2012 Bikes

ebulhoes · 07-26-2011, 08:08 PM

Anyone know when the 2012 Kawasaki model lineup will be announced, curious if there are changes coming to the Nomad & Voyager

pirate · 07-26-2011, 09:42 PM

I don't know an exact date, but in the past, the new models have been revealed around September/October. I would assume that to be the case again this year.

leadbelly · 07-26-2011, 10:43 PM

I'm hoping they'll extending the frame an inch or two and boost the Hp. Maybe offer a "Batwing" fairing.

ebulhoes · 07-26-2011, 10:58 PM

I'm thinking they might be going back to the side opening bags on the Nomad & Voyager like they did on the Vaquero. I'm condering going to a full touring machine from my 08 Nomad.

usranger74 · 07-26-2011, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Eli

I'm thinking they might be going back to the side opening bags on the Nomad & Voyager like they did on the Vaquero. I'm condering going to a full touring machine from my 08 Nomad.

For me, the Nomad is a "full touring machine".

AlabamaNomadRider · 07-27-2011, 03:46 AM

I'm with you on that Bill. Thought it was a full touring bike also. I am well satisfied with my '08.

**ringadingh** · 07-27-2011, 04:44 AM

They may call it a full touring machine, but its missing a lot of features for me to considor it one. It can be made into one though.

**cnc** · 07-27-2011, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ringadingh

They may call it a full touring machine, but its missing a lot of features for me to considor it one. It can be made into one though.

Slap on a custom mudflap and away you go.

Seriously, I thought the Nomad was a "great all I wanted in a long distance bike" till they came out with the Voyager.

**Top Cat** · 07-27-2011, 10:39 AM

You guys and your cruise control, radio, ABS brakes,heated grips, heated seat, fairings, trunks,etc.
Why not just jump in the car.

flavor · 07-27-2011, 10:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

You guys and your cruise control, radio, ABS brakes,heated grips, heated seat, fairings, trunks,etc.
Why not just jump in the car.

azcruizer · 07-27-2011, 11:07 AM

The Kawasaki dealer show is in October this year. I haven't heard many rumors from Kawasaki so far....possibly a small cruiser replacement for the Vulcan 500 that was discontinued in 2009. We just gotta wait and see...

**jestephens** · 07-27-2011, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

You guys and your cruise control, radio, ABS brakes,heated grips, heated seat, fairings, trunks,etc.
Why not just jump in the car.

I do like the cruise control, but as far as I'm concerned the radio was just an added option to help me keep the wife interested in riding. My helmet won't be plumbed with music.

**ringadingh** · 07-27-2011, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

You guys and your cruise control, radio, ABS brakes,heated grips, heated seat, fairings, trunks,etc.
Why not just jump in the car.

My wifes always driving it.

ccmjr77 · 07-27-2011, 11:34 AM

Victory announced their 2012s.
They now have a Cross Country Tour model and I want, but will not be getting anytime soon.

http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-...12_MODEL_INTRO

usranger74 · 07-27-2011, 11:36 AM

No doubt we all have a model of what we think is a "real touring bike". And, that is OK. I like the Nomad because it speaks in my view to the open road with simplicity. Hay, there is a slogan.

"Nomad - Ride the open road in simplicity"

07-26-2011, 08:08 PM	#1
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07-26-2011, 09:42 PM	#2
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	2012 Bikes I don't know an exact date, but in the past, the new models have been revealed around September/October. I would assume that to be the case again this year.
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07-26-2011, 10:43 PM	#3
leadbelly Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Canada Posts: 340	2012 Bikes I'm hoping they'll extending the frame an inch or two and boost the Hp. Maybe offer a "Batwing" fairing. __________________ '08 Blue/Silver
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07-26-2011, 10:58 PM	#4
ebulhoes Jr. Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lloydminster Sask Canada Posts: 17	2012 Bikes I'm thinking they might be going back to the side opening bags on the Nomad & Voyager like they did on the Vaquero. I'm condering going to a full touring machine from my 08 Nomad.
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07-27-2011, 03:46 AM	#6
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	2012 Bikes I'm with you on that Bill. Thought it was a full touring bike also. I am well satisfied with my '08. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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07-27-2011, 04:44 AM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	2012 Bikes They may call it a full touring machine, but its missing a lot of features for me to considor it one. It can be made into one though. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-27-2011, 10:39 AM	#9
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	2012 Bikes You guys and your cruise control, radio, ABS brakes,heated grips, heated seat, fairings, trunks,etc. Why not just jump in the car. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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07-27-2011, 11:07 AM	#11
azcruizer Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 133	2012 Bikes The Kawasaki dealer show is in October this year. I haven't heard many rumors from Kawasaki so far....possibly a small cruiser replacement for the Vulcan 500 that was discontinued in 2009. We just gotta wait and see... __________________ Jim Lohman Gilbert, AZ 2013 Vision Tour 2011 Vaquero-sold
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07-27-2011, 11:34 AM	#14
ccmjr77 Advanced Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Anthem, AZ Posts: 642	2012 Bikes Victory announced their 2012s. They now have a Cross Country Tour model and I want, but will not be getting anytime soon. http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-...12_MODEL_INTRO __________________ ccmjr77 2007 Kawasaki Nomad 1600
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07-27-2011, 11:36 AM	#15
usranger74 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: La Vista, NE Posts: 4,060	2012 Bikes No doubt we all have a model of what we think is a "real touring bike". And, that is OK. I like the Nomad because it speaks in my view to the open road with simplicity. Hay, there is a slogan. "Nomad - Ride the open road in simplicity" __________________ Bill (usranger74) Blake 2016 Goldwing VBA # 1505
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