VOYAGER REVIEW

radco · 04-04-2009, 07:55 AM

This was posted on the Vulcan site,, a Great read

http://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/vi...8b2e80e48b1dc4

**ringadingh** · 04-04-2009, 08:23 AM

The jury is still out for me on the 1700, If and when the time comes to change bikes I'll definately take a closer look at it, but it just doesn't jump out at me the way the Nomad did.
Maybe once there are a few of them out in the streets and we can see what guys have done to them, I'll give them some notice.

cactusjack · 04-04-2009, 10:19 AM

Thanks for posting that link, Rich. It sounds like the author found very little need for improvement with the Voyager. The AVA group were very disappointed when Kawi revealed the 1700 Voyager. They didn't like that it was a V-twin, so to receive such a favorable review is interesting.

Some of his comments echoed mine that I posted regarding the 1700 Nomad. I wish I could have put 300 miles on it.

paul · 04-04-2009, 10:48 AM

Thanks, Rich. Good find. Very happy to hear about the improvements in the plastics, too. I want a full - out touring bike as my next, and like the V-twin design (no particular reason), so this bike will certainly be on my radar as a big contender.

pirate · 04-04-2009, 11:22 AM

Thanks for the link, Rich. The reviewer did a nice job writing about the Voyager. I won't be getting a new bike for many years, but that blue on the Voyager sure is sharp!

strobe · 04-04-2009, 11:37 AM

Great link Rich. I am a bit surprised at the positive tone given a lot of the pre-release info and other reviews, but they may not have put many miles on for those.

I think it would be on my list if I was upgrading, but for the price point they want it would have to really stand out to keep me of a H-D Ultra I think, even though the Ultra is a priced even higher.

**glwilson** · 04-04-2009, 12:58 PM

Interesting to read. Improvements in the plastic was good to hear. Passenger vibrations are a concern.

radco · 04-04-2009, 02:59 PM

Yea I thought it was a good review,,, It is back on my Maybe list,, but so is the Street Glide and Ultra,,, BUT that is a way down the road,,,, I need to buy a new place to live first :).. but if the right deal comes along I guess I can live in a tent LOL......Rich

**coacha** · 04-04-2009, 04:10 PM

Thanks for posting the link. I was going to see what they thought about it over on the Voyager board. It is quite interesting that the rider was as positive about it as he was with all the gnashing of teeth that went on when they first revealed the new Voyager. It is definitely on my list for a couple years down the road. The HD is definitely not on my list. Sat on a couple today and just seems a little cramped and for the money, I'd rather have a Wing.

jamiep24 · 04-04-2009, 09:17 PM

Rich, I think we all can pitch in and get you a good tent!

**taranis** · 04-04-2009, 09:50 PM

**DROOL**

If they fixed the plastic, this might very well be my next bike. Probably 3 yrs or more down the road though. Great review - thanks for posting the link!

04-04-2009, 07:55 AM	#1
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	VOYAGER REVIEW This was posted on the Vulcan site,, a Great read http://www.amervoyassoc.org/forum/vi...8b2e80e48b1dc4 __________________ Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-04-2009, 08:23 AM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	VOYAGER REVIEW The jury is still out for me on the 1700, If and when the time comes to change bikes I'll definately take a closer look at it, but it just doesn't jump out at me the way the Nomad did. Maybe once there are a few of them out in the streets and we can see what guys have done to them, I'll give them some notice. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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04-04-2009, 10:19 AM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	VOYAGER REVIEW Thanks for posting that link, Rich. It sounds like the author found very little need for improvement with the Voyager. The AVA group were very disappointed when Kawi revealed the 1700 Voyager. They didn't like that it was a V-twin, so to receive such a favorable review is interesting. Some of his comments echoed mine that I posted regarding the 1700 Nomad. I wish I could have put 300 miles on it. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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04-04-2009, 10:48 AM	#4
paul Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: magnolia, tx Posts: 1,500	VOYAGER REVIEW Thanks, Rich. Good find. Very happy to hear about the improvements in the plastics, too. I want a full - out touring bike as my next, and like the V-twin design (no particular reason), so this bike will certainly be on my radar as a big contender. __________________ The beatings will stop when morale improves.
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04-04-2009, 11:22 AM	#5
pirate Sr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Dakota Posts: 1,865	VOYAGER REVIEW Thanks for the link, Rich. The reviewer did a nice job writing about the Voyager. I won't be getting a new bike for many years, but that blue on the Voyager sure is sharp! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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04-04-2009, 11:37 AM	#6
strobe Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,200	VOYAGER REVIEW Great link Rich. I am a bit surprised at the positive tone given a lot of the pre-release info and other reviews, but they may not have put many miles on for those. I think it would be on my list if I was upgrading, but for the price point they want it would have to really stand out to keep me of a H-D Ultra I think, even though the Ultra is a priced even higher. __________________ Cory 2013 Honda GL1800 Goldwing 2008 Kawasaki KLR 650 (for sale) 2007 Honda ST1300 (sold) 2005 Kawasaki Nomad (sold) 2004 Suzuki Hayabusa (sold) http://www.strobel.ws VBA #01021 VROC #29389
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04-04-2009, 12:58 PM	#7
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	VOYAGER REVIEW Interesting to read. Improvements in the plastic was good to hear. Passenger vibrations are a concern. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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04-04-2009, 02:59 PM	#8
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	VOYAGER REVIEW Yea I thought it was a good review,,, It is back on my Maybe list,, but so is the Street Glide and Ultra,,, BUT that is a way down the road,,,, I need to buy a new place to live first :).. but if the right deal comes along I guess I can live in a tent LOL......Rich __________________
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04-04-2009, 04:10 PM	#9
coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	VOYAGER REVIEW Thanks for posting the link. I was going to see what they thought about it over on the Voyager board. It is quite interesting that the rider was as positive about it as he was with all the gnashing of teeth that went on when they first revealed the new Voyager. It is definitely on my list for a couple years down the road. The HD is definitely not on my list. Sat on a couple today and just seems a little cramped and for the money, I'd rather have a Wing. __________________ 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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04-04-2009, 09:17 PM	#10
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	VOYAGER REVIEW Rich, I think we all can pitch in and get you a good tent!
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04-04-2009, 09:50 PM	#11
taranis Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Grand Prairie, TX Posts: 802	VOYAGER REVIEW DROOL If they fixed the plastic, this might very well be my next bike. Probably 3 yrs or more down the road though. Great review - thanks for posting the link! __________________ _______________________ "Taranis" and the Lovely Ann KawaNOW Oldschool #885 His: 2006 Nomad Hers: 2008 VN900 Classic LT
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