Victory bikes
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RE: Victory bikes
I'm not sure where you heard that they were "supposed to look more like a Harley,almost twins". They are a completely different style of bike - which to me is better than if they just cloned a Harley. I think they should (and do) have their own identity and, as someone stated, the salesmen shouldn't be comparing them to a Harley if they really want the brand to stand on it's own.
The Victorys are more of a "sleek, modern" design whereas the Harleys area "traditional, classic" design. Both appeal to me, depending on my mood. My buddy has an 04Kingpin (he paid about $7,800 used - so buy them used if you want one) and it is a very, very nice ride - smooth, all-day comfort. Perfect fit if you are 6' 2" like me. I still prefer the sound/feel of a Harley engine though - although the Vic is a powerful engine. Harleys have more/better detailed bits and pieces to them- but I like the overall shape/style of the Vics as well. (except the vision)
I'll very likely get a Vegas (used one) at some point in the future.
The Victorys are more of a "sleek, modern" design whereas the Harleys area "traditional, classic" design. Both appeal to me, depending on my mood. My buddy has an 04Kingpin (he paid about $7,800 used - so buy them used if you want one) and it is a very, very nice ride - smooth, all-day comfort. Perfect fit if you are 6' 2" like me. I still prefer the sound/feel of a Harley engine though - although the Vic is a powerful engine. Harleys have more/better detailed bits and pieces to them- but I like the overall shape/style of the Vics as well. (except the vision)
I'll very likely get a Vegas (used one) at some point in the future.
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RE: Victory bikes
Somethings on their bikes really appeal to me. Only problem is, other things on the same bike REALLYDO NOTappeal to me. And they're way overpriced! At least around here.
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RE: Victory bikes
ORIGINAL: RatedX
I tried all there bikes on there Demo Run last summer, and they are a nice bike but no wheres near a Harley IMO. My biggest beef was the dealer kept comparing them to Harley's instead of creating his own brand identity...
Victory needs to stop comparing itself to Harley Davidson and create there own feel and taste...
I tried all there bikes on there Demo Run last summer, and they are a nice bike but no wheres near a Harley IMO. My biggest beef was the dealer kept comparing them to Harley's instead of creating his own brand identity...
Victory needs to stop comparing itself to Harley Davidson and create there own feel and taste...
I worked for a Vic dealer since it's inception back in '99.
Vics are an AWESOME bike. They handle incredible, stop incredible, and are very reliable. They have suffered from lack of style up until the Vegas, and the Jackpot. There is just no aftermarket support, and the Vics are the new guy on the block. Vics are also "efficient".... hardcore potential "harley" customers don't want an "efficient" bike, they want a bike with "soul".....
I agree 100% Vic needs to chill out and let the brand mature and grow. Vic wanted to set the american cruiser market on fire back in '99 and they fell WAY short. However for the rider, a Vic will spank a Harley in every aspect of performance except the most influential aspect........ "badass soul"
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RE: Victory bikes
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They have suffered from lack of style up until the Vegas, and the Jackpot.
They have suffered from lack of style up until the Vegas, and the Jackpot.
But I still like the Vegas - and you don't see one around very often, so that appeals to me. But they are going to have to come up with a new design soon (besides the Vision).
Oh yeah...new ones ARE overpriced. But I also think that about HD's.
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From: Raleigh NC
RE: Victory bikes
There's a seat fer every buttock..... and a buttock for every seat.... Victory made the "final 2" for me.... but they screw up when they dropped the TC.... the little bags on a king pin, made me look elsewhere
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