New Victory

goneridin · 07-14-2009, 09:09 AM

Any news of a new Victory being introduced? Perhaps at Sturgis, isn't this about the time they introduce their anchor of the year.

jmlmjmjm · 07-14-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by goneridin

Any news of a new Victory being introduced? Perhaps at Sturgis, isn't this about the time they introduce their anchor of the year.

What are you afraid of?

rocker59 · 07-14-2009, 10:42 AM

Maybe they'll have some really high-tech gimmick like mid-controls this year!!!

schwartzkm · 07-14-2009, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rocker59

Maybe they'll have some really high-tech gimmick like mid-controls this year!!!

too funny!

I wish they would introduce a bike with mid-controls but I doubt they would considering their target market.

btw, "I ride a Victory and am not ashamed"

danger_dave · 07-14-2009, 05:22 PM

I've just done a fortnight on a 09 Vegas 8 Ball. I'd buy one. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

ALvis? · 07-14-2009, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rocker59

Maybe they'll have some really high-tech gimmick like mid-controls this year!!!

I was thinking maybe a rigid frame and a wooden seat.

OConnor · 07-14-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ALvis

I was thinking maybe a rigid frame and a wooden seat.

You are really having a hard time letting that go aren't you?

ALvis? · 07-14-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by OConnor

You are really having a hard time letting that go aren't you?

I marvel at the ingenuity and technology that went into it.
It makes a MotoGP bike look like some cheap Chinese import.
I am humbled by its awesomeness.

shovelstrokeed · 07-14-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ALvis

I was thinking maybe a rigid frame and a wooden seat.

doG damn! That thing is gorgeous!!!! Somehow reminds me of Chip Foose.
Perfectly flowing lines, some technology for a change rather than the usual powder coated, high necked, long legged POS. Wouldn't surprise me if it actually handled as well. Would I ride it cross country? Probably not but I would certainly ride the thing a couple of tank's worth on smooth roads and a pretty Sunday. That seat is certainly lacking in upholstery but looks to be anatomically well shaped. Might surprise you in re comfort.

If I could afford it, I would own it.

Constipated Face · 07-15-2009, 12:52 AM

Ok, off topic here.

The title "New Victory" sounds like the title of a robo anime with giant shiny robots fighting huge monsters with lumpy skin.

Oilhed · 07-15-2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by schwartzkm

too funny!

I wish they would introduce a bike with mid-controls but I doubt they would considering their target market.

btw, "I ride a Victory and am not ashamed"

The chopper market is getting soft. They better start moving outside it. A revamp of the ass end of the Vision would be a good place to start. A naked Vision with mid-controls, like the Harley Davidson Fat Bob, might be a good start. Maybe they should consider a smaller motor, too. For a beginner and flat tracker/street fighter series of bikes.

OConnor · 07-15-2009, 07:10 AM

They'll likely go where the money is and in this economy it isn't.

goneridin · 07-15-2009, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by jmlmjmjm

What are you afraid of?

Not afraid of anything just thought it was time they named a bike "Anchor". May fit better than some of their other labels.

rocker59 · 07-15-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by shovelstrokeed

doG damn! That thing is gorgeous!!!! Somehow reminds me of Chip Foose.
Perfectly flowing lines, some technology for a change rather than the usual powder coated, high necked, long legged POS. Wouldn't surprise me if it actually handled as well. Would I ride it cross country? Probably not but I would certainly ride the thing a couple of tank's worth on smooth roads and a pretty Sunday. That seat is certainly lacking in upholstery but looks to be anatomically well shaped. Might surprise you in re comfort.

If I could afford it, I would own it.

Yeah.. It's a beautiful design exercise... I reall like the lines...

As far as handling, I'd have to see the backbone and how the steering stem is attached in a better, up close photo. Something tells me it would handle like a flexible flyer if pushed hard. The lack of any rear suspension sure wouldn't help it any, either...

discochris · 07-15-2009, 10:43 AM

Considering Polaris is primarily a recreational vehicle company (snowmobiles and ATV's) I really don't know why they don't get into the dirt bike/dual sport market. It's really where their demographic is. I like Victory's, but they aren't going to beat HD, or even Honda at the cruiser game.

07-14-2009, 09:09 AM	#1
goneridin ^OP Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Oddometer: 43	New Victory Any news of a new Victory being introduced? Perhaps at Sturgis, isn't this about the time they introduce their anchor of the year.

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07-14-2009, 05:22 PM	#5
danger_dave Home again Joined: Jan 2004 Location: Brisbane, Quinslund Oddometer: 3,052	I've just done a fortnight on a 09 Vegas 8 Ball. I'd buy one. Thoroughly enjoyed it.

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Constipated Face Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Location: Singapore Oddometer: 404	Ok, off topic here. The title "New Victory" sounds like the title of a robo anime with giant shiny robots fighting huge monsters with lumpy skin.

07-15-2009, 07:10 AM	#12
OConnor Bad juju Joined: May 2004 Location: Midwest Oddometer: 2,604	They'll likely go where the money is and in this economy it isn't.

07-15-2009, 10:43 AM	#15
discochris Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Sometimes the Twin Cities, Sometimes NW Wisconsin Oddometer: 934	Considering Polaris is primarily a recreational vehicle company (snowmobiles and ATV's) I really don't know why they don't get into the dirt bike/dual sport market. It's really where their demographic is. I like Victory's, but they aren't going to beat HD, or even Honda at the cruiser game.