Why this is one the best cruisers for the money (The Kawasaki Nomad)

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[@BerkeleyMusicMan]

I just bought a Vulcan Nomad 1700 because of this video. Lots of power and handles very well. This bike loves to cruise on the highway.

[@garrettsmith8286]

What range are you getting on a tank?

[@michaelo.804]

I owned this exact bike and it was amazing. I traded it in last year for a 2018 Voyager. Same engine, just full dress bike. Thanks for your cool vids! Stay safe out there.

[@cmiller4733]

I hit a deer and totaled my Nomad last week and I already miss it. I love these bikes!

[@alexeykulikov2739]

cmiller 473 how did that that happen?

[@F.o.s.t.e.r.]

@@alexeykulikov2739 They hit a deer....

[@ZoneGlazed]

​@@F.o.s.t.e.r.lmfao 😢😢

[@msumungo]

The brake regulation system (to keep both tires on the ground and braking) is actually technically much simpler than you described :) Quite honestly, I originally thought that very feature would be something to be wary about as a special technical quirk. I was wrong. Nomad has one of the best and the most thoroughly thought through active balanced braking systems in the heavy cruiser realm. All what it needs is a regular scheduled maintenance (like the rest of the bike). And that's it. 95% of the Harleys ever made are still on the road. 5% of the Harleys made it home. :DDD

[@SchusterLagoon]

Absolutely love the flat black/white with red striping - this bike looks fantastic!

[@kennethbedwell4835]

Love my Nomad! 26,000 plus miles and zero problems.

[@Fero707]

Sean I call you are the motorcycle Dude . I am over 60 and I watched many of your videos on KZbin , Great , fun,educational entertainment . Thank you!

[@JeremiahHartmanPhotography]

I bought a Nomad in 1999...had a few years and sold it. I TOTALLY REGRETTED IT. My Road King was good but honestly I always wanted my Nomad back. It just road better, had more power, and gave me ZERO problems. So 2 years ago my wife was looking on Craigslist and found a 1999 green Nomad so we went and bought it! I added apehangers and feel like i have my old bike back again. Then she saw the Voyagers at the dealership and fell in love with it, so she ended up finding a grey one and went and bought it so she could have a more comfortable passenger ride. So now we have the 1999 Nomad and a 2015 Voyager..and LOVE them. I probably wont ever buy another HD again..for choppers they're great but we're kinda sold on Kawasaki touring bikes.

[@chaduphold7179]

I'm gonna be looking for one of these in March or April. Great video.

[@dennisrowe3860]

I caught a glimpse of a Honda VTX Neil retro during the opening sequence. Got to see that bike on the road!

[@jimdoolan2277]

Great review just brought one down here in new Zealand 2014 model had a vulcan classic 900 before this two Great bikes Cheers 🍻

[@galileogmezzio6794]

This is a fantastic machine, I enjoy mine very much. Awesome video and thanks for sharing

[@davidbrilmyer2354]

Great bike!!!!blessings you're way brother!!!!

[@thomasd1972]

Love the channel bro!! Working on getting my FIRST hog @ fifty yrs old ikr. Got handed down a 86 virago 1100 🤫 Had to do lots of work to get her going,but finally I did. Put well over 20,000 thousand miles on it. Late bloomer when hwy riding, rode dirt bikes here and there. So wish I had got a bike at a younger age, absolutly love riding. And the shows you guys put on. So if you all are ever down close to the ROCK or passing through sure would love to have ya.👍👊🤲🙏❣

[@eatadickutubenazis]

Nice bike dude. So smooth...looks so comfortable. I think I could handle the weight still. I'm usually doing ninety though. I'm not sure I can slow down right now.

[@94SexyStang]

these bikes are Awesome if you're on a quick $4000 budget and wanna take a long road trip.

[@samcook2003]

Yes its a good looking bike and I bet very dependable I would love to own it along side my Road King

[@spencerrogers9877]

Love it I just bought one of these bikes! What helmet camera and microphone do you use to record your videos on your motorcycle?

[@chieflongsock]

I like the matte black and red gsxr you guys have

[@leroymorris6036]

I like the bikes you guys offer.

[@robertrogish1038]

My 88 Kawasaki Voyager cruise is mechanical...it's better than no cruise. Great video. I still like my 4 cylinders.

[@tomquinn607]

Motorcyclist for 46 years. Had Japanese and Harley. Loved them both. The Harleys were the only motorcycles that cost me money beyond the purchase price. Lots of money.

[@user-mp2qj6rs9c]

you say Harley's meaning more than one. Why would you continue to buy something you didn't want t spend money on? One thing that is no secret to anyone who has owned a bike is Harley Davidson is more expensive if you can't do maintenance without paying someone to do it.

[@EverythingN.Nothing]

@@user-mp2qj6rs9c If I take them to the dealership-an oil change on my FLHR is the same cost as my Duramax......

[@mudcatstravels9751]

Had both and it really doesn’t compare to the Road King. I’ve never had an issue with my Harleys that was not self inflicted. I now leave them stock and just pile up miles. I have done 25,000 miles per year over the last 4 years here in IN.

[@jetstream454]

What are the biggest differences between the 2?

[@paulalbares643]

@@jetstream454 The biggest difference is the $$$$.

[@jetstream454]

@@paulalbares643 Ohh yes, aside from that hahaha

[@jetstream454]

...

[@JW-bw8nj]

How is he going to make that statement and not answer a simple follow-up question? Makes me doubt he ever owned both in the first place.

[@matthewhall6087]

I think this may be my next bike I have been bike less for about 3 years how’s that clutch feel

[@TheTripplenickel]

I have a 06 nomad 1600 has 95000 on it now i had a harley and spent money on it all the time. I love my nomad with cobra pipes she roars

[@mikeochoa458]

Just bought an 2005 COBRA long Shots sounds and Runs Great at a fraction of the price of a Harley I had a 2008 Heritage Softail I won't Spend that kind of money again!

[@chinitolon3404]

Excellent video, a question, which is better in terms of acceleration from 0-60 mph, maximum speed, fuel consumption and comfort for traveling, regardless of the price between the SUZUKI C90 BOULEVARB VS KAWSAKI VULCAN 1700

[@sharkroad711]

Amazing video. Hey, Please can I have the tube diameter of the Handlebar? Is it a 1'' tube for the grip and a 1.25'' for the riser mounting clamp? Thank you very much.

[@richardstoffel6585]

Seriously thinking about the nomad 1700. I have a zx14r, but this would be cool for little store runs and commuting or if I want to throw the wire on the back or a kid.

[@joeanon5788]

It's doesn't matter what or when or where you ride.....It's only WHY you ride...!!!!!! And for me, It's for the love of it !!!!

[@GaryLordsWayMinistry]

Which one has the larger fuel tank? That would be the one I would take.

[@johnroberts5637]

I had a first generation Nomad (1999) and I only had one problem with it. The wide, low bars. They were fine for about a hundred miles, then I would start having a feeling between my shoulder blades similar to a large knife being inserted and rotated. I did a 4,700 mile trip on that bike in '03 and when I got home I don't think I got back on it for a while. After I transitioned to a Heritage Softail in '06, with a higher more user friendly (for this user) hand position, my limiting factor these days is how much my ass can take, not my back.

[@jeremysgarage498]

Ivan’s tune and some freedom performance pipes makes these bikes run! My vaquero had tons of power after those 2 things. In stock form it’s a bit of a turd

[@mbarr1029]

Buying used? look at the ECU and find a sticker or engraving from Ivans Performance then that is the one you want. It will save you 350 plus shipping later. The ultimate and best mod spent on the 1700 Vulcan motors,

[@JeremiahHartmanPhotography]

Im seriously thinking about doing my ECU to smooth things out. My only complaint about my Voyager is the "jumpy" throttle and I saw the Ivan tune helps it run cooler.

[@mbarr1029]

@@JeremiahHartmanPhotography Do the Ivan Flash for for the jumpy lag in the throttle. YES!! Don't do it for the temp gauge. The Programming in the flash turns the fan on sooner 188 degrees as apposed to 200 degrees. All that really does it show a lower temp needle mark on the gauge. A gauge is just a line above a background with lines. If it is not in the red, Your good. I never had a gauge before just a light and I thought it was running hot but in reality's it is only a mark on a back ground. And No light. They always run hot until it is in the red/ or the light, lights up. Think of it this way= it is about as accurate as your Speedo, LOL

[@TheRicokilla]

Kawasaki 800, 1500, 1700 they are all very very durable

[@OverBanned]

My question is, if this is 1700cc, why is it considered intermediate?

[@edwardestrada4021]

loved my 2000

[@Tricity_155]

The reason why nomad gives the feeling of lighter bike than the road king although nomad is actually heavier than the road king..has on word only..wheelbase..nomad's wheelbase is 1666 mm..while RK is only 1290 mm..Bigger wheelbase means (in a way) more space to distribute the wight of the motorcycle.

[@germanium1872]

I'm waiting for you to get a good MT-09 so I can buy it.

[@1wlou]

What you selling it for?

[@ronaldwhite5670]

My Voyager sits on 120 klms at 2.5 thousand revs in 6th gear. 360 kilometres when the fuel light comes. About 66 kilometres on the fuel light before ya stop dead. With a head wind, 6 litres per hundred kilometres. With a tail wind, about 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres. A hot bike but a beauty.

[@danjones9007]

What?

[@ZoneGlazed]

​@@danjones9007idk either

[@rmccain99]

It is more than a RoadKing and it is fully water-cooled.

[@douglashawkins7541]

I haven’t road one yet but I wonder if it is as smooth as the Royal Star?

[@arranhorron5173]

regret the day i sold my royal star venture smooth as out

[@douglashawkins7541]

@@arranhorron5173 I sold my Royal Star and have the Kawasaki Voyager now. I love the gear ratio much better and overall handling. Not to mention fuel injection. I always worried about the carbs messing up.

[@user-bg8ui4zv2c]

Hi Do ship in Eu too?

[@robcreel4257]

I bought a Royal Star Tour Deluxe. Looks like a Road King, except it's got shaft drive, liquid cooler and factory cruise. And it's fast.

[@jimspry7433]

Where are the Kawasaki w 30;s 650 and the 800

[@jeffhudspeth6397]

I have had two Nomads, a 2008 1600 and a 2010 1700. I loved the 1700, but for some reason it developed a rust problem. I think it was an anomaly with my bike. I have not heard of other 1700’s having rust issues. I didn’t like the saddlebags, however. They felt cheap and the latches were constantly giving me problems. The 1600 had much better bags. I was seriously considering putting aluminum panniers on it, but traded for a GL1800 instead.

[@gburcaw]

Waited years to get one of these. Now I’m ready to get one, and they don’t make it anymore. It’s not just HD that makes stupid decisions.

[@kman-mi7su]

Plenty of good condition low miles used ones though.

[@crabhab]

That’s weird the 1500/1600 nomad shifter toe and heal shifter can be individually adjusted, are you sure your not confused with the Vulcan 900 that shift lever is one piece

[@JayDman]

It can? I have an 06 1500 and I'm always knocking it out of first gear into neutral

[@murasakii1996]

@@JayDman That's the positive neutral finder. It's very finicky and likes to slip sometimes, especially on older models

[@JayDman]

@@murasakii1996 Thanks for the heads up on this. Can you explain the adjustment or post a link as to how it's done by chance? Thanks!

[@murasakii1996]

@@JayDman There really is no fix, you just have to get used to it. it's a problem on the newer kawi bikes too. Gotta use a lot of force to kick it into 2nd. You get used to it after a while.

[@playtime.5526]

I never liked the speedo on the tank.

[@lisar3006]

I just sold my 2002 FLSTC and have $6.200.00 to spend. I am actually thinking about buying a Nomad and it is your fault lol. I would take a lot of grief from my Harley buddies if I do we all been riding together for 35 years. I can buy a lot of motorcycle with a Nomad for half what I just sold this twin cam for. I still have my 72 FLH I will never sell.

[@2Timone7]

I had a 2005 Nomad -all day comfort and plenty of power. I loved that bike but I totaled it in 2007 when some woman decided an off ramp from a 65 to 50 mph access road was a good place to stop. :~( I lost my Nomad and almost lost my hand.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

Just to make everyone aware....the 1700 is physically smaller than the previous 1600 Vulcan. They feel more like a road king. The 1600 feels significantly larger than the road king and Vulcan 1700. If you tall and feel cramped on bikes you will probably like the 1600 better.

[@xsamitt]

Im 5,8...160 pounds....so i would imagine the 1600 would be too big for me.

[@JohnnyRebKy]

@@xsamitt not necessarily. If your feet plant on the ground good then you should ride a 1600 just fine. Once it's moving you just sit there and ride like sitting in a chair 👍. Go sit on one and if you can touch the ground well then your good to go man. The seat height is fairly low. The physical size of a bike doesn't matter much if you can safely plant your feet on the ground. The 1600 is a big long bike and it's like riding an easy chair down the road 😎👍

[@scienceobrien8335]

Key words, your wife found it on Craigslist for you! Dude she’s a keeper…

[@Annonymous0283745]

A nomad is a good bike. It's nowhere near the road king. Not in power, not in handling, not in fit/finish, paint quality, aftermarket availability, or any other measure. However, if you don't have the money to buy-in on a harley, a Nomad is a fantastic touring motorcycle.

[@prissy1230]

I beg to differ...I bought an '01 Nomad to ride with my father in law who rode an '06 Road King. We took a trip with our Mrs's about 1100 miles and his sled developed a bucking like issue where it would shut off and then restart after a few short seconds. It turned out to be cracked fuel lines in the fuel tank and a stuck up fuel filter. He had 22k mi on his while I had 42k on mine. Our paint was on par, perfect and we'd go back and forth on open road to see who's bike would slack and they were caliper to caliper. Handling is in the rider and the tires, BTW, not the brand...that's like saying handling with a Glock is better for this guy while the CZ is better for this other guy. With all that they're equipped with already, the Nomad had enough but much aftermarket for our needs. Sounds like you're trying to justify poor spending on something iconic although not efficient or reliable.

[@3onthebeach]

The 1700 is actually the third generation of the Nomad.

[@rogersmith5371]

I've got the Voyager, a great bike. The heel/toe shifter is a good idea. You refer to the separate adjustment for the heel and toe on Harleys. The heel/toe shifter is no more on Harleys - a lousy attempt to save a few $s on construction costs. In my mind the heel/toe shifter is one of the defining features of a cruiser. A toe shifter is a poor look and a cheap effort by Harley.

[@xsamitt]

i have a cousin by your name....is that you?

[@rogersmith5371]

@@xsamitt I live in Australia, in NSW so if you have a relative in NSW with the same name as me, we might be related.

[@mikedanaher3413]

Good bike but they don’t make it anymore. I’ll keep my Road King.

[@lawrencebass4965]

Okay dud, do u ever say anything bad about any motorcycle :) just saying! Maybe they r all good right?

[@mikedanaher3413]

Lawrence Bass I can appreciate almost all motorcycles. I have a appreciation for lots of different mechanical stuff but particularly motorcycles and automobiles. I have my preferences just like you probably do. I’m not going to sit and bash something just because I don’t prefer it. I guess you could call it a unhealthy addiction. Lol.

[@I_am_archie]

Unless you want a bike that is still being produced.

[@hanselmanryanjames]

"Legs at 45 degrees ". Points to 90 degree leg.

[@b-rye8134]

love your videos but this is not throttle by wire...2 cABLES going out form the throttle. :)

[@michaelhutson9268]

no,"nanny" was the right word

[@quest666PL]

Sean doesnt know degrees :P his legs are in the 90 degrees angle and he says, once again, 45 degrees :P

[@stevenhedstrom5586]

And his pants are too short

[@unclegosporchtime5401]

I use to have a 2001 Nomad. I’m looking to spend about 3k, to get another one. I know you get a lot of them , but I don’t want more than 25k miles on it . I don’t care if there are mods, like aftermarket pipes or not. If you get any give me a shout. Just make a Video... thanks.

[@dastardlydave1455]

Nope. Closing in on owning my Road King for two decades. Still like it.

[@RevelationEndTimes-YiG2024YiG]

It's to good a bike for my money.

[@rogerknudsen7855]

Vulcan is best

[@charleswilburn7656]

Just shy of 185,000 miles on RK. I’m good.

[@trxguy84]

Cool story.

[@murasakii1996]

Only had to rebuild the engine twice.

[@charleswilburn7656]

Carpe. No rebuild yet. This winter probably.

[@richardstoffel6585]

Nice! My uncle has the year before 100th anniversary and he bought new. He has around 140,000-150,000 on his. Take care of them, they take care of you. Ride on Man! Stay safe

[@tylermccloud3027]

Wanna know the difference? The sound tell me a better sounding bike other than a Harley

[@SirLoinofBeef235]

Yeah, because sound overrides dependability, features and price, at least for cult members

[@94concours]

Ducati

[@tylermccloud3027]

for a sport bike yeah but for cruisers and bikes like that.

[@murasakii1996]

Guess what? They make pipes for that

[@michaels2136]

Care to try again, in English?

[@MrWhothefoxthat]

you can't put enough petrol in them things, gim me c90 anyday.

[@morecringe89]

I think HD is the king. I have Vulcan Nomad 1600 and is the perfect bike for me. I would not buy HD just because I prefer to pay three time less and get the bike I like that say I have Harley Davidson lol

[@raypugh1551]

I have a 2006 nomad bought it brand new put 2 sensor in since I own it no problems considering he has had his 2018 Hartley in the shop 6 times since he owned it over price harley just for the name what a joke

[@MyDyerMaker]

If I'm getting a Japanese bike I'm getting a crotch rocket. Not getting a Harley wannabe. Harleys look and sound better, though I dont care for the baggers.

[@cezaryter6663]

legs you've got at 90 not 45 deg.. ups. by the way almost all reviews you are compliment bike witch you ride on -- hmmm are they that good like you m8

[@LeeVTV-jp4mi]

I love this bike but hate the ugly egg shaped bags!

[@martincvitkovich724]

Imagine the hell that would be raised if the title said "Don't waste your money on a Kawasaki buy a Harley?

[@dennisrowe3860]

103 in.³ is not 117 cc. 1800 mL would be 110 in.³. I’m just saying. You’re riding up 1500 mL right now on that Nomad.

[@purebloodstevetungate5418]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That Kawi isnt in the same league as a Road King.

[@duke5550]

Besides their bad transmission....how about their lack of resale PLUS the terrible MPG and their crappy plating -not a very good product except its cheap to BUY-because it is cheap to make

[@murasakii1996]

Definitely not a bad transmission.. I've owned a ton of vulcans throughout my riding career, between the meanstreak, the 2000 classic, and currently riding a fully restored 1500 drifter.. they are so much more enjoyable and maneuverable than the road king. If an old kawasaki cruiser doesn't feel rumbly and retro, it's broken. The resale is all over considering people love these bikes.

[@donaldoehl7690]

Google: Kawasaki Vulcan 2nd gear issues. You will never buy one.

[@mbarr1029]

I have that issue in my Vaquero, Getting fixed under warrantee this month. No big deal for me. I Love my Vulcan. I must admit I ride it pretty hard though.

[@jeffkeni]

Must be a 1700cc issue? My 1500 Classic has 55k on it. 2nd gear isn't an issue nor is any gear for that matter. I've ridden two different 1700 Nomads. Both exhibited completely intolerable driveline lash. I was soured out after the first test ride. A year or so later I found myself test riding another. After riding it, I remembered why I previously said I would never own one. And no, there won't be a third test ride haha

[@mbarr1029]

@@jeffkeni I too had a 1500 classic with 50,000. bought the 1700 Vaquero. Was actually going to take it back it was so bad with the drive line lash. But then I had the ECU flashed By Ivans Performance and it is now a very good, Smooth bike. Just like My 1500 Classic was.

[@jeffkeni]

@@mbarr1029 I've read tremendous things about the Ivan flash. Sounds like the issue isn't driveline but the EFI mapping. I'll keep this in mind as the 17s drop in price over time!

[@mattsloop2736]

I'm pretty sure the issue lies with how its ridden. I've seen gsxr 750 with transmission issues but mine was fine.

[@stevenhedstrom5586]

It's hard to take advice from someone with high waters on.

[@dontsub7150]

Throttle by wire is crap.

[@mbarr1029]

Stock the Vulcans throttle is not smooth and a bit hesitant. Ivans Performance ECU Flash fixes it and make the whole ride better. If your buying one look for his sticker on the ECU Or engraving on the ECU.

[@potatosalad9519]

your way to big for that bike

[@dominiccoscarelli305]

Yeah no thanks. Id int need a bunch of bells and whistles on a motorcycle. Cool looking bike though

[@danjones9007]

Waste your money anyway you want to. I like wasting mine on women and Harleys, but I’m not gay.

[@mojo8152]

awesome bike just ugly

[@user-mp2qj6rs9c]

I own a Road King. That Sir, is no Road King. If it feels lighter, it must be a sportster(girls bike)

[@SirLoinofBeef235]

Compensating much?

[@dougfielding8215]

@@bigpapa8152 Now let's compare torque. I don't give a rat's ass about horsepower.

[@murasakii1996]

As I once heard from a true rider - I'd like to see you take a sportster on a road trip. You wouldn't be able to handle it because you sit on your cushy bike that has suspension for your poor back, windshields to keep your pretty hair from getting dirty, and soft comfy seats designed for pampered women. Sportsters are for men, RK's and baggers are for little girls that might as well drive a car.

[@michaels2136]

@@murasakii1996 "floating couches." Grandpa might as well buy a goldwing.

[@murasakii1996]

@@michaels2136 Hey, atleast you can get any year or model goldwing and know you can get 200k+ miles out of it without having to rebuild the engine multiple times.

[@larrymartin1047]

Its not a road king so no its not better !!!!!!!!!

[@murasakii1996]

The only place a road king belongs is in the salvage yard

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

It’s a third of the price and reliable plus you don’t need an attitude to ride it.

[@arithia5874]

You called God's loved ones clowns? Not very Christian of you.