM	#4
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	1700 Voyager Review If that rep is correct then we've all seen the Voyager they will destroy, and the question remains - does anyone know what the Voyager looks like? Now, I wonder if they've finished the drive train, or is there nothing inside that 1700cc engine casing?
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02-21-2009, 12:27 AM	#5
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	1700 Voyager Review knowing kawi it will take them 10 years to get around to that. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-21-2009, 08:10 AM	#6
pooker Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Limoges, Ontario Posts: 392	1700 Voyager Review I'm sure the bike you seen at the show will be the bike the produce! Bikes are in the prototype stage for a year or two before we ever get to see it. As far as changes to the Voyager,................maybe but I have my doubts. __________________ 1600 Nomad 2008 Candy Fire Red/Metallic Diablo Black The best 'GPS' is a full tank of gas! Wild Bill A.K.A. Wild Bill,Pookers KawaNOW #00906 VNOG # 030
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02-21-2009, 09:17 AM	#7
meat Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Clinton,IL Posts: 170	1700 Voyager Review Wonder what the real story is with Kawi, while they're jacking around its giving people a reason to look at other makes. This has got to be killing the dealers. I've talked with 2 dealers and they both tell me I know as much as they do about the new models. They all have orders in but have no idea what they will get. Now they are going to destroy and start over. Maybe they should add 6 speed and cruise to the existing Nomad and come with the Voyager later.
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02-21-2009, 09:55 AM	#8
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	1700 Voyager Review Well theres two opposite opinions, so we back to square one. Wait and see. :-)
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02-21-2009, 10:11 AM	#9
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	1700 Voyager Review Common sense made my option (finally). Keep my bike. It is in great shape with reasonably low miles; and fits all my wife and I need in the saddle-bags and luggage we put on the luggage-rack... and it is paid-for in cash. And last but not least... it is black (dark-bronze technically)!!! __________________ "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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02-22-2009, 08:09 AM	#10
ells Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Boulder County, Colorado Posts: 2,014	1700 Voyager Review Stopped by a local dealer yesterday and they said their Voyager order had been cut from 5 to 1 with a May delivery. That 1 wasn't sold yet. Nomads ordered weren't affected and are suppose to be there next month.
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02-22-2009, 09:25 AM	#11
emu Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 127	1700 Voyager Review If Kawi would just redesign the bags and lower guards using a stronger less flimsy plastic and made the bags more in line with real Nomad bags ... The Voyager would be almost perfect. The Bags they are using now on the prototypes suck and the Nomads don't really have that Nomad feel or look to me. But that's just me ... (sheepish grin)
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02-22-2009, 11:54 AM	#12
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	1700 Voyager Review I went to the Greenville show yesterday (Saturday) and I really had a blast of a time there. The Kawi rep. told me that the 1700s would be in the dealers next month (except for the Voyager). He said that the Voyager wouldn't be out 'till mid May or early June, that they were "tweaking" a few things. I asked about performance comparisons, and he said that it would out preform the 2000 in all categories . I was impressed with the Voyager. Yes the bags and trunk did seem a little flimsy while opened (they all did, Harley, Yamaha, & Honda), but once closed, they were solid. My wife loved the Voyager, and said that after we wear out our Nad, That was what she wanted as a replacement. The other bikes that I was impressed with were the Yamaha Silverado, Suzuki 109 tourer, and the Indian Classic. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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02-23-2009, 06:24 PM	#13
dhomoney Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake Tenkiller, OK Posts: 737	1700 Voyager Review Indian is back again?
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02-23-2009, 08:22 PM	#14
Guest Posts: n/a	1700 Voyager Review If Kawasaki made the changes to the bike I would consider buying one.The Voyager is a great looking bike. I think she has the nicest rearend out their with her curvy lines, perfect size and you could bounce quarters off it if you don't mind a couple scratches. Madno????
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02-23-2009, 08:57 PM	#15
Netnorske Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Everett, Washington Posts: 5,709	1700 Voyager Review Kawi would have been miles ahead if they had just taken the '08 platform, added a faring and trunk, cruise control...slapped the 1700 engine w/6 speed trans into her and left the bags alone. They would have had a lock on the whole market... ! __________________ *Kris Olsen* VBA #0691 2017 HD Ultra Limited Low 2013 Victory Cross Country Tour 2012 1700 Vulcan Voyager 2008 1600 Vulcan Nomad 1997 Vulcan 800 Classic *"Growing old is mandatory,* *but growing up is optional"* Custer 2009\|Kalispell 2010\|Cortez 2010\|Crescent City 2011\|Kanab 2012\|Canmore 2012\|Estes Park 2013\|Orofino 2014\|Lake Tahoe 2015\|Red Lodge 2016
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