2018 Vulcan touring

cactusjack · 12-01-2017, 11:59 AM

Did I read Kawasaki's website right, that they are only offering one color choice for the vaquero and voyager?

redjay · 12-01-2017, 12:39 PM

It would appear so.

**Top Cat** · 12-01-2017, 03:35 PM

The email I got of the 2018's didn't even show a vaquero or voyager

**BudMan** · 12-01-2017, 06:43 PM

Only one color has been available for several years.

tigertom · 12-01-2017, 08:36 PM

don't see a vaquero on the web site. hmm I stand corrected it is on the web site not on the link from the email
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twowheeladdict · 12-02-2017, 06:50 AM

Kawasaki appears to have lost interest in their cruiser lineup and are focusing on the lines that sell.

The sport bikes get updated every 3 years or so.
The Versys came out 10 years ago and is on its 3rd generation with a 1000cc and 300cc version added to the family
The dirt bikes are constantly being updated.
The sport touring has been the same since '10
The touring the same since '09
The cruisers haven't done anything in years and the 1700 lineup is a fraction of what it once was.

redjay · 12-02-2017, 09:30 AM

My guess is Kawasaki has a new large capacity cruiser/tourer in the works.

mike07nad · 12-02-2017, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

My guess is Kawasaki has a new large capacity cruiser/tourer in the works.

I kinda hope not! Cause then I'de have to have one. I almost have my 2014 perfect, for the moment. I think I'll tear it apart, clean it and make sure all the bolts are tight. Then it will be perfect, right after another Ivan upgrade. Then it will be ..... Ah Crap, bring on something new so I can start all over again.

**JD Hog** · 12-02-2017, 01:56 PM

If they drop the Voyager/Vaquero all together will that help or hurt the resale value? Not looking to sell mine as I will keep it until I retire from riding.

twowheeladdict · 12-04-2017, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JD Hog

If they drop the Voyager/Vaquero all together will that help or hurt the resale value? Not looking to sell mine as I will keep it until I retire from riding.

Hurt. They dropped the Classic 1700 and the values plummeted. They dropped the Nomad 1700 and the values plummeted. Heck, new Voyagers hae been selling for 25% off MSRP.

**JD Hog** · 12-05-2017, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by twowheeladdict

Hurt. They dropped the Classic 1700 and the values plummeted. They dropped the Nomad 1700 and the values plummeted. Heck, new Voyagers hae been selling for 25% off MSRP.

I guess that sucks for those that are going to be selling in the future. I will keep mine until I retire from riding and then sell for whatever it's worth and be happy for all the years I had with it.

**smokier** · 12-03-2017, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by redjay

My guess is Kawasaki has a new large capacity cruiser/tourer in the works.

Greetings,

The 1700 line has been around since 2009. That is nine model years? The 1600 was from 2002-2009, so eight model years. IMO there were two 1500s, first the BUBFs and then the more popular version of the 1500s. So you might be right RedJay.
Other speculation has been that Mama Kaw is loosing interest in the big cruiser market... I hope not, have been a fan of Kawi reliability and styling for 35+ years.
Guess it'll be 10 months before we know the answer...

Eugene · 12-02-2017, 03:38 PM

Nevertheless, their Voyager 1700 is still attractive.

naysayer · 12-03-2017, 12:26 PM

In the past the Vaquero and Voyager were available in one of two colors to represent that years models and those colors would not be used again (as told to me via dealer).The 2018 model Vaquero and Voyager have only one color choice.

**JD Hog** · 12-03-2017, 01:32 PM

The 2015 Voyager had only one color choice, since that date they have only had one color choice.

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Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	The email I got of the 2018's didn't even show a vaquero or voyager __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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BudMan Join Date: May 2009 Location: Greenwood, Ark. Posts: 4,736	Only one color has been available for several years. __________________ Dave Jesse 2012 1700 Gray/Black Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad Green/Silver Sold VBA #1108 2010- Eureka Springs - Antlers - 2011- Maggie Valley - Antlers 2012- Margaritaville Ride - Van Buren - Antlers - 2013- Estes Park - Antlers 2014- Mountain View - Antlers - 2015- Eureka Springs - Antlers 2016- Salem - Antlers - 2017- Eureka Springs - Lake George - Antlers - 2018- Custer - Antlers
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tigertom Jr. Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: maine Posts: 30	don't see a vaquero on the web site. hmm I stand corrected it is on the web site not on the link from the email nk Login or Register to Remove Ads Last edited by tigertom; 12-01-2017 at 08:41 PM.
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12-02-2017, 06:50 AM	#6
twowheeladdict Advanced Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 616	Kawasaki appears to have lost interest in their cruiser lineup and are focusing on the lines that sell. The sport bikes get updated every 3 years or so. The Versys came out 10 years ago and is on its 3rd generation with a 1000cc and 300cc version added to the family The dirt bikes are constantly being updated. The sport touring has been the same since '10 The touring the same since '09 The cruisers haven't done anything in years and the 1700 lineup is a fraction of what it once was. __________________ 2010 Vulcan Voyager, 2007 Vulcan Mean Streak, 2009 Vulcan Nomad
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,926	It would appear so.
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,926	My guess is Kawasaki has a new large capacity cruiser/tourer in the works.
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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,945	If they drop the Voyager/Vaquero all together will that help or hurt the resale value? Not looking to sell mine as I will keep it until I retire from riding. __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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12-02-2017, 03:38 PM	#13
Eugene Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Moscow, Russia Posts: 71	Nevertheless, their Voyager 1700 is still attractive.
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naysayer Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Alberta Beach, Alberta, Canada Posts: 27	In the past the Vaquero and Voyager were available in one of two colors to represent that years models and those colors would not be used again (as told to me via dealer).The 2018 model Vaquero and Voyager have only one color choice.
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JD Hog Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 2,945	The 2015 Voyager had only one color choice, since that date they have only had one color choice. History of Voyagers __________________ Jim Diebolt 2015 Vulcan 1700 Voyager ABS The Black Kaw 2005 Vulcan Nomad Sold 2006 Honda 1800 VTX (Freebie) Sold 2008 Harley Ultra Classic Sold 2001 Harley Ultra Classic Sold Hangtown, Kalifornia VBA #2625
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