Yep, it seems to me that it's time Polaris considers having their Victory brand branch out a bit and into those other motorcycle niches, because without the "hertiage factor" going for them(which of course their Indian brand has in spades) Victory's hands wouldn't or shouldn't be tied to just making cruisers, and thus not competing against their "sister company" for the same limited Cruiser market share of people who are looking for an alternative to H-D's line-up...right?!
Ah... not exactly. Dwight, with this post you're precariously close to falling into that category of being a Keyboard Captain of Industry - motorcycle riders that think they know better than a $3 BEELION powersports company.
As previously beaten into the ground, Victory has grown from "who?" to Number Two in 15 years in the 1400cc and up market. Victory builds a performance cruiser with great power and handling. It's what they do, and they do it well.
They may offer some other style machines "some day" but not anytime soon. Look, even the Victory faithful have been clamoring for a starter bike, dual sport or sport bike, but it just ain't happening this year.
As evidenced by the Indian magazine ads, they are clearly targeting Harley. While it's true that some Victory riders will naturally gravitate to their sister (brother?) company, Polaris Indian is hell bent on cutting into the traditional HD market. It will be interesting!
Anyways, I gotta laugh when I read opinions like this, 'cause I often wonder why no one asks when KTM or Ducati is going to "branch out" and build a cruiser style machine.
Ah... not exactly.
