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Yep, it still all goes back(or will go back...that's a prediction) to Victory not having a lower priced "entry-level" motorcycle such as H-D has with the Sportsters, and which help draw a greater number of people into their showrooms.
They have that potential with the Indian line, don't forget the Scout. With a light weight lower priced Scout type bike with an up to date 45 to 61 cubic inch engine, they could be on the right track. It was the Scout much more than the Chief and 4 cylinder that carried Indian through the great depression.
Very point point, Ed. Yep, I think if Polaris could in short order bring out a smaller displacement Scout model, maybe something around the 1000-1200cc range, I think that would help bring more people into their local Victory/Indian dealerships.
However, I have to wonder if they could keep such an animal's price tag within the range of what H-D sells their 1200cc Sportster line...somewhere in the $9,000-$11,000. If they could, then I think they could have a success on their hands.
Btw, you do know that the Gilroy Indian line did have a Scout model, but it was basically just the Chief model without the fully valanced fenders, and it wasn't all that much cheaper than were the high-priced Chiefs.
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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