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Posted by greenbarn
 - January 10, 2017, 21:21:52 PM

I'm a little surprised to see them abandon the line completely.  I would have thought maybe to keep "Victory" in some way , if nothing else than to keep the loyal Victory fans. 

Posted by pcarrell
 - January 09, 2017, 23:18:24 PM

I can't say I'm surprised. I mean, once they acquired Indian they immediately acquired history and provenance. Victory has always struggled to find it's place in the biker world, while Indian is well established. It's a shame really, since many Victory models are actually very fine bikes, but maybe this will mean that the Indian brand can move beyond the Scout and the Chief lines.

Posted by DC
 - January 09, 2017, 21:58:48 PM

They said they're keeping thier Slingshot line.   :o  I can't see keeping that over the Victory division.  I think the Victories were an interesting bike, but lacked a lot of soul.  Maybe the Vision was something that set it apart, but it was not everyone's cup of tea.

Posted by greenbarn
 - January 09, 2017, 19:32:14 PM

So, Gentlemen, get ready to buy that Victory you always wanted CHEAP..... 8)

I wonder if this means, if 1) Polaris was not making enough money on Victory and 2) they stop spending money on Victory then 3) they can then lower the price on Indians, and still be just as profitable!!!

Posted by Old Drifter
 - January 09, 2017, 14:25:41 PM

Didn't see that coming.  :o

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