Victory Motorcycles has come pretty far around the bend since it introduced the V92C to the riding public in 1998. What with the introduction of the swoopy, daring Vision last year and the steady release of a number of highly styled cruisers, the company has reinvented itself in its first decade in business.
Now sporting a style across its product range that is distinctly Victory and a moniker celebrating its place in the American motorcycle market, the Polaris offshoot has established itself as a player among the major OEMs.
With about 50,000 of its motorcycles now on the road, Victory says it's looking to expand beyond North America and the United Kingdom and is committed to being a larger, global motorcycle business. The company will remain focused on premium cruisers and touring models that are more modern looking and less retro.
For 2009, Victory expands its product offerings across the board and introduces new technologies that serve as the framework for a company that?s in it for the long haul. This includes an expanded relationship with Ness Motorcycles, a newer, more powerful version of the Freedom 106/6 engine, a growing apparel and accessories line and improvements in electronics, drivetrain, fuel systems, wheels and chassis.
In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Victory is releasing a limited edition Vision Tour that's dripping with extras. Only 100 numbered bikes will be produced in a paint scheme that?s a tribute to the V92C — Antares red with black highlights and gold pinstripes.
The bike will be decked out in chrome and features such premium upgrades as a reverse gear, billet wheels, a billet sprocket, custom stitching on the seat and backrest, XM satellite radio, a CB/intercom, a GPS and mount and a handful of other goodies. Buyers of the anniversary model earn a ticket to a VIP owner's party during the 2009 Daytona Bike Week. Badges denoting the 10th anniversary appear above the tail light and on each storage compartment.
New for 2009 modelwise is the Kingpin Low, which now joins the Vegas Low in offering a seat height — 25.2 inches — aimed at the shorter inseam crowd. Foot and hand controls have also been pulled back 2 inches and the seating area is narrower by 1.5 inches. The bike has no passenger seat or passenger peg, providing
Look for Victory's Hammer, Hammer S and Vegas Jackpot to be powered by the new generation Freedom 106/6 engine, a motor jacked up and specifically calibrated to power these bikes. The 106 cu. in./1731cc motor features Stage 2 cams and a 6-speed transmission and dynos with a claimed 97 hp and 113 ft.-lb. of torque.
The Hammer S also gets the new X-Factor wheels that are 16.8 lbs. lighter than before. The wheels will fit all 2005 to 2009 Hammer models.
As mentioned, Victory continues its relationship with the Ness men — this time inviting in the youngest, Zach Ness to customize a bike. Cory Ness' signature Jackpot also gets the 106/6 motor in addition to Ness-esque styling cues such as custom paint and seat stitching, diamond-cut cylinders and heads, loads of chrome, and finned case covers to name a few. The custom Landshark billet wheels are especially wicked.
The family patriarch, Arlen Ness, puts his stamp on a Victory Vision by blacking out or chroming just about every surface of the luxe tourer. The Ness Vision also features custom paint and seat stitching. The bike will be built in limited production — fewer than one bike per Victory dealer in the U.S.
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