A knock-off, no matter how good or bad, is still just a knock-off. By the way I've got this brand new "Rollex" watch for sale. You'll never see one in a store this cheap.

 

I do think it looks better than the Victory Vision. It is a rip off of the Ultra but they know that is what sells in the US. Look at other top Jap cruiser bikes in the US, all very similar to an HD model that was around before it. I've owned Kawi's before and they are generally mechanically sound, personally after seeing one of these at the IMC I think the rest of the bike is less than good.

I won't be buying one but you know there is a market for it.

 

At Least the Victory Vision is All Victory. It doesn't look like a "wannabee". The Jap engines are the best IMHO but everything around it is mass produced plastic.

 

Nice try, but once again ya get,--- NO CIGAR!

 

I bet the plastic manufactures are happy to see it.

 

It's a HARDLEY a DAVIDSON

 

 

You called it exactly. I saw one yesterday with a friend at the local Kawasaki dealer. The bag lids felt like toys, and the cargo space was probably half that of an EG. The radio does not have a CD, and the dash board is just plain weird. Personally, I like their Road King equivalent, the 1700 Classic, a lot better.

Still, the Voyager is a lot of bike for the price. I'm thinking Harley is safe, but it will draw off some of the Gold Wing trade.

 

A friend of mine has a Kawa Nomad 1700. I've ridden it and it has plenty of power but it's still rice. It sure ain't my Road King!

 

Been out for awhile - seen a couple driving around town. Died in the wool Kawi owners have been crying for a long time for a proper touring bike so I'm sure they will be happy. If you want one, fill your boots - I'm sure you will be happy.

As far as a mass exodus from Harley's, don't hold your breath. I'm sure the odd one will move over to the Kawi, just like the odd one moves over to a Gold Wing or (God forbid) a Victory Vision and, the odd one moves back to HD. It'll all work out in the wash and most who have or want a Harley won't change.