Vaquero Evaluation

[tombstone]

Originally Posted by Netnorske

I just wish Kawi would quit trying to copy HD and do more of their own thing.

Amen Kris!

[ponch]

Originally Posted by tombstone

Amen Kris!

After Riding the Voyager and Ultra I have to agree, but the Voyager is a better value.

Originally, the Vulcan Classic was supposed to be something original, not a HD copy. John Hoover was largely responsible for this and he left Kawasaki in 2004 I believe. Whatever has happened since then obviously is a deviation of building an original bike. The V2K should have been a clue. It looks like an oversized Evo.

Whatever marketing tools Kawasaki used, I haven't a clue as I've never been in their focus groups and I don't know anyone who has. It'd be interesting to learn how they come up with their ideas, designs etc.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by loafer

I would have liked to have seen the Nomad. If someone is going to the show, it would be great to have a picture of that Nomad. Thanks.

I'll be at the show next weekend, Loafer. I'll get one for ya if I don't forget.

[tombstone]

Another Amen. Kaw obviously has the where-with-all to build a superior machine, but, IMHO, they have an identity problem. Waffling on models, and copying HD, are not ways to build consumer confidence, and brand loyalty.

Kaw needs to pick a direction, create an identity, and be original....

Originally Posted by ponch

After Riding the Voyager and Ultra I have to agree, but the Voyager is a better value.

Originally, the Vulcan Classic was supposed to be something original, not a HD copy. John Hoover was largely responsible for this and he left Kawasaki in 2004 I believe. Whatever has happened since then obviously is a deviation of building an original bike. The V2K should have been a clue. It looks like an oversized Evo.

Whatever marketing tools Kawasaki used, I haven't a clue as I've never been in their focus groups and I don't know anyone who has. It'd be interesting to learn how they come up with their ideas, designs etc.

[Loafer]

Originally Posted by Dave

I'll be at the show next weekend, Loafer. I'll git one for ya if I don't forget.

Thanks, that would be great! ;)