Victory Motorcycles - What happened to Victory and what Polaris and Indian should do next

The story of Victory Motorcycles. What happened? Where do things sit today? What should Polaris and Indian Motorcycle do next? This video includes a suggested path forward to benefit Victory Owners and the Indian Motorcycle brand.

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[vincenttarquini]

While your suggestion is a good one and makes sense, I do not see Polaris doing this. The failure of Victory was due to faulty marketing and support services. They burned a loyal customer base and the resentment runs deep. They could provide parts for the next 20-30 years if they wanted to, but they don't want to. They are banking on us getting frustrated and paying a ridiculous price to purchase a new Indian. Unless they change that attitude I am very unlikely to do so.

[derickballew]

I'm just going to put it out there. I was all over the scout bobber. The style, and iconic indian branding was all it took to convince me it was the bike for me. Then I saw the vegas 8 heavens split open, angels sung and I wept. Long story short, I bought a 2014 8 ball with 3500 miles on it this year and have never looked back. Victory motorcycles are by far the best bikes I've ever rode.

[bobm]

I became a owner of a 2013 Vegas 8Ball this past summer. The former original owner only put 800 miles on it. And I love it!! I was always impressed by Victory style since they first came out.
I agree with your video and statements regarding what Polaris could do with trying to embrace Victory owners. Thanks for trying to plant the " seed "

[scottpayne]

Its kinda funny the first thing i heard, when they introduced the challenger, from a tech at indian, is that its roots are from victory, they still embrace victory, just not in a promotional way.

[tomhighway]

Howdy. I've been riding since 1963. I've owned a lot of Harleys in my life, and still own two. One of them I've had for 45 years.

I bought a 2003 Victory V92C Deluxe through the custom order program the first year Victory offered it. Ordered the bike in September of 2002, took delivery in March of 2003. I still have it. It has 70, 000 miles on it. It's the bike my wife and I use for long trips. I love that bike. I went to work for my local Victory dealer in 2004. Worked there until 2017. When they dropped Victory, I was done. I was at retirement age anyway, so I just went ahead and retired. I'll probably never sell my Vic, but I wouldn't have an Indian for love nor money. I have no doubt in my mind that as soon as Indian sales start to fall off, Polaris will drop Indian like a hot potato. I can still get parts for my two "antique" Harleys, so if my Vic ever dies, I'll just go back to riding them for long trips. Polaris can kiss my tired old ass.

[calwheelers]

100% correct I loved my vision. Just lost it Thursday in a traffic accident. I will be buying another vision. I work at Harley also and have a deluxe as a back up bike for when the Vic is getting serviced. The vision was faithful and never gave me issues.

[azdr]

I bought a 2004 Kingpin new in 2004. It is by far the best motorcycle I have ever owned. It just keeps going. Nothing breaks. That said, I agree whole heartedly with your thoughts on Polaris. I feel abandoned. As of now, I will never buy another Polaris product. If they took the approach you suggested, I might reconsider. Thanks for the video. You have my support.

[aldolajak]

Kudos shout out to my local Indian dealer, Action Motor Sports in Mandan, ND, that continues to fully support Victory riders with their parts and service needs.

[CaledoniaKeys]

Great video. I also can’t help but feel for all the Victory dealerships who were left high and dry. One local dealer told me that if they wanted to carry Indian they had to pay the same as anyone else (no restitution or special treatment after losing the Victory line). Ride on!

[pepewujek]

Love my 2015 Cross Country. I have 40k+ miles of memories. Riding it till I retire it. I just picked up a 2020 scout bobber. It’s such a blast! I agree with this video 💯. Im sticking with Polaris bikes over Harley because I feel the reliability is there and the fact that I don’t need 3 different oils for oil changes.

[Hayabusa]

I own and love my 2011 Victory Vision! Wouldn't trade it for nothing! Owned it for about 3 yrs now. And went completely mad scientist had it completely rebuilt from the ground up. Built engine, trans, sound system and more. This Harley Killa is ready with only around 5k on the miles. 😊

[michaelroy]

Well Done Video! I had the same thoughts myself, thank you for putting this on Youtube for all to see. I Really hope it gets back to Polaris. Polaris would benefit greatly by supporting Victory owners now, who like you said very likely would become future Indian Riders 😎

[mattchristiani]

You do make a great point and I back this idea. The large issue is one thing that Polaris can't get out of The people that designed and built these fantastic bikes are not in charge of the purse strings at Polaris unfortunately.

[TheJa]

My thoughts exactly! The number 1 reson why I will not but Indian is the way they are treating people that has a Victory

[gregguminski]

I own 2 Indians and a Victory. Couldn't agree more. Love them all.

[tniederhofer]

Love my 2013 Cross Country! Still running very very strong!

[brucewygal]

I still own a 2004 Victory Vegas that I bought new. It is still beautiful and runs great. I can't take it on the long rides anymore because of the risk of having a problem and not having any support to get it fixed. After the way Polaris did to it's watercraft customers and then to us loyal Victory customers I was unable to buy an Indian even though I like what they have done with them very much. They are just untrustworthy in my mind. So I bought a Moto Guzzi V85TT and am loving it. Moto Guzzi might seem to some like a bit of a gamble, but they have been around for a very long time and have been true to their customer's expectations. The hurt Polaris did to their reputation runs very deep. To put it bluntly, they were stupid!

[TeTu-uf]

Yes!
- Victory Kingpin, Vero Beach, FL

[scottjordan]

IMO...this video is spot on! I purchased a 2006 Victory Hammer in Jan of '06 (coming from the sportbike world, because I couldn't seem to keep out of trouble with the law). I've been ecstatic with it ever since and honestly it really was for the 4 reasons they state in the video! I talked at least 4 friends into buying a Victory and they have been loyal and happy as well. I DO wish Polaris would step up and give the support "Chasing Redline" is suggesting. However, I think it's probably too late to come through. Anyhow, I will continue to ride my Hammer for how long, IDK, but this bike continues to get attention and keeps me smiling along the way.

[bobh]

Excellent ideas! Victory Cross Roads forever! 13 states last year😊