1500 vs 1600

06-25-2008, 12:48 PM

Howdy all,
I rode a 1600 recently and loved it.But since I'm cheap/broke I was wondering how the1500 and 1600 compared?(I'm tall and have roughly 12 years riding experience )TIA

06-25-2008, 01:35 PM

The 1500's are very nice. Some folks like them better than the 1600's because of the ergonomics.

YMMV.

The 1999 models had a plastic gear in the engine that most folks end up changing. Get one with fuel injection if you can.

scott2007nomad · 06-25-2008, 03:11 PM

My choice hinged on fuel injection and passenger grab rails.

jussmatt · 06-25-2008, 03:22 PM

BC... Not sure of the difference between the two, since I've got the 1600... But I wanted to say Howdy from Texas and Glad you're with us!!

formikec · 06-25-2008, 03:31 PM

I just purchased an 02 1500FI. I love it. I had heard the comments about power, but this one had 11,500 on it, and it has plenty of power. Plus, the price was right. I'd recommend starting with a good used 1500FI, and if you decide you want to move up I doubt you'll have much trouble selling (they are hard to find imo).

Michael

**ringadingh** · 06-25-2008, 04:35 PM

They are both very good, either one will more than do the job. Welcome from canada by the way.

**Cajunrider** · 06-25-2008, 04:51 PM

Welcome from Louisiana. I've only owned a 1600. Love it...

aj · 06-25-2008, 07:06 PM

I've had a 01 for 3 months, 11000mls, well looked after. After driving 1260 mls in 1st 2 days, cant find a bad thing with it. I'm 6'3 250lb and it rides like a dream. I'd love a new bike but why when this is everything I need.
ps Welcome to the real world. LOL!

nomad1600 · 06-25-2008, 08:20 PM

Welcome from North Carolina. I have a 1600 and it is one great ride.

kawgirl · 06-25-2008, 08:26 PM

Welcome to the Nomad world. I have an 02 model 1500 and had no problem keeping up with the 1600's in West Virginia last week.

nomad1600 · 06-25-2008, 08:30 PM

Hey Amy, I think it is because you have some Red color on your bike!!!!!LOL

kawgirl · 06-25-2008, 08:52 PM

You may be right Aaron! :)

**coacha** · 06-25-2008, 08:54 PM

I love my 1500.

Todd · 06-25-2008, 08:56 PM

Hey, you see that pic in Amy's sig line...........the one on the left.....that's about how far apart those two bikes were for around 300 miles that day...'cept they were laid over to the right, then the left, then the right, then the left......you get the picture LOL

VulcanE · 06-25-2008, 08:59 PM

About the only real difference is in the rake of the front forks. The 1600's are a little more friendly in the slow spped zone, like in parking lots. Overall they are a lot alike.

06-25-2008, 12:48 PM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	1500 vs 1600 Howdy all, I rode a 1600 recently and loved it.But since I'm cheap/broke I was wondering how the1500 and 1600 compared?(I'm tall and have roughly 12 years riding experience )TIA Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-25-2008, 01:35 PM	#2
Guest Posts: n/a	1500 vs 1600 The 1500's are very nice. Some folks like them better than the 1600's because of the ergonomics. YMMV. The 1999 models had a plastic gear in the engine that most folks end up changing. Get one with fuel injection if you can.
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06-25-2008, 03:11 PM	#3
scott2007nomad Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Deer Park, TX Posts: 513	1500 vs 1600 My choice hinged on fuel injection and passenger grab rails.
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06-25-2008, 03:22 PM	#4
jussmatt Sr. Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond, TX. Posts: 2,588	1500 vs 1600 BC... Not sure of the difference between the two, since I've got the 1600... But I wanted to say Howdy from Texas and Glad you're with us!!
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06-25-2008, 03:31 PM	#5
formikec Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 462	1500 vs 1600 I just purchased an 02 1500FI. I love it. I had heard the comments about power, but this one had 11,500 on it, and it has plenty of power. Plus, the price was right. I'd recommend starting with a good used 1500FI, and if you decide you want to move up I doubt you'll have much trouble selling (they are hard to find imo). Michael Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-25-2008, 04:35 PM	#6
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	1500 vs 1600 They are both very good, either one will more than do the job. Welcome from canada by the way. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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06-25-2008, 04:51 PM	#7
Cajunrider Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: (SE Louisiana) Posts: 8,340	1500 vs 1600 Welcome from Louisiana. I've only owned a 1600. Love it... __________________ 2016 Electra Glide Ultra Limited CVO Palladium Silver / Phantom Blue 110 cu in SE 2012 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (Traded 6/22/16) Tequila Sunrise / HD Orange Vance & Hines true dual headers Rinehart 4" slip ons Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Screamin Eagle Stage 1 intake Dyno tuned H.O.G.# 4514015 2007 Nomad 1600 (Traded 6/23/12) VBA #482
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06-25-2008, 07:06 PM	#8
aj Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Victoria, Australia Posts: 419	1500 vs 1600 I've had a 01 for 3 months, 11000mls, well looked after. After driving 1260 mls in 1st 2 days, cant find a bad thing with it. I'm 6'3 250lb and it rides like a dream. I'd love a new bike but why when this is everything I need. ps Welcome to the real world. LOL!
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06-25-2008, 08:20 PM	#9
nomad1600 Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pilot Mountain NC Posts: 586	1500 vs 1600 Welcome from North Carolina. I have a 1600 and it is one great ride.
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06-25-2008, 08:26 PM	#10
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	1500 vs 1600 Welcome to the Nomad world. I have an 02 model 1500 and had no problem keeping up with the 1600's in West Virginia last week. __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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06-25-2008, 08:30 PM	#11
nomad1600 Advanced Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pilot Mountain NC Posts: 586	1500 vs 1600 Hey Amy, I think it is because you have some Red color on your bike!!!!!LOL
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06-25-2008, 08:52 PM	#12
kawgirl Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 2,729	1500 vs 1600 You may be right Aaron! :) __________________ Amy "kawgirl" Neal Greenville, NC 2002 Nomad
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06-25-2008, 08:54 PM	#13
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	1500 vs 1600 I love my 1500. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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06-25-2008, 08:56 PM	#14
Todd Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 5,915	1500 vs 1600 Hey, you see that pic in Amy's sig line...........the one on the left.....that's about how far apart those two bikes were for around 300 miles that day...'cept they were laid over to the right, then the left, then the right, then the left......you get the picture LOL __________________ Todd Frazier VBA #0003 VBA National Leader-USA Operations/Garage Moderator - RETIRED 2006 Black Nomad since she was born Greensboro, NC
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06-25-2008, 08:59 PM	#15
VulcanE Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 4,838	1500 vs 1600 About the only real difference is in the rake of the front forks. The 1600's are a little more friendly in the slow spped zone, like in parking lots. Overall they are a lot alike. __________________ Cliff "VulcanE" Evans 2005 Blue & Silver 1600 Nomad VBA # 320 VROC # 20381
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