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I keep staring at it expecting it to make sense but it just doesn't.
The "hood" on that thing looks big enough to be right at home on a pimped out '74 ElDorado. Does it lift up to put luggage in there? That rolling abortion must have the aerodynamics of a cinder block.
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I know concepts are generally a bit out of the norm, but when I look at this thing I have to wonder why it came to be. F'n hideous. If the cruiser folks want to break into the sportbike market, why not simply design a functional sportbike without all the customary cruiser bling and drama? Guess it's still all about posing. Remember- "loud pipes save lives". They're still slow and disfunctional. Atleast they're comfortable, but then again so is an FJR, and it will actually turn a corner. Cruisers, got to love 'em.
Its a mutant ZX14.
RaiderDm
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Fummy, these sound like a lot of the same comments made about the Busa in 1998-99.
for more info here is an article from Motorcycle.com
Victory Unveils Their Vision.
Posted on Saturday, December 10 2005 @ 20
59 PST
By staff
Dec 9, 2005 Long Beach, CA
Victory Motorcycles, a division of Polaris Industries unveiled a concept motorcycle at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, CA that is to say the least, a departure from what you know of Victory. Calling it the Vision, Victory hopes to capture a market segment, or as Victory designers stated, “a combination of different segments†and give them a motorcycle for the “rider who doesn't know what type of bike they wantâ€, according to the lead designer. Lifestyle as a design influence was paramount for the Vision according to Victory, “I wanted to look at three really popular segments and within those segments you see a lifestyle.†says Tiger, the primary designer for the Vision. With this in mind Victory has also made it even easier for those motorcyclists who are less than sure if it's a cruiser, sport bike or a standard that they want by making the Vision user friendly. How they accomplished this was by way of a CVT or Constant Variable Transmission in automatic flavor. Yes that's right, it's an automatic. Just like your favorite scooter. The premise in this feature is to “lower the learning curve†for the rider.
Visually the bike is odd to behold. Mechanically it may be even harder for some more experienced cyclists to wrap their understanding around with it's 800cc parallel twin, automatic transmission, lack of foot controls, cruiser seating position and storage compartment directly in front of the rider in the cockpit area which is roomy enough to hold two full face helmets. It also utilizes a 250 series rear tire.
The Vision is a new direction for Victory and they're excited about it just as it is rather than looking at it as a design platform from which to glean ideas from for future bikes. Otherwise, “it wouldn't be here†according the team. Victory is actively looking for feedback on this “motorcycle†and chose to unveil for that very reason. They want to know what you think of such a concept. It's difficult to describe such a machine, so seeing is believing as they say. If you're at the show stop by and let them know if you think they have vision.
--Pete Brissette
From Victory:
Victory Visionâ„¢ 800 Concept - Key Features and Benefits
Automatic Constant Variable Transmission (CVT) without foot controls or clutch which lowers the learning curve of riding a full-size motorcycle.
Easily accessible tank storage - large enough to accommodate 2 full face helmets.
Radical new styling and proportion driven by redesigned component package.
Comfortable cruiser riding position with a low seat height.
Victory Vision™ 800 Concept – Specifications
Engine:
800cc 4-stroke liquid-cooled parallel twin
Dual under-seat side exit exhaust
Drivetrain:
Automatic CVT
Maintenance-free exposed shaft final drive with cast aluminum single sided swingarm
Chassis and Suspension:
Cast aluminum alloy frame
Bladder fuel tank behind front wheel
Fully adjustable single rear gas shock
43mm inverted telescopic front forks
Tires and brakes
Front tire 120/60-R17 with 6 spoke cast aluminum rim 3.75â€X17â€
Rear tire 250/40-R18 with 6 spoke cast aluminum rim 9â€X18â€
Front brake – 300 mm rotors with 2 piston calipers
Rear brake – 250 mm rotor with 1 piston caliper
Overall dimensions
Wheelbase 61â€
Seat height 28.5â€
Ground clearance 5.8â€
Raider out.
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for more info here is an article from Motorcycle.com
Victory Unveils Their Vision.
Posted on Saturday, December 10 2005 @ 20
By staff
Dec 9, 2005 Long Beach, CA
Victory Motorcycles, a division of Polaris Industries unveiled a concept motorcycle at the Cycle World International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, CA that is to say the least, a departure from what you know of Victory. Calling it the Vision, Victory hopes to capture a market segment, or as Victory designers stated, “a combination of different segments†and give them a motorcycle for the “rider who doesn't know what type of bike they wantâ€, according to the lead designer. Lifestyle as a design influence was paramount for the Vision according to Victory, “I wanted to look at three really popular segments and within those segments you see a lifestyle.†says Tiger, the primary designer for the Vision. With this in mind Victory has also made it even easier for those motorcyclists who are less than sure if it's a cruiser, sport bike or a standard that they want by making the Vision user friendly. How they accomplished this was by way of a CVT or Constant Variable Transmission in automatic flavor. Yes that's right, it's an automatic. Just like your favorite scooter. The premise in this feature is to “lower the learning curve†for the rider.
Visually the bike is odd to behold. Mechanically it may be even harder for some more experienced cyclists to wrap their understanding around with it's 800cc parallel twin, automatic transmission, lack of foot controls, cruiser seating position and storage compartment directly in front of the rider in the cockpit area which is roomy enough to hold two full face helmets. It also utilizes a 250 series rear tire.
The Vision is a new direction for Victory and they're excited about it just as it is rather than looking at it as a design platform from which to glean ideas from for future bikes. Otherwise, “it wouldn't be here†according the team. Victory is actively looking for feedback on this “motorcycle†and chose to unveil for that very reason. They want to know what you think of such a concept. It's difficult to describe such a machine, so seeing is believing as they say. If you're at the show stop by and let them know if you think they have vision.
--Pete Brissette
From Victory:
Victory Visionâ„¢ 800 Concept - Key Features and Benefits
Automatic Constant Variable Transmission (CVT) without foot controls or clutch which lowers the learning curve of riding a full-size motorcycle.
Easily accessible tank storage - large enough to accommodate 2 full face helmets.
Radical new styling and proportion driven by redesigned component package.
Comfortable cruiser riding position with a low seat height.
Victory Vision™ 800 Concept – Specifications
Engine:
800cc 4-stroke liquid-cooled parallel twin
Dual under-seat side exit exhaust
Drivetrain:
Automatic CVT
Maintenance-free exposed shaft final drive with cast aluminum single sided swingarm
Chassis and Suspension:
Cast aluminum alloy frame
Bladder fuel tank behind front wheel
Fully adjustable single rear gas shock
43mm inverted telescopic front forks
Tires and brakes
Front tire 120/60-R17 with 6 spoke cast aluminum rim 3.75â€X17â€
Rear tire 250/40-R18 with 6 spoke cast aluminum rim 9â€X18â€
Front brake – 300 mm rotors with 2 piston calipers
Rear brake – 250 mm rotor with 1 piston caliper
Overall dimensions
Wheelbase 61â€
Seat height 28.5â€
Ground clearance 5.8â€
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MoFoTShirts
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Alright.. It's got some great lines. I pretty much love everything except the handlebars, and that cargo van that is strapped to the front. (by the way, if you actually used that for *cargo storage* what sorts of handling would you have??)
There is nothing new about the grips and levers... For all the work that they put in to that hulk, there is absolutely no new thought into the grips/levers/resivours etc.
There is nothing new about the grips and levers... For all the work that they put in to that hulk, there is absolutely no new thought into the grips/levers/resivours etc.
I hate the Victory Badges
I hate Victory customer support
I musta been working several overnight shifts to have posted what I posted previous....
I think Victory has some great engineers, an ambitious outlook, and with KTM on board....maybe some really cool things to come
I did mention I owned 3 Vics, and switched to Suzuki...right
I hate Victory customer support
I musta been working several overnight shifts to have posted what I posted previous....
I think Victory has some great engineers, an ambitious outlook, and with KTM on board....maybe some really cool things to come
I did mention I owned 3 Vics, and switched to Suzuki...right
if this is true the future holds some slow bike sales
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The "dumbing down" of America continues....
busarider54
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If that's what the future holds in store, then I'm going to party like it's 1999
Uh huh...I wonder if someone made that same statement about this 4 DECADES ago:
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