Nomad 1700 vs Yamaha Stratoliner - Page 3

**Top Cat** · 11-05-2010, 03:20 PM

When it is time for me to buy a new bike I am going to look for a 2008 Nomad with low mileage and transfer all my accessories to it.
I think the Nomad is the best buy dollar for dollar of any bike out there.
Just my opinion, er, I mean, I'm just saying..................... ;)

05nomader · 11-05-2010, 04:14 PM

Great comparison and review I have considered a Stratoliner but never had the chance to ride one. Thanks for you input.

ponch · 11-05-2010, 04:16 PM

Having ridden the Voyager and having owned a 2007 Nomad, I would agree. The newer bike is more like a HD than a Kawasaki. The transmission is clunky, the engine wasn't as smooth and I didn't see any improvement in acceleration. Nothing that I could notice by the seat of my pants. The seat was a lot better though and it did handle better at lower speeds, but that is it. Of course the Voyager is a better value than the Ultra, but if you have a 1600 Nomad and it works for you, keep it.

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Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

When it is time for me to buy a new bike I am going to look for a 2008 Nomad with low mileage and transfer all my accessories to it.
I think the Nomad is the best buy dollar for dollar of any bike out there.
Just my opinion, er, I mean, I'm just saying..................... ;)

Loafer · 11-05-2010, 05:06 PM

I think its great ndsailor came back and posted on this again. I guess it was a good comparo. I've ridden the 1700 and found the seat to be very nice. I thought the power was ok. There was too much heat for my likes. And it appeared to look cheaper than my 1500. At 5'9" I thought it was a cramped seating position. Is there a new ride in my future? I don't know.
Whoops... just saying.

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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	Nomad 1700 vs Yamaha Stratoliner When it is time for me to buy a new bike I am going to look for a 2008 Nomad with low mileage and transfer all my accessories to it. I think the Nomad is the best buy dollar for dollar of any bike out there. Just my opinion, er, I mean, I'm just saying..................... ;) __________________ 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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11-05-2010, 04:14 PM	#32
05nomader Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Washington, UT Posts: 76	Nomad 1700 vs Yamaha Stratoliner Great comparison and review I have considered a Stratoliner but never had the chance to ride one. Thanks for you input. __________________ Gene 2004 Vulcan Nomad 1500 (Wifes bike) 2005 Vulcan Nomad 1600
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11-05-2010, 05:06 PM	#34
Loafer Sr. Contributor Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 18,287	Nomad 1700 vs Yamaha Stratoliner I think its great ndsailor came back and posted on this again. I guess it was a good comparo. I've ridden the 1700 and found the seat to be very nice. I thought the power was ok. There was too much heat for my likes. And it appeared to look cheaper than my 1500. At 5'9" I thought it was a cramped seating position. Is there a new ride in my future? I don't know. Whoops... just saying. __________________ Gerry Martineau / 802 VT / VBA #0892 /[email]glmjgm@gmail.com[email]
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