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From: Yokohama
Kudos to Kawasaki for coming up with a V-twin tourer that's not a Harley clone.
Given how good Harleys are, why do some owners feel the need to get so defensive? The competition keeps Harley-Davidson from getting complacent and we benefit with better bikes.
Given how good Harleys are, why do some owners feel the need to get so defensive? The competition keeps Harley-Davidson from getting complacent and we benefit with better bikes.
Road Warrior
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From: Melissa, TX
2009 Ultra - MSRP = $20,999.00 which looks to be the bike the Voyager was designed to compete against.
Can guarantee you the Voyager will be less than that.
SOME Harleys are cheaper, sure, but I'm not talking about those types that buy the 883 for $7k just so they can say "Look at me! I own a Harley! WOOT!".
Compare apples to apples and the Voyager is less $$.
Can guarantee you the Voyager will be less than that.
SOME Harleys are cheaper, sure, but I'm not talking about those types that buy the 883 for $7k just so they can say "Look at me! I own a Harley! WOOT!".
Compare apples to apples and the Voyager is less $$.
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From: sand mountain Alabama
2009 Ultra - MSRP = $20,999.00
It really is ok to disagree and not like somthing that someone else does like but to offend just because you don't is something else.
If you would take the time to look at the parts list on your Harley Davidson you will see how much is not American. Even the Honda VTX has more American parts than a Harley, although they are moving them back to japan.
If you have not riden a Victory Vison I would not give it too much a hard time. I also agree it takes some getting use to the looks. Low center of gravity, more power than a 96ci, less vibrations, and of course the eye catching looks.
What ever works for ya
Jim
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The Voyager from Kawasaki will not be in dealer showrooms until early summer 2009 and will likely debut as a 2010 model. Estimated prices are $17-18K and with ABS, maybe a tad over $18,000 I think it is aimed squarely at the HD Ultra but at that price, only the kawasaki Vulcan loyal will likely buy it. For a few thou more, you can get the real thing (Harley Davidson.)
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Just FYI for all of those that never been outside of their neighborhood....
ALL WOMEN have the same anatomy. Asian women are the same as all other women. To say different really makes you looks dumb, so do yourself a favor and stop now.
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ALL WOMEN have the same anatomy. Asian women are the same as all other women. To say different really makes you looks dumb, so do yourself a favor and stop now.
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From: El Paso, Texas
+1 I have NO interest in Bikes that are not Harleys. Never DID, Never WILL.
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