Demoed a 2011 Nomad today

[b1rider]

Kawasaki had their demo truck in town this weekend so I stopped by to demo a Voyager. Couldn't sign up for a Voyager since they were all booked up but was able to ride the new Nomad. That was the first time I had ridden a 1700. I was impressed with how well it rode. The seating position was more comfortable than my 1600 but wow, were those gears loud when shifting. I thought mine was loud but these are really loud, made mine seem quite. I thought the bike handled really nice, turns seemed easier. The bike felt lighter, I also felt like I was sitting on top of the bike instead of 'in" it. Nice bike overall, wish I had that seating position and cruise control. Now I want to ride a Voyager even more. I heard some of the Kawa folks talking about being in Maggie Vally so maybe I can ride one then.

[ringadingh]

I have yet to try a 1700 out, Im hoping we get a chance to try a couple out at the rally. I hope they bring a ZX14 along as well, thats another bike Id like to try. ;)

[b1rider]

They had a lot of bikes there today to ride. I believe they had one of everything, some more than one. They at least had a nice 20-30 minute ride so you could really get the feel of the bikes. When Harley does their demo day's the ride is just around the block.

[ringadingh]

Not here, Ive been on a few Harley demo rides and its also a 20-30 minute ride. The only thing is unless you get there early to sign up for them you either have a 2-4 hour wait or you miss it all together.

[AlabamaNomadRider]

Glad you were able to ride the new Nomad. Guess that is nice to be able to do.

Living in a small town there has never been anything like that so I have never taken a demo ride. Of course I'm probably on my last bike so no need for a demo ride now. I'm perfectly content with my Nomad unless of course I hit the jackpot or the lottery.

[schoeney]

Demo days are fun. I went to Victory's a couple years ago. I am hoping to go to Kawaski's in early August. The calendar is on their website.

[Loafer]

I've been spoiled. At Americade there are usually 14 manufacturers offering demo rides. I've ridden lots of different bikes.
Ring, if you get a chance to ride the ZX14, besides the obvious I think you will be surprised with the suspension.

[jd01]

Originally Posted by b1rider

Kawasaki had their demo truck in town this weekend so I stopped by to demo a Voyager. Couldn't sign up for a Voyager since they were all booked up but was able to ride the new Nomad. That was the first time I had ridden a 1700. I was impressed with how well it rode. The seating position was more comfortable than my 1600 but wow, were those gears loud when shifting. I thought mine was loud but these are really loud, made mine seem quite. I thought the bike handled really nice, turns seemed easier. The bike felt lighter, I also felt like I was sitting on top of the bike instead of 'in" it. Nice bike overall, wish I had that seating position and cruise control. Now I want to ride a Voyager even more. I heard some of the Kawa folks talking about being in Maggie Vally so maybe I can ride one then.

The wife and I went over to the demo rides as well this weekend. I rode one of the 1700 Nomads and my wife rode one of the 900 Customs. Wish I had rode one of the Vaqueros, but they also were booked. I too noticed the noise of the gears and also the one I rode seem to shake a lot while rolling on the throttle at cruising speed. Overall it was a nice bike, but to me, my 01' 1500 felt more comfortable when I got back on it.
Also, my wife really liked the 900 Custom too. She may be upgrading from her beloved Honda 750 Aero in the near future.

[cactusjack]

I believe Kawasaki is only bringing Vulcans to the rally. Vaqueros, Voyagers and maybe a Nomad.

[ringadingh]

It would be great if they also brought a Concourse along, Ive heard a lot of good things about them as well.