I just bought a 2020 voyager 1700 2 months ago and everything you said is correct. Some things I learned about the bike are...1 KEEP THE CHROME PROTECTED!(I live in Florida) 2. in stop and go traffic you will get a little hot from the engine. 3 remember your not on a sport bike so you can't squeeze through those small gaps so easily.( my other bike is a ninja) 4 I bought a driver backrest and I'm much happier.(it easily removes if I need it too). 5 if you're new to a bigger bike find an empty parking lot and practice on it(breaking, turning, stopping etc) until you get the feel of the bike. 6 remember this bike can weigh 300 too 500 lbs more than a sport bike so if it starts to tip it will go down faster. But at the end of the day it is an awesome bike and I have so much fun with it.
Being "in" the motorcycle business now for 20 years with every brand made, I have a Voyager in my garage. Pound for pound and dollar to dollar you simply cannot beat it. It takes engine work easily as well and there are a few of us out here running well over factory hp numbers. I love my Voyager. It will be my last bike when I start selling my collection.
Any concerns about the front pulley failure issue which results in a stripped spline and a having to split the engine to repair? My voyager is being shipped as we speak and I'm very concerned with this issue happening.
@@SweetLou0523 in 20 yrs with Kawasaki I've only seen that 1 time and it was because the guy was pulling a 400lb trailer. Just do the maintenance by the book and go enjoy it.
Just bought one of these brands new (2023) as an upgrade from the Nomad. To me it feels lighter than the Nomad even though its not. Like the guy in the video, I am also 5'8" and have no issues. I probably will add a drivers backrest.
I got a 2011 voyager 2 years ago..... brilliant bike, wouldnt trade it in for anything. I, by the way, am 5'11" and weight 195lbs.... not the biggest fella but the bike is still easily managable.... i ride it not carry it 😉👍🤟
I have a 2023 and just did 10400 kms. Had a Harley owner and 2 Indian riders comment about the look of my bike. I am a big guy over 70 and I find the bike a little top heavy, but I still love the ride.
I just picked up a Voyager a month and a half ago from a police officer really nice guy very pleasant experience dealing with him and his wife what can I say about the bike I got it for a very good price with $27,000 MI yeah it had a few issues with it that I have been correcting while the bike sits in preparation for next year I have done all of the maintenance from new hand grips to new tires brakes all the fluids can't wait to take it out come spring of next year but I rode the bike home after I bought it wonderful machine wouldn't trade it for the world to anyone who is considering getting either a vaccaro or a Voyager go for it well worth the investment should give years of reliable performance like I said can't wait to jump on mine come spring
I've been contemplating a big bagger, so I can take my lady on a nice cruise to the coast. My Bolt is comfy, but it is NOT the two-up long ride cruiser.
My old 2007 vulcan 1500 classic, saved my life after being sideswiped by a car traveling 85mph, bent the handle bar, and motor guard straight back as well as ripping everything off the left side of the bike. Took my left leg with it, but will forever ride a vulcan because I don't know if anything else beside maybe a goldwing that could of handled that impact.
Kawasaki is missing a huge opportunity with the lack of upgrades or changes they make with these Vulcan bikes. I LOVE my Vulcan 1500 but really want them to update these 1700 Voyagers/Vaquero.
I find shaft drive unnerving when you twist the throttle really hard the center of the bike pops up in like the belt where the bike feels like it sits the shaft pops up very odd feeling.
James L in my experience as a HD sales professional for 6 years every one I took in on trade had the same characteristic now granted I only took about 12 of them in on trade over the years just my impression.
@@chrismartin6544 what's the best way to get a deal at a HD dealership? I haven't been to one in 3 years after they offered me 23% interest when I could have bought the bike cash.
@@chrismartin6544 lol don't get me wrong, it's easier on my family's short term budget to finance some of it. Im not a big money guy. I was shopping between the sporty and the Yamaha Bolt. Went with the bolt. But I'd like to shop HD again. Just wish I had a better dealership closer to me.
Nice bike. I have a 2005 Vulcan Classic and it only had 8 grand on it when I got it 2 years ago I am close to 14000 on it now. I put on a Memphis Shades fats windshield and some nice locking saddle bags from Viking and now I take it all over camping and touring. I have 2k in this thing and it starts even cold with no choke.. You don't have to spend a ton on a bike. I love Harley Davidson, and the Heritage Softail (which I have ridden and my bike is a clone of) is a spectacular machine but at $20K without tax and title I just can't justify the cost.
Your Vulcan is quite a bit larger than a heritage softial. Vulcans are bigger than road kings too. They are huge. And heritage is a softial...Vulcan has exposed shocks like a road king. So it's more of a road king clone. I have a Vulcan 1600 myself. I got used to it's huge size and when I tried a new softial it felt tiny lol
6 speed transmission. I had a 1600 Nomad and when I sold it I tried a 2010 Voyager new, didn't like it. More cramped than the 1600 and not much more beans than the 1600. Tried the Vision and Ultra and then the Victory dealer had a BMW and they said take it out. I was sold. Long story short I got a leftover 2009 R1200RT. Almost 10 years later, I think about getting another bike, but I don't see anything that says buy me. Where in AZ are you? I am in east valley in Fountain Hills.
If you want the name brand then HD is it, but if you love riding without breaking the bank there’s a butt load of good bikes out there and yeah Kawasaki is one of them
I love you keep talking about your Body Size vs The Bike Size. So many people overlook this, or buy a big bike to cure the little man syndrome, that is dangerous. I watched a guy, must have been 5'5 maybe 5'4 driving a Massive Goldwing. He dropped it at a red light, couldn't support the weight. Once we helped him up we prett much had to balance the bike for him, then he rode away like Bambi on ice lol.
Is that the same one you bought before that had problems we never got to hear what I had '15, traded for '19 Suzuki C90T, decided I don't like fairing, too much crap on the grips, radio was crap I'm 5'10.5" and the Voyager was cramped.....wife loved it. I got the short windshield to get some air I've been on Harley baggers, this bike can't compete.....except price It does handle well in curves
Brand new you can find one for 17 or 18 grand which is way cheaper than 29 grand for a goldwing dct or Indian road master. I love the goldwing dct but I don’t want to pay 29 grand for one. This may be a more economical option
I think where the Kawasaki scores is in value for money. It is way less $ than a Harley or a Gold Wing. The tech isn't the latest but put a few $ into aftermarket parts and it will do everything the others will do at a fraction of the all-in price.
I have the exact bike. It’s been very reliable. I have a fondness for Kawasaki’s. It will cook you on a hot day. I always get lots of looks with it. I also own a Vulcan 900. Fun bike. I also own a 2002 Goldwing. I call it my sportbike. At 67 my sport bikes are long gone.
A Kawasaki is NOT a "Harley knock off!" More like a "Harley" is a Kawasaki knock off" or "Kawasaki Wannabe!" Because a Kawasaki is massive step UP from Harley because a Kawasaki is 100 times more DEPENDABLE because it is BUILT TO LAST and therefore, much CHEAPER TO OWN, MAINTAIN, and Operate than ANY Harley Davidson ever dreamed of being!
Nice looking bike. I'm sure it's Kaw reliable. I personally don't think mid 30's is very good mileage (compared to other bikes in this category/engine size). Maybe a report later on that? Thanks.
Love the color. As anew rider a bit big for me though lol my lady likes these style motorcycles but when I have more experience I plan to take the MFS course to learn how to ride with two people. As always Jon cool content . 👍
Anyone here knows how far can you go on the highway on one tank doing 85mph with spikes to more at times, can't find an answer and this. The small tank size it's the only thing that's stopping me from buying one...
The tank holds 5.1 gallons. The fuel gauge lets you know when LOW FUEL is around 50 miles from empty. I’ve never put more than 4.3 gallons in mine even when that message pops up and still ride another 20 miles before filling up. You can expect to ride 160 - 180 on a tank with normal riding. At 85 mph, I don’t know but the warning saves you!
I had a 2016 Vaquero that I loved, put 12k on it in 2 years, traded it in ony a 2019 Street Glide Special. The Vaquero is a lot like the Voyager, minus the tour pack and with side-opening bags, as well as a few other changes. They're great bikes.
@@NoShadowOfDoubt1 I love my Harley. The suspension isn't plush like the Vaquero, but fuel economy and power are both better, and the fit, finish, and tech are worlds better.
@@johns3716 I'd say Kawi will address some of those differences whenever they get around to the next version. They haven't changed a thing except for the addition of ABS since the introduction.
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The Japanese will readily admit they are not so much original thinkers, as they are idea developers, and I think they are supreme in this. PS. Great bike, super rideout.
Don’t regret. I have both Voyager and electra glide ultra classic and there’s no comparison. The Harley way way more comfortable and responsive . Stick with Harley
Shift!! At 80 mph you should be cruising in OD (6th gear). That’s about 3000 rpm. 5th gear at times when needed. Cruising that bike at 42-4300 is crazy. Love my 2017. Great bike with 45,000 miles and no issues.
Is a harley pan American a knockoff of a moto guzzi v85 tt ? Is bmw 1800 new cruiser a knockoff of harley fatboy? Is Indian challenger a knockoff of a harley road glide? Is a suzuki boulevard c50 a knockoff of a harley softail? Look at them all, test ride, and get what's affordable, most of all get what YOU want and like.
I like these bikes a lot. I think I prefer the Nomad, though, which I think they stopped making unfortunately. I have a soft spot for Kawasaki's in general, though as far as touring bikes go I don't think the Goldwing has ever truly had competition. One bike I think that came surprisingly close though that just... sadly went quietly into the night was the Yamaha Royal Star. What an awesome bike. I get that people really dig the v twin thing, but it's hard to beat the smoothness of that Yamaha v4.
I like to buy and sell motorcycles I've had a few Harleys Suzuki Yamaha on quite a few different kinds when I got my hands on one of these Kawasaki's that one has never left my hands in 7 years and I've had a few Harleys in between sold them and kept the Kawasaki whenever I go on a bike ride with a group of bikers mine is the one that gets all the attention because it's not a cookie meal black Harley-Davidson don't get me wrong Harley-Davidson's a goodbye but just Kawasaki is a great bike at half the price
This bike looks nice and it's cheap compared to a modern touring machine...but its so old and dated ..2023 model...with no updates in how many years...no navi, no BT, no phone integration,no Android Auto...heavy and under powered and this old design didn't even compete with the Honda GL1500 from well over 20 years ago let alone the latest Gold Wing. I guess Kawasaki still sells enough to justify production, but I've never see one out on the road.
I don't know why everyone calls cruisers "Harley knock offs". Everything HD builds today they stole from the original Indian. First Vtwin cruiser, Indian. First heavy cruiser, Indian. First "bagger" style touring bike, Indian. So you can basically call every Harley an Indian knock off.
@@MyDyerMaker hard to call them copies when they're superior in every way. And I've just said, Harley is a copy of the original Indian. Maybe if Harley ever built a bike that spends more time on the road than it does in the shop... but after over 100 years they still can't get that right.
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I love my Voyager... wouldn’t trade it for any Harley!
smart man! its been three years. still have it?
Harley’s are overrated survived by a cult following.
I have an 18 Voyager and love it. Hard to beat this bike especially for the price.
2015 voyager I love it !!!! My 2nd one.Had a 2009 1700.
I have the exact same bike! And love it!!
And i once had a street glide. The Voyager is much better. But, some people just have to have the Harley.
I have a 2012 and i love it! I often times look at others, but then I see mine, I ride it, and it's the best place in the world to me!
I just bought a 2020 voyager 1700 2 months ago and everything you said is correct. Some things I learned about the bike are...1 KEEP THE CHROME PROTECTED!(I live in Florida) 2. in stop and go traffic you will get a little hot from the engine. 3 remember your not on a sport bike so you can't squeeze through those small gaps so easily.( my other bike is a ninja) 4 I bought a driver backrest and I'm much happier.(it easily removes if I need it too). 5 if you're new to a bigger bike find an empty parking lot and practice on it(breaking, turning, stopping etc) until you get the feel of the bike. 6 remember this bike can weigh 300 too 500 lbs more than a sport bike so if it starts to tip it will go down faster. But at the end of the day it is an awesome bike and I have so much fun with it.
and send the ecu to ivans performance...
Being "in" the motorcycle business now for 20 years with every brand made, I have a Voyager in my garage. Pound for pound and dollar to dollar you simply cannot beat it. It takes engine work easily as well and there are a few of us out here running well over factory hp numbers. I love my Voyager. It will be my last bike when I start selling my collection.
Any concerns about the front pulley failure issue which results in a stripped spline and a having to split the engine to repair? My voyager is being shipped as we speak and I'm very concerned with this issue happening.
@@SweetLou0523 in 20 yrs with Kawasaki I've only seen that 1 time and it was because the guy was pulling a 400lb trailer. Just do the maintenance by the book and go enjoy it.
@@YARCHLRLhappen to have a street/road glide to compare it to?
@@SweetLou0523nope.
@@JayyBird93 08 Road King ex/pb
Nice looking bike, it’s a Kawasaki so it will run forever.
I have an 03 Vulcan classic that runs like new
Meh…look up vulcan plastic oil gear and 2nd gear failing.
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@@SmoothJohnson never had a problem with mine or the ones I've serviced. Harley keeps us in business.
Just bought one of these brands new (2023) as an upgrade from the Nomad. To me it feels lighter than the Nomad even though its not. Like the guy in the video, I am also 5'8" and have no issues. I probably will add a drivers backrest.
Ivan flash, intake & exhaust = perfect
feeling lighter is all about balance. they all claim to be a well balanced machine, but few actually are
I got a 2011 voyager 2 years ago..... brilliant bike, wouldnt trade it in for anything. I, by the way, am 5'11" and weight 195lbs.... not the biggest fella but the bike is still easily managable.... i ride it not carry it 😉👍🤟
I have an 09 1700 Nomad, I'm 5'10" 175 lbs., and at 62 my bike fits me like a glove.
I have a 2023 and just did 10400 kms. Had a Harley owner and 2 Indian riders comment about the look of my bike. I am a big guy over 70 and I find the bike a little top heavy, but I still love the ride.
Jon, you are so blessed my friend! Some day I hope to get something like that, it’s a beautiful bike man.
Great to see a video without a dozen 12 o'clock shots
Hahaha!
I just picked up a Voyager a month and a half ago from a police officer really nice guy very pleasant experience dealing with him and his wife what can I say about the bike I got it for a very good price with $27,000 MI yeah it had a few issues with it that I have been correcting while the bike sits in preparation for next year I have done all of the maintenance from new hand grips to new tires brakes all the fluids can't wait to take it out come spring of next year but I rode the bike home after I bought it wonderful machine wouldn't trade it for the world to anyone who is considering getting either a vaccaro or a Voyager go for it well worth the investment should give years of reliable performance like I said can't wait to jump on mine come spring
I've been contemplating a big bagger, so I can take my lady on a nice cruise to the coast. My Bolt is comfy, but it is NOT the two-up long ride cruiser.
I just "Ivanized" mine, what a deference!
My old 2007 vulcan 1500 classic, saved my life after being sideswiped by a car traveling 85mph, bent the handle bar, and motor guard straight back as well as ripping everything off the left side of the bike. Took my left leg with it, but will forever ride a vulcan because I don't know if anything else beside maybe a goldwing that could of handled that impact.
Kawasaki is missing a huge opportunity with the lack of upgrades or changes they make with these Vulcan bikes. I LOVE my Vulcan 1500 but really want them to update these 1700 Voyagers/Vaquero.
2017 Voyager and I love it. The Classic was just so cramped when I got on one.
I find shaft drive unnerving when you twist the throttle really hard the center of the bike pops up in like the belt where the bike feels like it sits the shaft pops up very odd feeling.
Not all shaft drive bikes do that.
James L in my experience as a HD sales professional for 6 years every one I took in on trade had the same characteristic now granted I only took about 12 of them in on trade over the years just my impression.
@@chrismartin6544 what's the best way to get a deal at a HD dealership? I haven't been to one in 3 years after they offered me 23% interest when I could have bought the bike cash.
@@HooDRidEWhiteY that’s an easy one just pay the cash big money grip
@@chrismartin6544 lol don't get me wrong, it's easier on my family's short term budget to finance some of it. Im not a big money guy. I was shopping between the sporty and the Yamaha Bolt. Went with the bolt. But I'd like to shop HD again. Just wish I had a better dealership closer to me.
Nice bike. I have a 2005 Vulcan Classic and it only had 8 grand on it when I got it 2 years ago I am close to 14000 on it now. I put on a Memphis Shades fats windshield and some nice locking saddle bags from Viking and now I take it all over camping and touring. I have 2k in this thing and it starts even cold with no choke.. You don't have to spend a ton on a bike. I love Harley Davidson, and the Heritage Softail (which I have ridden and my bike is a clone of) is a spectacular machine but at $20K without tax and title I just can't justify the cost.
Yeah, it's amazing how much bang for your buck you can get with some of the metric options, especially on the used market.
Your Vulcan is quite a bit larger than a heritage softial. Vulcans are bigger than road kings too. They are huge. And heritage is a softial...Vulcan has exposed shocks like a road king. So it's more of a road king clone. I have a Vulcan 1600 myself. I got used to it's huge size and when I tried a new softial it felt tiny lol
6 speed transmission. I had a 1600 Nomad and when I sold it I tried a 2010 Voyager new, didn't like it. More cramped than the 1600 and not much more beans than the 1600. Tried the Vision and Ultra and then the Victory dealer had a BMW and they said take it out. I was sold. Long story short I got a leftover 2009 R1200RT. Almost 10 years later, I think about getting another bike, but I don't see anything that says buy me. Where in AZ are you? I am in east valley in Fountain Hills.
If you want the name brand then HD is it, but if you love riding without breaking the bank there’s a butt load of good bikes out there and yeah Kawasaki is one of them
Ive had my 2018 Vaquero going on 2 months now and i dont regret getting it over a Harley. Half the price with better value and better reliability
Just bought a 2010 Vulcan 1700 Classic LT . Very comfy. Tall gearing. Crys for the wide open Highway.
I test rode one at my local dealer a few weeks ago. It was an ok bike just not for me. Didn’t have the power of my Triumph Thunderbird LT!
the irony is the last generation designed in 1986 had more power and smoother
I have a Thunderbird too, and it's weird to look at the specs of the fully faired bikes out there to realize they mostly have smaller engines.
Just stumbled across your channel. I enjoy what you are doing. Keep up the good work man.
This is my dream bike I currently rock a 950 vstar tourer
Some knock off
Better and cheaper
I love you keep talking about your Body Size vs The Bike Size. So many people overlook this, or buy a big bike to cure the little man syndrome, that is dangerous. I watched a guy, must have been 5'5 maybe 5'4 driving a Massive Goldwing. He dropped it at a red light, couldn't support the weight. Once we helped him up we prett much had to balance the bike for him, then he rode away like Bambi on ice lol.
Hahaha! "Bambi on ice!" That cracks me up! It definitely helps to have a bike that fits. Makes a big difference.
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Great motorcycle 👍🏼
Is this the same Voyager that cost you $900 to replace the fuel pump?
Lol. Yes! This was my ride home. The bike was running cherry!
Is that the same one you bought before that had problems we never got to hear what
I had '15, traded for '19 Suzuki C90T, decided I don't like fairing, too much crap on the grips, radio was crap
I'm 5'10.5" and the Voyager was cramped.....wife loved it. I got the short windshield to get some air
I've been on Harley baggers, this bike can't compete.....except price
It does handle well in curves
does it have reverse
Brand new you can find one for 17 or 18 grand which is way cheaper than 29 grand for a goldwing dct or Indian road master. I love the goldwing dct but I don’t want to pay 29 grand for one. This may be a more economical option
What happened to the lowers/leg protectors?
I’m 5’7 , 155lbs I’ve been riding a Harley sportster 1200 for 5 years. Looking to get this, do you think the bike would be a good fit ? Or to big ?
Help it and plan on getting 1 this year 2024
I don't know if you figured this out yet but put you a good quality 20-50 synthetic oil in it and not Cockiness will go away in the transmission
Definitely a fan, looking to get one.
I think where the Kawasaki scores is in value for money. It is way less $ than a Harley or a Gold Wing. The tech isn't the latest but put a few $ into aftermarket parts and it will do everything the others will do at a fraction of the all-in price.
Looks like you're on the 303?
One thing I noticed about this particular Voyager is that it's missing the lowers. I'm pretty sure that's not an add-on option. Just an observation.
Great observation! The guy had removed them but I did get the lowers with the sale.
@@JonsMotoGarage Ok, cool. I'm glad you didn't get short-changed.
@@hunkyhungarian378 Haha! I lost a few hundred on this deal when it was all said and done. But live and learn, right? Lol
I have the exact bike. It’s been very reliable. I have a fondness for Kawasaki’s. It will cook you on a hot day. I always get lots of looks with it. I also own a Vulcan 900. Fun bike. I also own a 2002 Goldwing. I call it my sportbike. At 67 my sport bikes are long gone.
Great review, bro. Quick question: what exhaust is that? Sounds like Vance & Hines to me.
A Kawasaki is NOT a "Harley knock off!"
More like a "Harley" is a Kawasaki knock off" or "Kawasaki Wannabe!"
Because a Kawasaki is massive step UP from Harley because a Kawasaki is 100 times more DEPENDABLE because it is BUILT TO LAST and therefore, much CHEAPER TO OWN, MAINTAIN, and Operate than ANY Harley Davidson ever dreamed of being!
I'm 5'5" tall and 150 lbs. I currently own a 2012 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Classic Lt. Would a Voyager be too much bike for me?
It's wide. I'm 5'10" with a 30" inseam and I can't flat foot the bike.
Nice looking bike. I'm sure it's Kaw reliable. I personally don't think mid 30's is very good mileage (compared to other bikes in this category/engine size). Maybe a report later on that? Thanks.
I've been getting lower to mid 40's on mine. I not a lot of city riding though where I live its mostly open roads (50/55mph)
Love the color. As anew rider a bit big for me though lol my lady likes these style motorcycles but when I have more experience I plan to take the MFS course to learn how to ride with two people. As always Jon cool content . 👍
Definitely a good option for riding two up!
I just test rode the voyager and thought it had pronounced counter steer, what do you think? Thanks
I own a 2020 voyager 1700 and it's steering is excellent. Maybe because the bike was new to you the handling seems more pronounced.
I have a new 2018 Voyager 1700 and I understand exactly what do you say . My Harley electra glide way way smoother
Was waiting to hear about the “Knock off” part and there wasn’t a single utterance of the word !
This video was my first ride back on the motorcycle. I didn't have any issues with the bike until after selling it. Go figure. Lol.
@@JonsMotoGaragehow’d you have issues after selling it?
Nice review
I bought my’09 in 2010 and my 1700 is equipped with ABS brakes. Not a HD knock off.
Anyone here knows how far can you go on the highway on one tank doing 85mph with spikes to more at times, can't find an answer and this. The small tank size it's the only thing that's stopping me from buying one...
The tank holds 5.1 gallons. The fuel gauge lets you know when LOW FUEL is around 50 miles from empty. I’ve never put more than 4.3 gallons in mine even when that message pops up and still ride another 20 miles before filling up. You can expect to ride 160 - 180 on a tank with normal riding. At 85 mph, I don’t know but the warning saves you!
I had a 2016 Vaquero that I loved, put 12k on it in 2 years, traded it in ony a 2019 Street Glide Special. The Vaquero is a lot like the Voyager, minus the tour pack and with side-opening bags, as well as a few other changes. They're great bikes.
The vaquero and voyager (2019 specs) are the exact same, the voyager weights 50.7lbs more which i assume is the passenger backrest and luggage
How was the HD compared to the kawi?
@@NoShadowOfDoubt1 I love my Harley. The suspension isn't plush like the Vaquero, but fuel economy and power are both better, and the fit, finish, and tech are worlds better.
Nothing like Harley and i have Voyager as well
@@johns3716 I'd say Kawi will address some of those differences whenever they get around to the next version. They haven't changed a thing except for the addition of ABS since the introduction.
I so wana buy one but I don't wana trade my Scout. Wish I had that kinda money. 😂😂😂
Man I love that bike
So cool how you try every different kind of bike. 👍
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Nice find Jon.
The discoloration on the pipes often means someone was running ethanol in it. May be why your fuel pump went out as well. They aren't meant to run it.
Well its just image on my eyes. Scooter can ride for 100 km is enough to modern day. And so simple so effective. What ever its 2 wheell help my day.
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. The Japanese will readily admit they are not so much original thinkers, as they are idea developers, and I think they are supreme in this. PS. Great bike, super rideout.
Awesome 👍
its very nice this kawasaki voyager 1700.
Poppin Jon get it up on 1 wheel. It's a hold my beer bike. Dyna Diva for the Win. That Circus music drives me crazy!!
I just bought the Road Glide. I coughed it up lol
Don’t regret. I have both Voyager and electra glide ultra classic and there’s no comparison. The Harley way way more comfortable and responsive . Stick with Harley
Harley knock off? Nope much better then a Harley and an over all better bang for your buck
Shift!! At 80 mph you should be cruising in OD (6th gear). That’s about 3000 rpm. 5th gear at times when needed. Cruising that bike at 42-4300 is crazy.
Love my 2017. Great bike with 45,000 miles and no issues.
If they were trying to copy Harley, they'd be breaking down all the time and in the shop.
I’m curious friends, when do you use auto trans vs Manuel shifting? City traffic Manuel or auto. Highway?
Did you record that during the
contingency or before?
This was my ride back the day I picked up the bike. Sometime last year.
Is a harley pan American a knockoff of a moto guzzi v85 tt ? Is bmw 1800 new cruiser a knockoff of harley fatboy? Is Indian challenger a knockoff of a harley road glide? Is a suzuki boulevard c50 a knockoff of a harley softail? Look at them all, test ride, and get what's affordable, most of all get what YOU want and like.
I like these bikes a lot. I think I prefer the Nomad, though, which I think they stopped making unfortunately. I have a soft spot for Kawasaki's in general, though as far as touring bikes go I don't think the Goldwing has ever truly had competition. One bike I think that came surprisingly close though that just... sadly went quietly into the night was the Yamaha Royal Star. What an awesome bike. I get that people really dig the v twin thing, but it's hard to beat the smoothness of that Yamaha v4.
Yeah, my major gripe with the royal star/venture is the dang carbs. Aside from that, such a smoooooth ride!
@@JonsMotoGarageand I think Yamaha quit making the Eluder after 2018
Why are the exhaust pipes burnt up......?????
Most likely the previous owner was running ethanol in it. It discolors the pipes and probably was why his fuel pump went out on him.
I like to buy and sell motorcycles I've had a few Harleys Suzuki Yamaha on quite a few different kinds when I got my hands on one of these Kawasaki's that one has never left my hands in 7 years and I've had a few Harleys in between sold them and kept the Kawasaki whenever I go on a bike ride with a group of bikers mine is the one that gets all the attention because it's not a cookie meal black Harley-Davidson don't get me wrong Harley-Davidson's a goodbye but just Kawasaki is a great bike at half the price
Harley doesn't hold a candle to Kawasaki
This bike looks nice and it's cheap compared to a modern touring machine...but its so old and dated ..2023 model...with no updates in how many years...no navi, no BT, no phone integration,no Android Auto...heavy and under powered and this old design didn't even compete with the Honda GL1500 from well over 20 years ago let alone the latest Gold Wing.
I guess Kawasaki still sells enough to justify production, but I've never see one out on the road.
I love da bike , I wish I had one.
Pretty bike I like it .
There is no such thing as a Harley Knock off. These other brands are showing Harley how to do it right.
Thanks, bike looks great and thanks for explaining its pluses and minuses - not so much a fan
It’s growing on me.,
You can get a new one 2023 for $19K.
Can you wheelie it
Sold my custom Harley bagger for a reliable Asian bike 😂😎
Harley is Voyager knock-off, I'd say. 🤣🤣🤣
This bike is virtually unchanged in 10 years. Who is knocking whom off?
Far superior to Harley!
i just cant stomach baggers...not saying there bad, its just not my cup of tea to ride an half a ton rig like that
Hahaha! I hear ya! They definitely have their place, but I would opt for a sport touring machine myself if doing long rides.
@@JonsMotoGarage try the ninja 1000 and youll forget everything about your gold wings =P
If you like the look and feel of the bike and are thinking of getting one, avoid riding a VTX 1800 before you purchase it. It may change your mind. :)
Thats what i have now. 03 VTX1800c
Why do you say this? Will i not like going to this Voyager?
Harley knockoff huh? Yeah, knock off $12k!
And for half the price
Dude please grow 7 inches so you can do reviews according to my height.
Pop her up son \m/
Lol
thats the comment that we needed!
Yeeeeeeww
Hahaha!
I don't know why everyone calls cruisers "Harley knock offs". Everything HD builds today they stole from the original Indian. First Vtwin cruiser, Indian. First heavy cruiser, Indian. First "bagger" style touring bike, Indian. So you can basically call every Harley an Indian knock off.
I know why people call them knockoffs. Theyre copying Harley.
Really???🙄
@@MyDyerMaker hard to call them copies when they're superior in every way. And I've just said, Harley is a copy of the original Indian. Maybe if Harley ever built a bike that spends more time on the road than it does in the shop... but after over 100 years they still can't get that right.
@@breakoutpete210 yeah really. Isn't history fun?
why buy an expensive Harley GAY-vidson - they went woke and back alphabet group - NOT ME-
Isn't technically any cruiser a Harley Knock off.... :3
Mr. Borjas : Yes.. but mostly with better performance, technology, refinement, reliability and certainly with a more reasonable price !
@@sathishrao7926 Mr. Borjas, nope. Harley is an original Indian knock off.
After buying a 2020 Voyager, I find HD better in every way. HD is More refined
Buying a harley would be a down grade!
This bike is better than a Harley...Harley Davidson has become very overrated
Harley is a rip off..