New Voyager?

jon · 10-22-2007, 03:33 PM

I hate to bring this up on a Nomad board, but:

I talked to a Kawasaki dealer in Dallas last week and he confirmed the new Voyager. His quote was " if your looking to buy something, wait six months and you should know about the new Voyager."

I like my Nomad, but would really like something bigger (6'7" 275 pounds) for trips. I drove a new Gold Wing a couple of weeks ago and loved the handling, but comfort sucked. My knees were into the fairing and foot pegs were underneath me. I felt like I was on a silent crotch rocket more then an all day touring bike.

H&W Honda was cool letting me test ride and offered me advice for a Tall guy. Bottom line about $2,500 in seats and accessories would get me sitting somewhat comfortable.

I took a ride on the Royal Star Venture and it was nice but not any bigger then my Nomad and not the quality of the Gold Wing. I am hoping the new Voyager will meet my needs and enter the competition for my future ride.

jon · 10-22-2007, 04:47 PM

Groundhog

My wife is against the touring bike because she likes the cool factor of the Nomad. I think if I took her on a trip longer then a few hours on a real touring bike she would change her mind.

On the flip side, at least my wife thinks my bike's cool. Could be worse.

Hope to see you on the road some day or at a rally. The Boo Benefit Rally in Jefferson was great.

10-23-2007, 09:56 AM

first I have heard about a new bike. So guys fill us in. When and what is this new voyager gonna have and why?

bobzinger · 10-23-2007, 11:45 AM

Before I bought my Nomad my wife and I went on a ride using a friends 2003 Goldwing. I got caught at a light and all my buds were outta sight by the time I got to Rt580. I took off up the Altamont Pass to catch up and never really paid any attention to the speedo. Carving thru traffic I looked down and asked my wife if she had any idea how fast we were going (yes she heard me and we communicated at this speed). She though maybe 75-80. We were over 115MPH and it felt like 75. It handled and rode awesome. I was sold, but my wife likes the looks of a cruiser. But I might be interested in a Voyager one day!

jon · 10-23-2007, 08:46 PM

I agree. I am looking forward to seeing the design of a future Voyager and hope it fits someone my size, damn little people.

blowndodge · 10-23-2007, 09:28 PM

<marquee>Traitors,,,all of you!!!!!!!1</marquee>

dank · 10-23-2007, 10:18 PM

I don't understand this thread. The Nomad is designed for touring. The Nomad has fantastic styling, gets good mpg, is designed for touring, has a great seat, and bags, has an outstanding passenger seat and floor boards, has a record for phenomenal service life, is value priced, and delivers great low end torque and power. Why is it automatically assumed that this undefined new Voyager is a far superior bike?

Maybe the voyager will be better, but it would take something pretty special to turn my head from my Nomad. (But, like BD, I have the superb green and silver model, so maybe that explains our devotion and others' lack thereof.)

tex · 10-24-2007, 04:08 AM

Still gotta think that the red and grey version is the better of crowd.....
but I am biased.

Scoot · 10-24-2007, 05:27 AM

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<marquee>Traitors,,,all of you!!!!!!!1</marquee>

I agree with Brad, Thought this was a nomad site ??? ;)

10-24-2007, 07:18 AM

Had Goldwing. (1999 GL1500SE) Nomad is much better for my motorcycling enjoyment, like the engine characteristics of the big V-Twin more than a flat 6.
The Goldwings have too much plastic, hard to work on even the basics like spark plugs and air filter. Couldn't get rid of the plastic rattles when going over railroad track type bumps. Not at all fun around town.
On the plus side I really liked the electric reverse gear that only Wings have. And the Gold Book offered by the GWRRA is great on the road support. Never rode an 1800 Wing , I understand they are better handling that the 1500.

socwkbiker · 10-24-2007, 08:32 AM

GH, if you need all that stuff, wouldn't you prefer a cage?

<marquee>Traitorous voyager fiends</marquee>

Todd · 10-24-2007, 09:05 AM

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GH, if you need all that stuff, wouldn't you prefer a cage?

<marquee>Traitorous voyager fiends</marquee>

OUCH...that stung!! ;) ;)

socwkbiker · 10-24-2007, 09:28 AM

OOOHHHH, well said GH! lol

dank · 10-31-2007, 02:56 PM

What's not to understand? [/quote]

The part I don't understand, which by the way was actually indicated by the question mark at the end of the sentence, is why it is automatically assumed that the yet to be seen or ridden bike will be superior to the Nomad. Maybe it will and maybe it won't. I don't see a great deal of room for improvement. Concours owners made that assumption about the C14, but it now seems to be getting very mixed reviews and coming up short for many due to it being more sport than touring and having very poor passenger accommodations.

jon · 10-31-2007, 02:59 PM

I was only posting this as a joke ???(see: Gold Wing + VN2000 = Voyager).

10-22-2007, 03:33 PM	#1
jon Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lindale, TX Posts: 564	New Voyager? I hate to bring this up on a Nomad board, but: I talked to a Kawasaki dealer in Dallas last week and he confirmed the new Voyager. His quote was " if your looking to buy something, wait six months and you should know about the new Voyager." I like my Nomad, but would really like something bigger (6'7" 275 pounds) for trips. I drove a new Gold Wing a couple of weeks ago and loved the handling, but comfort sucked. My knees were into the fairing and foot pegs were underneath me. I felt like I was on a silent crotch rocket more then an all day touring bike. H&W Honda was cool letting me test ride and offered me advice for a Tall guy. Bottom line about $2,500 in seats and accessories would get me sitting somewhat comfortable. I took a ride on the Royal Star Venture and it was nice but not any bigger then my Nomad and not the quality of the Gold Wing. I am hoping the new Voyager will meet my needs and enter the competition for my future ride. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-22-2007, 04:47 PM	#2
jon Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lindale, TX Posts: 564	New Voyager? Groundhog My wife is against the touring bike because she likes the cool factor of the Nomad. I think if I took her on a trip longer then a few hours on a real touring bike she would change her mind. On the flip side, at least my wife thinks my bike's cool. Could be worse. Hope to see you on the road some day or at a rally. The Boo Benefit Rally in Jefferson was great.
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10-23-2007, 09:56 AM	#3
Guest Posts: n/a	New Voyager? first I have heard about a new bike. So guys fill us in. When and what is this new voyager gonna have and why?
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10-23-2007, 11:45 AM	#4
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	New Voyager? Before I bought my Nomad my wife and I went on a ride using a friends 2003 Goldwing. I got caught at a light and all my buds were outta sight by the time I got to Rt580. I took off up the Altamont Pass to catch up and never really paid any attention to the speedo. Carving thru traffic I looked down and asked my wife if she had any idea how fast we were going (yes she heard me and we communicated at this speed). She though maybe 75-80. We were over 115MPH and it felt like 75. It handled and rode awesome. I was sold, but my wife likes the looks of a cruiser. But I might be interested in a Voyager one day! __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better!
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10-23-2007, 08:46 PM	#5
jon Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lindale, TX Posts: 564	New Voyager? I agree. I am looking forward to seeing the design of a future Voyager and hope it fits someone my size, damn little people. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-23-2007, 09:28 PM	#6
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	New Voyager? <marquee>Traitors,,,all of you!!!!!!!1</marquee> __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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10-23-2007, 10:18 PM	#7
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	New Voyager? I don't understand this thread. The Nomad is designed for touring. The Nomad has fantastic styling, gets good mpg, is designed for touring, has a great seat, and bags, has an outstanding passenger seat and floor boards, has a record for phenomenal service life, is value priced, and delivers great low end torque and power. Why is it automatically assumed that this undefined new Voyager is a far superior bike? Maybe the voyager will be better, but it would take something pretty special to turn my head from my Nomad. (But, like BD, I have the superb green and silver model, so maybe that explains our devotion and others' lack thereof.) __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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10-24-2007, 04:08 AM	#8
tex Jr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 40	New Voyager? Still gotta think that the red and grey version is the better of crowd..... but I am biased.
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10-24-2007, 07:18 AM	#10
Guest Posts: n/a	New Voyager? Had Goldwing. (1999 GL1500SE) Nomad is much better for my motorcycling enjoyment, like the engine characteristics of the big V-Twin more than a flat 6. The Goldwings have too much plastic, hard to work on even the basics like spark plugs and air filter. Couldn't get rid of the plastic rattles when going over railroad track type bumps. Not at all fun around town. On the plus side I really liked the electric reverse gear that only Wings have. And the Gold Book offered by the GWRRA is great on the road support. Never rode an 1800 Wing , I understand they are better handling that the 1500.
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10-24-2007, 08:32 AM	#11
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	New Voyager? GH, if you need all that stuff, wouldn't you prefer a cage? <marquee>Traitorous voyager fiends</marquee> __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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10-24-2007, 09:28 AM	#13
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	New Voyager? OOOHHHH, well said GH! lol __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD
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10-31-2007, 02:56 PM	#14
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	New Voyager? What's not to understand? [/quote] The part I don't understand, which by the way was actually indicated by the question mark at the end of the sentence, is why it is automatically assumed that the yet to be seen or ridden bike will be superior to the Nomad. Maybe it will and maybe it won't. I don't see a great deal of room for improvement. Concours owners made that assumption about the C14, but it now seems to be getting very mixed reviews and coming up short for many due to it being more sport than touring and having very poor passenger accommodations. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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10-31-2007, 02:59 PM	#15
jon Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lindale, TX Posts: 564	New Voyager? I was only posting this as a joke ???(see: Gold Wing + VN2000 = Voyager).
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