If Kawi execs were smart (which evidently they aren't) the next Nomad model would have a 2053 cc engine in it. :-?
So really, the "1600cc" first debuted in 2003, and the technology is already 5 years old... do you think is it likely to be superceded by a newer, bigger enine in the near future?First 1600 Classic was 2003, the 1600 was put into the Nomad in '05, and the Meanie in '04.
****, thats no good. How does the Nomad pass and the classic not?Sadly, due to CARB requirements, there will be no 2008 1600 Classics available in California.
5 years down the track, do you consider this engine to be "old technology" ie do you think it will only be a matter of tiume before Kaw re-engineer the Classic engine to up the cc's?BTW the 1600 Classic FI's first came out in 2003. I know - I bought one.
Not really sure what its missing "tech-wise" ?5 years down the track, do you consider this engine to be "old technology" ie do you think it will only be a matter of tiume before Kaw re-engineer the Classic engine to up the cc's?
Rich, you say there will be no 2008 Classic 1600 available in Cali, now I have the 06 1500 Classic with the "Goats Bladder" aka the Cat converter, Buddy of mine has the 06 1600 classic without the converter.1500fi made it's first appearance on the 1999 Drifter, later on the Classics and Nomad.
First 1600 Classic was 2003, the 1600 was put into the Nomad in '05, and the Meanie in '04.
Honestly, I'm surprised to see the 1500 still around. The 800 classic was killed the year before the 900 was introduced, and the 800 Drifter was killed the next year.
Sadly, due to CARB requirements, there will be no 2008 1600 Classics available in California.
Amen! someone at the kaw marketing department needs to pull their head out of their 3rd point of contact and recognize the premininence of the wing and the king. I'd sign up for a 2K cc full dress, shaft drive Nad in a second!A Nomad Dresser would be the way to go in my opinion.
Yup, I think Kawasaki is missing the boat on two models:Really, I think Kawasaki could do well to stick with the 900, 1600, and 2k engines and build different models around that line up, they'd have a bike to fit every market; a classic, LT, and Nomad versions in all 3 engines ...possibly using many of the same parts saving them tons of money in this process ...with the V2K Nomad being their premier bike by adding a fairing, trunk, cruise, and comm system, etc to the package.
I think you're close, but put the fairing on the 1600 too please! also, don't forget a power-cruiser in each engine range. that would be 4 styles for each engine. That should pretty much fit anyone's needs.Really, I think Kawasaki could do well to stick with the 900, 1600, and 2k engines and build different models around that line up, they'd have a bike to fit every market; a classic, LT, and Nomad versions in all 3 engines ...possibly using many of the same parts saving them tons of money in this process ...with the V2K Nomad being their premier bike by adding a fairing, trunk, cruise, and comm system, etc to the package.
Right Idea but the Venture is V4, and you did not mention the Stratoliner. Newer tecnology and 50 lbs lighter than V2kYup, I think Kawasaki is missing the boat on two models:
!.) A full boat tourer to compete with H-D Classic/Ultras, Victory Vision and Yamaha Venture. The V2K would be the logical platform but overall weight may be an issue.
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Very true, I paid out the door $11,468 for the Strat, the V2K was $11,000 without bags, windscreen, sissybar etc. I could have maybe got the Nad for about $10.500 or so but was more intersted in the strat so that is the one I barganed for.The only problem I have with the stratoliner is the price -$15,500 puts it 2.5 k above the Nad -not that deals can't be made on both.