Victory is history

cactusjack · 01-09-2017, 10:31 AM

The parent company of Victory Motorcycles, Polaris Industries, has announced that they are pulling the plug on Victory effective immediately.

I suspect they will be beefing up support for their other motorcycle brand - Indian.

redjay · 01-09-2017, 10:44 AM

That's a shocker. Never saw that coming.

http://www.motofire.com/2017/01/news...-closing-down/

Scootergptx · 01-09-2017, 11:16 AM

Statement from Polaris.

duffy · 01-09-2017, 11:43 AM

Apparently Polaris decided that Indian was the better marque to keep............

ponch · 01-09-2017, 01:13 PM

Wow

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twowheeladdict · 01-09-2017, 01:50 PM

http://powersportsbusiness.com/top-s...victory-brand/

I test rode Victory at every opportunity, but just never found the bang for the buck to lay down the dollars. Almost bought used ones a time or two.

Polaris is opening a slingshot manufacturing plant near me. I guess it is doing well for them.

**coacha** · 01-09-2017, 01:51 PM

That is interesting. At Daytona Bike Week, Polaris had an extensive display for both Victory and Indian, so I find this rather shocking for sure.

blowndodge · 01-09-2017, 02:13 PM

Since I obviously monitor the Victory forums I hope Polaris is not counting on us to migrate over to the Indian brand. Right now there is a 95% rejection to every buying anything Polaris again. I'll continue to ride my CCT for the next couple of years and change. Not really a brand loyalist (although I like to bust chops) my favorite bike will be my next bike. Don't be surprised if MaKaw drops all their touring line in the near future. They've been backing out of that market for years now. They are focusing on adventure and sport bikes only.

redjay · 01-09-2017, 02:40 PM

The majority of people cannot afford $25,000 for a motorcycle and those that can afford it are buying Harleys, and Gold Wings, not Victory's, or Indians.

I think its only a matter of time before Indian goes the same route as Victory.

**GIBBY** · 01-09-2017, 03:26 PM

I have owned 3 Victory Cross Country Tours and have never paid over $20,000 for any of them. I have been a Polaris owner since 1968 and I feel betrayed by a company that I have been loyal to. Most of my Victory riding friends are very pissed about this because Scott Wine (Polaris CEO) told us a year ago that Polaris was going to pour $ into the Victory brand and most of us believed him. Now we are stuck with a brand that has no real value. I will probably keep my bike and ride it until there are no more parts to keep it running. I currently have 16,000 miles on her and have NEVER had her in the shop for a warranty related issue. This is by far the best bike I have ever owned and the only one that was ergonomically perfect from the factory.

redjay · 01-09-2017, 03:44 PM

They are over $25,000 in Canada.

http://www.apexcycle.ca/default.asp?...=xNewInventory

A Victory Cross Country Tour would have been my bike of choice if I had the money but when the Voyager got too heavy for me I decided to downsize to a 1300.

azzbot · 01-09-2017, 04:44 PM

From what i have read this AM..

The owner of polaris group just died at the tender age of 98.. Two days later, polaris pull victory....

**cnc** · 01-09-2017, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

The parent company of Victory Motorcycles, Polaris Industries, has announced that they are pulling the plug on Victory effective immediately.

I suspect they will be beefing up support for their other motorcycle brand - Indian.

And just a few months after Tim bought a Victory, you don't suppose there was any connection?, naw, must be a coincidence.

tonik · 01-09-2017, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by redjay

I think its only a matter of time before Indian goes the same route as Victory.

Indian sales are about half of what Harley sells, and growing at about 15 percent per year without doing much overseas. Harley sales are still dropping.

Chuck A. · 01-09-2017, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by twowheeladdict

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Polaris is opening a slingshot manufacturing plant near me. I guess it is doing well for them.

They just open a new plant in Madison Alabama where they are building 2 of the 4 wheeler models and the Sling shot. New Dealer for Polaris is about to open in Decatur across from the Chrysler dealer and Victory is all over the front of the store in big letters. Guess it can come down as fast as it went up.

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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Since I obviously monitor the Victory forums I hope Polaris is not counting on us to migrate over to the Indian brand. Right now there is a 95% rejection to every buying anything Polaris again. I'll continue to ride my CCT for the next couple of years and change. Not really a brand loyalist (although I like to bust chops) my favorite bike will be my next bike. Don't be surprised if MaKaw drops all their touring line in the near future. They've been backing out of that market for years now. They are focusing on adventure and sport bikes only. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	The majority of people cannot afford $25,000 for a motorcycle and those that can afford it are buying Harleys, and Gold Wings, not Victory's, or Indians. I think its only a matter of time before Indian goes the same route as Victory. Last edited by redjay; 01-09-2017 at 03:46 PM.
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GIBBY Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Osceola,WI Posts: 3,083	I have owned 3 Victory Cross Country Tours and have never paid over $20,000 for any of them. I have been a Polaris owner since 1968 and I feel betrayed by a company that I have been loyal to. Most of my Victory riding friends are very pissed about this because Scott Wine (Polaris CEO) told us a year ago that Polaris was going to pour $ into the Victory brand and most of us believed him. Now we are stuck with a brand that has no real value. I will probably keep my bike and ride it until there are no more parts to keep it running. I currently have 16,000 miles on her and have NEVER had her in the shop for a warranty related issue. This is by far the best bike I have ever owned and the only one that was ergonomically perfect from the factory. __________________ Mike "GIBBY" Gibson Osceola, WI VBA # 1279 2011 National Rally 2012 NCR Rally 2012 Antlers Rally 2013 National Rally 2013 Antlers Rally 2014 NC/SC Rally 2014 Antlers Rally 2015 VRA/VBA Rally 2016 NCR Rally 2016 Antlers Rally 2017 Antlers Rally 2018 NC/SC Rally 2018 Antlers Rally 2019 Antlers Rally 2020 Antlers Rally 2022 Antlers Rally 2023 Antlers Rally 2021 Indian Roadmaster Limited 2022 Indian Roadmaster
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redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	They are over $25,000 in Canada. http://www.apexcycle.ca/default.asp?...=xNewInventory A Victory Cross Country Tour would have been my bike of choice if I had the money but when the Voyager got too heavy for me I decided to downsize to a 1300. Last edited by redjay; 01-09-2017 at 03:48 PM.
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azzbot Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 20	From what i have read this AM.. The owner of polaris group just died at the tender age of 98.. Two days later, polaris pull victory.... __________________ CF MOTO 650NK (sold P.o.s) CBR600RR (sold) Z1000 (sold) Kawasaki Vaquero- current VBA #03528
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