Victory Vision

[Randimus Maximus]

I saw one of these beasts this weekend.

Holy shit is that thing huge, and IMO, ugly as sin.

Discuss.

[LastSon]

I think most touring bikes are ugly, but i'd have to agree that this one is excessively ugly. And so wide that you might as well be driving a car.

[optiato]

It grows on you.

Rides beautifully and extremely comfortable.  Very well balanced.  And at least it's a V-Twin.

[Sgt_H]

It is very next gen looking.  It's kind of ugly but the more I look at it the more I appreciate how it's put together.  It definately was one vision that they comitted to and not something that was toned down by committe.  At least that's how it looks to me. 

I don't think I could handle a bike that size but I haven't read a bad review of it.  Most impressive stat for me; 4 inches of foam on the seat.  4 freaking inches!  It has to be comfy.

[kriswhite_23505]

I hate to say it but I kinda like it. Kinda different looking and big as all hell.

[Juan]

When I see it, I think of the space shuttle for some reason..!! 

[Ducatiloo]

I saw it at the Chicago Bike show.  But Captain Kirk never showed up
Just not my cup of beer tea.

[mitt]

Hit every branch in the ugly tree 

I like the engineering in the chassis and engine though 

Maybe they will come out with something less streamliner and more baggerish.

mitt

[JohnnyDucati]

I agree this thing is ugly, but Polaris/Victory are probably looking at the aging demographics of the average rider.

These things are definitely targeted towards the AARP crowd.  From a business plan standpoint, they're on to something.

Good thing motorcycles aren't all about business plans, because otherwise Ducati probably wouldn't exist.   

[Sgt_H]

Victory has a bagger or two out there.  Basically just their regular cruiser with a windshield and hard bags.  This is their first direct competitor to the Gold Wing. 

Personally I really like the Victory cruisers.  If I had gotten a job sooner after getting back from Iraq I'd be riding a Vegas 8-Ball now. 

[mxwinky]

Had a Harley bagger for a while and gotta say it handled better than most people would think.  Low center of gravity really helps keep it maneuverable.  Ditto for the Victory.  A buddy of mine got one a few months ago and absolutely loves it.  Granted it's a bit fugly and semi-scooterish in a gargantuan sort of way, but so is my buddy.  He swears it handles well, but I haven't given it a spin yet.  When I do I'll report back, if it doesn't give me a hernia.

[NAKID]

I saw one at a shop when I was in Virginia. I had seen pictures, but they really don't do it justice. What Randy said is an understatement. The thing is a huge, ugly behemoth!

[MotoCreations]

Terblanche had to find a job somewhere... (oh wait -- it wasn't him?)

[raulduke]

yeah...that's ugly.  twin or not...still ugly.

I can appreciate some cruisers, all day comfort and luggage but that is freakin' ugly.

[DucHead]

It grows on you.

So does a wart.

To each his/her own.