2000 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 Nomad Fi

Pros: Good looks, smooth on highway, easy maintenance, very comfortable. (Update 4-18-05) - reliable
Cons: Engine could use a few more horses. Vibrates a little at lower speeds around town.

I've owned this 2001, Kawasaki Vulcan Nomad FI now for about 1 week. That's not a long time, but long enough to get a general idea about the good and the bad. What I've learned is that the bike has more good points than bad. The worst thing about the ...

Pros: Easy start-ups, comfortable ride, good handling
Cons: Fuel injection requires super unleaded gas

My wife and I both ride 2000 Vulcan Nomad FIs. My wife traded her Yamaha V-Star 1100 and I traded a 1999 Nomad. We have logged over 2000 miles on the bikes and have not had any problems. The new FI has a better road feel in the curves than my 99 did. The...

Pros: Easy Start-Up(fuel injection), Low center of gravity, Great handling.
Cons: Haven't found any yet.

2001 KAWASAKI VULCAN NOMAD 1500 FI

I've been riding on the street for 14 years now. I've owned many bikes, including a few GoldWings and a Harley Road King. The Nomad FI is (by far) the nicest bike I have ever ridden.
Let me first...

Pros: fuel injected motor for long life
Cons: no tach, pipes could be a little higher

I am a 6'4" 220# 29 year old biker from Ohio. I was in the market for a new bike this spring. After months of looking and sitting on several bikes I chose a VN1500 Nomad. There are alot of bikes out there that don't fit a man my size. My girlfriend...

Pros: Smooth ride,Plenty of power
Cons: Air hits top of helmet behind windshield a little. Not a big deal.

The bike is very smooth and responsive. It does have a little sag when you roll back on the throttle, but thats one of the reasons i bought the bike. I didnt want a "crotch rocket" response anyway.This is a great cruiser. A little heavy when trying to...

Pros: Ease of control in handling, style
Cons: Passenger seat cushion needs re-styled

I have looked for the last couple of years for a touring bike and was leaning towards a Goldwing. I like what they offer and was impressed with their performance when riding with several friends who own them. However, the price was a little more than I...

Pros: Great value, runs for all day fun!
Cons: Just a few more ponies, PLEASE?

I've now logged 10k on this bike, including a 5500 mile trip last fall. The temperatures varied from 120 plus to upper 30's, and the performance was flawless. I added "Vance-Hines" pipes ,just prior to leaving Portland. They were easy to...

Pros: Loves the road and can carry almost everything. Beautiful.
Cons: Handling in slow manuvers can be a challenge.

I've had this bike a little over a year now, and have never enjoyed riding as much as I do now. I ride to work (65 mi. each way) more than I drive my cage,(It handles good in the rain with good protection from the windshield )and I'm the guy who shows ...

Pros: Comfortable, good handling, good mileage, greats style, good power for highway cruising, fair price.
Cons: many leaks,squeaks & other problems. Kawasaki customer service bad. Authorized mechanics have trouble fixing it.

((UPDATED 12-22-04)) Kawasaki motors has demonstrated a lack of concern for it's customers, in my opinion as well as others I have spoken or written to, and reviews I have read. My experience with Honda is far better. That being said, my last review ...

Pros: quick start, comfort, real head turner
Cons: gas mileage

The Nomad 1500 FI is my 4th bike in 4 years and after owning this bike, I am not planning to ever own anything else. I have been riding the Nomad for a year and put on 7500 miles.

I am 5' 2" with a 27 inch inseam. I was able to ride this...

Pros: Its all there! Good performance, value!
Cons: A few little things, it would be perfect!

This is a very short story, but perhaps you'll find it interesting. I traded my Valkyrie for this bike on "impulse", and have now logged over 3500 miles on it. ( I couldn't afford a Harley!) The value, and included accessories, lower seat...

Pros: Price, quality, appearance, ride, and insurance cost.
Cons: suspension, final drive problems.

I've had the bike for a little over a year now and put over 8,000 miles on it. For the most part ...

Pros: Great looks, handling, dependability
Cons: small gas tank, low low beam headlight

I have been riding off and on for 23 years and Feb 23rd, 2000 picked up my new (6 miles) on the clock, Nomad. I now have 14,503 miles as of July, 2000, so as you can tell, I ride my scoot. Low beam headlight is not bright as it should be. The fuel...

Pros: More time in the saddle
Cons: All my Buddies Don't Talk to Me Anymore LOL

After owning a 1979 Harley-Davidson FLH for nearly 14years,I can truly say, "WHY DID I WAIT SO LONG TO REALLY START TO RIDE? During the years of owning the H-D, I spent most of my good riding time in the shop having the bike fixed.No matter what I...

Pros: nice looks, it's a v-twin bagger
Cons: weak engine, small gas tank, fit and finish

I've owned three v-twin cruisers over the past twenty years and this one was a real disappointment. Mind you, I'm comparing it directly to a 1986 Shadow 1100 which comes from a time when bikes were built better. Things modern cruisers lack are centre ...