My next bike has to be this.

[rathr-b-cruisin]

Originally Posted by Gixxerman

Do a testride on a Beamer K1300GT and you will see that a big other bike, will leave that Victory in the dust. Heated grips, assburner, windshield adjustment etc you'd say ? Well, it has that too, and will do lots of miles also.

I just don't like the looks of it, and then I speak up. If you don't like that, well... Many people hate what I like, too.

But when it comes to handling, then I have to open my mouth. If that thing handles well, anything will. Every bike will turn, but to handle well, you have to be sane before you say that about a bike.

It might handle well for such a bike, I'd buy that, if you just could say it, but not compared to everything else...

I did say it, I said "I could not believe how easy it turned and handled. I dare say better than my c50. For an 800lb bike it was effortless to ride."

I think you are taking something a little personal here, but i dont know what it is. So I will not continue this with you for now. God Bless.

[womper]

from a friend of mine who did a ride on one, he said it handled VERY well, even for it's ginormous size.

I give it high marks in design and innovation. i don't personally like the styling, but understand the market for it.

looks like a cool bike, but i don't want an RV on 2 wheels just yet.

[JmalB]

Originally Posted by wookie

Acceleration is a bit weak, given it's got the same 100 cubic inch as the rest of the Victory bikes. Going from riding the 1198 to test-riding the Vision like driving a Ferrari and then an old Cadillac Fleetwood (nothing wrong with a Caddy, just feels different).

But overall, I like it.

I need a bigger garage.

The Vision was the 1st Victory to feature the 106ci motor that's starting to matriculate it's way down the line.

[NCxM50]

Originally Posted by Gixxerman

Try a real bike and check the difference in handling. And I am not talking about a Goldwing, K1200LT and such...

OK. I've got to ask. What is a "real bike"? I'd hate to think I'm riding an imitation of some sort. last I'd checked a Honda Rebel 250 is just as real a bike as a Triumph Rocket III. What are your criteria for a bike to be considered "real"? Speed? Any bike is fast enough to get you dead. Size? They're all big enough to break a leg if they fall over on you.

Please. If you ride, ride what you like. If you dig a Harley, awesome, if you prefer an R class bike, good on you, if you enjoy the luxury of a Goldwing, rock on, and if you like the look and feel of the Victory Vision, enjoy the miles. Bikes are personal, much more personal than a car IMHO, and no one should ride anything based on someone elses opinions of what is, and is not, a "real bike". If you don't like the look of them, thats cool, say so, and move on, why push it further by more or less insulting his opinions about the bike?

[wookie]

Originally Posted by JmalB

The Vision was the 1st Victory to feature the 106ci motor that's starting to matriculate it's way down the line.

It was kinda hard to see the difference between the 6 and 0. They needed to increase the font size

For something of that size, I think a minimum of 140 Cubic Inch would be needed.

[JmalB]

well when you're hauling around 800+lbs...

[imasupahewr0]

I immediately thought spaceship when I saw the pic. I think it does look better w/out the trunk

[Apertureguy]

Its an interesting design, but obviously it isn't for everyone.

[GeorgiaRoller]

Originally Posted by tricker

I'm not old enough for one of them yet.

[tricker]

not to hijack.. but someone told me i should look at a C14 and i said that I'm not ready to be rolling around on a big sport touring bike

[Uncle B]

Originally Posted by TrikeDice

All I can think of (and really all I hear in my head) when I see that bike is....

Meet George Jetson, (Orchestra)
His Boy Elroy, (Cute Violin)
Daughter Judy, (Sexy Trumpet)
Jane, His wife (Panic Piano)

You're all VERY welcome for this little earworm

-K

Got to back this space stuff &^%$^%!
Not for me.

[onebadfifty]

While I can appreciate Victory's shot at outside-the-box design, it reminds me of what would happen if a Burgman 650cc scooter took steroids for "several" years. Not my cup of tea.

[d_m50]

I'll take it if someone gave it to me
I like how they don't hide the engine...Its a beautiful engine...body work is a bit over the top but at least they're going away from the "safe" HD tourer styling. Maybe tone down the fairing styling and I think it would be a bit more mainstream.

But when it comes to handling, then I have to open my mouth. If that thing handles well, anything will. Every bike will turn, but to handle well, you have to be sane before you say that about a bike.

It might handle well for such a bike, I'd buy that, if you just could say it, but not compared to everything else...

I think that's a bit obvious. Look at the ergos on it...it's a cruising tourer not a sport tourer. I doubt anyone is going to mistake that thing will handle better than as sport tourer :p

[Warden]

Sonny Barger rides Victory Vision.

[omegajim]

he's still goin'?

fyi - Mr. Barger founded the Hell's Angels; well maybe not founded, but he made them quite the power.

[JmalB]

He can't still be a 1%er riding a... gasp OTH (other than Harley).

[87gsxrnut]

I think it's pretty cool!

- Nut

[JmalB]

Yeah criminals are always cool...

[tricker]

but is he a smooth criminal?

[JmalB]

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