Harley v Victory?
#121
12-01-2009, 08:11 PM
When Harley decided to name the sissy bar on the new Wide Glide an "Attitude bar"...........that screamed "artificial pretty-boy wanna-be bikes' to me Dixie.
I think a part of me died when I read that.
Harley had officialy become it's own cliché.
Say what you want, but some of the new Harleys scream some pretty odd things themselves
I think a part of me died when I read that.
Harley had officialy become it's own cliché.
Say what you want, but some of the new Harleys scream some pretty odd things themselves
#123
12-01-2009, 08:16 PM
Still shakin' my head over that one. "Attitude bar." Can't stop sayin' it. I think I'm taking my "attitude bar" off!
#124
12-01-2009, 08:16 PM
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#126
12-02-2009, 06:26 AM
Actually an interesting thread.
Don't see too many Victorys in my neck of the woods, but there is a guy at the gym who rides one. And, he's real happy with it. Went from an FXD to it. (Don't know the model, but it is a 100ci.)
Victory/Polaris doesn't have the dealer network or the after-market to *really* compete with HD. And building a dealer network isn't a cheap or quick fix. But they seem to have major markets covered and are managing their growth well in this economy.
For a lot of reasons, HD should take them seriously, and others. The whole Harley brand/image will have declining value in the younger generations, unless they do something radical. Cosmetic "redesigns" can't continue to sustain the model line.
(funny....Ducati seems able to make air-cooled twins that put out more power than HD twins.)
And if Victory continues to offer more power....
Don't see too many Victorys in my neck of the woods, but there is a guy at the gym who rides one. And, he's real happy with it. Went from an FXD to it. (Don't know the model, but it is a 100ci.)
Victory/Polaris doesn't have the dealer network or the after-market to *really* compete with HD. And building a dealer network isn't a cheap or quick fix. But they seem to have major markets covered and are managing their growth well in this economy.
For a lot of reasons, HD should take them seriously, and others. The whole Harley brand/image will have declining value in the younger generations, unless they do something radical. Cosmetic "redesigns" can't continue to sustain the model line.
(funny....Ducati seems able to make air-cooled twins that put out more power than HD twins.)
And if Victory continues to offer more power....
#127
12-02-2009, 01:31 PM
I personally disagree with that statement. The bike you showed us I find it ugly. Doesn't have any soul....looks like it's made in Japan with low quality materials. Looks like a toy!
Sorry I am loyal to HD even tho I don't own one yet
Sorry I am loyal to HD even tho I don't own one yet
#128
12-02-2009, 01:37 PM
Guys you all must be cleaning a different Victory than the one I own...EVERY PIECE of CHROME is METAL on my Victory Vision. EVERY Victory I have seen has METAL CHROME...So I don't know what you all are talking about...The newer models (06 and up) have an awesome power plant and a STOCK motor has 92 HP and 102 Ftlbs of torque...
Yes they need a LITTLE tweaking but they are a SUPERB motorcycles and I would like to run against you TomT from red light to red light....My Vision would leave you sitting. Apparantely some of you have NOT RIDDEN a Victory as you say it feels like you are sitting on top...I disagree the Road Glide that I previously owned felt like you were sitting on top and on top of FURNACE at that. The Victory's sit you down in the saddle and just makes for a great day or longer ride!!!!
I agree with Schumacher, the Cross Roads in BLACK is on my list to own I just need a BIGGER garage.
To each there own but Harley needs to wake up or like said above they will go the way of GM or Chrysler....And yes Victory is MORE AMERICAN made than Harley with more power, more bling, for LESS MONEY!
Yes they need a LITTLE tweaking but they are a SUPERB motorcycles and I would like to run against you TomT from red light to red light....My Vision would leave you sitting. Apparantely some of you have NOT RIDDEN a Victory as you say it feels like you are sitting on top...I disagree the Road Glide that I previously owned felt like you were sitting on top and on top of FURNACE at that. The Victory's sit you down in the saddle and just makes for a great day or longer ride!!!!
I agree with Schumacher, the Cross Roads in BLACK is on my list to own I just need a BIGGER garage.
To each there own but Harley needs to wake up or like said above they will go the way of GM or Chrysler....And yes Victory is MORE AMERICAN made than Harley with more power, more bling, for LESS MONEY!
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12-02-2009, 02:03 PM
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