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Jan 15, 2008 | 09:24 AM

#11

Geoff

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From: Nevada

RE: Uh oh...

The Vision'sstylingis too weird for me.I also like a comfortable seat, good low speed handling, and trannies that don't jump out of gear. No thanks.

Jan 15, 2008 | 09:39 AM

#12

jamesd

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RE: Uh oh...

I had a look at the victory at a motorcycle show two weeks ago and I wasn't impressed. The article did not address the cargo carry capacity which is an important area when deciding on a touring bike. Initially the bags looked huge, however upon looking inside approximately half of the bagis wasted by a poorly designed interior(looks good from afar but far from good). The bike reminds me of the old chryslers with the big fins for styling but really have no practical use.

Jan 15, 2008 | 09:46 AM

#13

ironhead3fan

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From: Maryland

RE: Uh oh...

I have ridden Victorys before but not this model. They ride nice, but I don't think Harley has to worry about Victory taking any customers from them. That thing is butt ugly!!

Jan 15, 2008 | 09:47 AM

#14

Duracell

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From: New Bern NC

RE: Uh oh...

The wife and I looked at one Sunday at the bike show in DC. She took one look and said she wouldn't even ride on the back.

Jan 15, 2008 | 09:54 AM

#15

narrowpath

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From: Pacific Northwest

RE: Uh oh...

I'm sure it will find a niche. But, it will never take on the prestige and legend of the Harley. Here's a photo of my dad with his 1936 HD that he bought right after WWII. It was his only transportation. He dated my mom on it. After theywere married it was THE only tranportation they had until she was so large with their first child that they had to get a car.

Jan 15, 2008 | 09:54 AM

#16

nwbobnw

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RE: Uh oh...

Looks like an overgrown scooter. It's just too ugly. It wouldn't matter to me how well it performed, I just don't like it. I am not pro-Harley only as I like all kinds of bikes including the new Suzuki B-King and Kawasaki's newest Concourse Super Sport Tourer.

Jan 15, 2008 | 10:00 AM

#17

Badfinger

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From: S/W Ohio

RE: Uh oh...

The "paid opinion" writers can say & sway all they want. Sales will be the true decision maker in all debates. No matter how you spin it this bike missed it's market which would have been about 1958 and no matter how you dress it it still looks likea girls Goldwing. As far as more motor or muscle; I've seen some pretty big and strong gay guys but I still don't want to ride em.[sm=escape.gif]

Ride well,

Jim