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« on: January 18, 2012, 07:47:11 AM »
A new 2013 Victory model is being teased.  What's more, it will be shown this weekend at the NYC IMS which I'm hoping to attend

http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-news-new-bikes/forget-2012-its-time-for-the-2013-models/19882.html

It's supposed to be a departure from the existing Victorys, and the video shows riders with FF helmets in a lean-forward position.  I have my fingers crossed for a new naked sport-oriented bike!  

http://youtu.be/iiGyOZdQCU8
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« Reply #1 on: January 18, 2012, 07:54:19 AM »
Betcha it will be along the lines of the XR1200.
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« Reply #2 on: January 18, 2012, 08:06:30 AM »
I like Victory. Gimme all your money and I'll help the US economy by buying one.
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« Reply #3 on: January 18, 2012, 08:17:37 AM »
Quote from: ConPilot1 on January 18, 2012, 07:54:19 AM

Betcha it will be along the lines of the XR1200.


That would be pretty awesome, IMHO.   Thumbsup

The manufacturers page, but it doesn't have any additional info yet -
http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/Victory-Motorcycles/sweepstakes/jan-12-bike-launch/Pages/entry-form.aspx?WT.ac=CRP-AD-US-HOME-VIC-JAN12BIKE
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« Reply #4 on: January 18, 2012, 09:36:28 AM »
Yea but what kind of twist does this add?

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« Reply #5 on: January 18, 2012, 10:10:09 AM »
the adventure bike market would be the logical target IMO. GS seem to sell very well even with thier high cost?
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« Reply #6 on: January 18, 2012, 11:06:12 AM »
The only thing ADV in that video was the unpaved road.
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« Reply #7 on: January 18, 2012, 11:20:17 AM »
Looks like a bunch of fucking windmills.
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« Reply #8 on: January 18, 2012, 11:22:22 AM »
Quote from: Mr.Black on January 18, 2012, 11:20:17 AM

Looks like a bunch of fucking windmills.


maybe it electric.. Bigsmile
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« Reply #9 on: January 18, 2012, 11:23:06 AM »
Quote from: black hills on January 18, 2012, 11:22:22 AM



maybe it electric.. Bigsmile


Or that new pneumatic one.
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« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2012, 01:49:19 PM »
I'm impressed with Victory bikes, I just wish they'd make something other than a cruiser.   Rolleyes
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« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2012, 01:51:06 PM »
Quote from: nochrome on January 18, 2012, 01:34:01 PM

I've been hoping for something like a Buell from them for years, all we get is Ness-styled cruisers. I guess they are just going where the market is, in $15000-to-start cruisers. For me, there are a lot of better choices for that much money. But they are pretty.

The other thing I want from Victory is a straight-out 883 Sportster competitor. With their engine they might kick some Sportster ass, but I doubt they could get the price low enough, close enough to the Sportster, even if they set it up as a loss leader. I like the 8-ball, but at $13500 I think of it as more of a Dyna competitor.

ANYTHING from them with sporting intent is a win. I get that the market hasn't been there in the last few years. But the market is weak for $30000 Indians, too.

I wish Victory would  do something interesting with all the money they make from sleds. But I will be surprised if we see it. We'd already have hints from spy shots if there were anything cool coming up.


This -- it'd be great to have an American made choice that didn't look like it was designed in 1937 and modified in 1947 . . . . .
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« Reply #12 on: January 18, 2012, 02:00:04 PM »
Front page of the site is showing a single disc setup on the front wheel, so whatever it is, it probably won't be all that sporty.
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« Reply #13 on: January 18, 2012, 02:06:48 PM »
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« Reply #14 on: January 18, 2012, 02:21:51 PM »
Quote from: Fourstring on January 18, 2012, 02:00:04 PM
Front page of the site is showing a single disc setup on the front wheel, so whatever it is, it probably won't be all that sporty.

The tires shown are of the touring/custom variety as well.  So, sorry, this will probably just be a new Hammer, probably the 9-ball version.  It's just... that video 3/4 of the way, after most of the windmills, it seems to show riders in a stance that could be mistaken for a Speed Triple... probably my imagination.  I won't hold my breath, but I will take pics of whatever it is if I get to the NYC show this weeknd.

I am of the same opinion as nochrome on Victory expanding as a brand.  Good points made there.  One point in Polaris' favor is the recent investment in the US e-bike maker Brammo.  We'll see if that develops into something or not.
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« Reply #15 on: January 19, 2012, 09:54:25 AM »
Quote from: nochrome on January 18, 2012, 04:09:27 PM

Yeah, maybe they'll buy EBR and we'll get something that way.


Fat chance.

I wonder if this new bike may be related to the Polaris purchase of Indian.  A lightweight naked Indian!  Ha, well, I can dream.
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« Reply #16 on: January 19, 2012, 12:19:10 PM »
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A lightweight naked Indian!  Ha, well, I can dream.



Sorry but we're not allowed to post THOSE kinds of photos anymore  




 Lol Bigsmile
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« Reply #17 on: January 19, 2012, 01:27:47 PM »
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Fat chance.

I wonder if this new bike may be related to the Polaris purchase of Indian.  A lightweight naked Indian!  Ha, well, I can dream.




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« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2012, 04:48:55 PM »
Quote from: Fourstring on January 18, 2012, 02:00:04 PM

Front page of the site is showing a single disc setup on the front wheel, so whatever it is, it probably won't be all that sporty.



Bummer, it would be great if it was something like HD's XR1200.  
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« Reply #19 on: January 19, 2012, 07:26:06 PM »
Quote from: ConPilot1 on January 18, 2012, 07:54:19 AM

Betcha it will be along the lines of the XR1200.


Which is hideously ugly. If, when, I buy a Harley it will be a Dyna of some type, or even a Vrod, not that abortion of a bike that is the XR1200.
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