2015 Indian Roadmaster - Page 3

**schoeney** · 08-01-2014, 01:20 AM

The Indian does nothing for me. It looks like it was designed sections at a time.

The Victory XCT is the opposite. Nice consistent design that flows together well, it is cheaper and according to Mike it is more powerful. No contest IMHO.

I do agree the two bikes will split a certain amount of biz. That is my .02

blowndodge · 08-01-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

Not in direct competition with each other, in my opinion. Victory is the performance brand and Indian is the Nostalgic brand. Victory is much more reasonably priced and appeals more to the daily rider where as Indian appeals more to the occasional rider. Not many are going to spend nearly 30 large on a bike that they intend on putting 20-30 thousand miles on per year. I am confident that Victory will be around as long as I am able to ride. Scott Wine, CEO of Polaris is a very savvy businessman and he has stated that Victory and Indian will be around for a long time. And yes Dank, I am talking about V-twin heavy cruisers and touring bikes. And yes, your Honda is much faster and handles better, blah, blah, blah......

Until he squares off with Bob's 1400 Concours

blowndodge · 08-01-2014, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

OK , so I have another question for all you Victory XCT riders.

What are your thoughts about the Indian Roadmaster being the start of the demise for the Victory XCT ? I can't see Polaris producing bikes that are in direct competition of each other. Comments ?????

Harley sells a $25K Ultra limited and a $39K Ultra CVO. Both sell well and have their own niche. I think Indian and Victory will have the same Dave.

The SCT still have a substantial advantage is carrying capacity. Still the largest capacity on the market today.

dank · 08-01-2014, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Until he squares off with Bob's 1400 Concours

Brad, I swear we'd tell you who won when you caught up...but we'd be on our second beers by then.

blowndodge · 08-01-2014, 03:17 PM

Second beer?? You'd be too hammered to talk! !

drains · 08-01-2014, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GIBBY

A friend has an Indian Vintage which weighs 75 lbs less than my XCT and he can't keep up with my 106. The 111 is done at about 3800 rpm, my 106 is still pulling hard at 5000 rpm. The 111 beats the 106 in cubic inches and that's it.

I read in Rider Magazine and it confirmed your quote about 111 top end power

drains · 08-01-2014, 06:29 PM

Like the other Indian bikes but the Road Master looks to blocked off or square looking. I hope they do well in the market.

dshelly · 08-01-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by drains

I read in Rider Magazine and it confirmed your quote about 111 top end power

I see dynojet has a new processor for the Indian 111, that should help even the power differences.

But really,,, do you really buy a bagger for top end power? If I really want a fast bagger I'd put my throw over bags on a ZX14.....

ponch · 08-01-2014, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by dshelly

I see dynojet has a new processor for the Indian 111, that should help even the power differences.

But really,,, do you really buy a bagger for top end power? If I really want a fast bagger I'd put my throw over bags on a ZX14.....

Or split the difference and get a sport tourer.

Dave · 08-02-2014, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Or split the difference and get a sport tourer.

Or a nitrous burning ls3 Boss Hoss

**schoeney** · 08-02-2014, 03:02 AM

https://www.dropbox.com/s/d865yy7npi...more%20002.JPG

ponch · 08-02-2014, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Or a nitrous burning ls3 Boss Hoss

It's a huge engine on a bike that can't handle well, stop well and is heavy as hell. Did I mention it throws off heat?

landman · 08-02-2014, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by blowndodge

Until he squares off with Bob's 1400 Concours

you got that right brad.

landman · 08-02-2014, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

Or split the difference and get a sport tourer.

that works for me.

Loafer · 08-04-2014, 07:12 AM

The more photos I see the more I like it.

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08-01-2014, 06:29 PM	#37
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