Victory Motorcycles closes down

[Rilot]

This is kind of sad as I really like some of their bikes. The Hammer S especially.
It seems that their owner - Polaris - are going to focus on the Indian brand of bikes.

http://www.pistonheads.com/features/ph-ph2/victory-motorcycles--rip/35580

RIP Hammer S. I rode you but never got to own you:

 

[Diddums]

That is a good looking bike, I'll give them that. The yanks sadly have sadly always been a bit of a one trick pony when it comes to motorcycles.

 

[Yaayuh!]

I wish Buell were still around.

Superb handling. Buell were talking about (and using) mass centralisation years before the Japanese motorcycle manufacturers cottoned on. The Buell XB12S Lightning's rim mounted disc brake works well plus lets the wheel be lighter for lower unsprung mass. Fuel in frame and oil in the swing arm aren’t rocket science but help keep the motorcycle's weight where it’s best carried and the Buell XB12S Lightning corners with aplomb.

 

[agnes]

That is a good looking bike, I'll give them that. The yanks sadly have sadly always been a bit of a one trick pony when it comes to motorcycles.

Same with their cars. Cornering comes last on their list. Chrome first.

 

[MowyTone]

Much preferred Victorys styling to HD and indian