Voyager vs Electra Glide

[ponch]

I was surprised at the HP and torque ratings. They were close despite a 7 ci difference in displacement. I expected the Kawasaki to make more of both than it did, and it was slower too, despite having a marginally more power. Interestingly, the V2K makes about 30 more HP and 40 more ft lbs of torque.

[jamiep24]

That's about right, comparing a Harley that's been around forever to a brand new Voyager just off the assembly line. What you expect? Just don't give a sh*t about Harleys or some of the a**holes that own them. Other than that, I'm very patriotic. lol

[ponch]

When you consider a C14 has more torque, you have to wonder... Where the R&D $ go. They would have been better off increasing the C14 displacement by 100cc's and starting from that platform.

Originally Posted by ponch

I was surprised at the HP and torque ratings. They were close despite a 7 ci difference in displacement. I expected the Kawasaki to make more of both than it did, and it was slower too, despite having a marginally more power. Interestingly, the V2K makes about 30 more HP and 40 more ft lbs of torque.

[jamiep24]

By the way, two of the three test riders for this test were women. Maybe they liked all those vibrations, rattles and shakes. I'm just sayin'. Jamie

[jamiep24]

Don't get me wrong. I love all bikes, even Harleys. They're good-looking bikes and I'd love to have one, if you give it to me. Just don't think they're worth all the hype and price.. Sure, the price you pay for a new one is probably close to the price you'll get when you sell or trade. But the reason for that isn't because of quality,worth or trustworthiness, (think I just invented a new word) but demand. Everyone wants one. But I didn't buy my Nomad intending on selling it. I got a lot for what I paid and don't think I could ever get my money's worth out of a Harley. Unless I was scared of getting beat up or just want to be part of a crowd or just fit in, which is not in my nature. Jamie

[Jared]

Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

I just got my LAST EDITION of Motorcyclist in the mail today. OMG, what a lousy write up! That entire article was written by a chick talking about her divorce and daughter and nostalgia with her ex! What a piece of sh*t let down read.

I thought the exact same thing. 3/4 of the article was on their relationship and maybe 1/4 was a comparison of the bikes. Very pitiful for motorcycle magazine.