Quote: Like Triumph calling the Storm a muscle anything. Did they forget they make Rockets?
The Rocket is a niche product and definitely doesn't appeal to everyone. Heck, I'd rather have something that LOOKED like the Thunderbird Storm with the raw power and giggle-factor of the Rocket, but in the latter case form follows function: Take a giant motor and strap on enough bits to make it look vaguely motorcycle-ish. It's a whole other kind of statement. "Muscle bike" is just marketing-speak. It's more about (life)style than performance. Harley, Victory and Triumph (with the America/Speedy and Tbird) are all going after the same demographic. The derivative design and marketing all reflect this. Marketing/mindshare/image is the only reason Harley is still "winning" in this demo with ancient (pardon me, "nostalgic") and inferior technology and design. They're being dragged into the late 20th Century kicking and screaming. Victory is fighting an uphill battle and I'm not sure their superior engineering in their V-twin will save them. I hope it does, though.
Pretty fair assessment, I'd say John.
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)
