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Victory Motorcycles

Type	Subsidiary
Founded	1997
Headquarters	Minnesota, USA
Industry	Motorcycle
Parent	Polaris Industries
Slogan	The New American Motorcycle
Website	www.victorymotorcycles.com

Victory Motorcycles is an American motorcycle manufacturer based in Minnesota. Victory motorcycles is a subsidiary of Polaris Industries. The first Victory debuted in 1997 and production started 1998. Victory makes tourers, sport-tourers and cruisers.

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Models

V92C

The V92C was the first model, debuted at Planet Hollywood in the Mall of America by Al Unser in 1997. However, the first official model year was 1999. The company was met with enthusiasm over the launch of the first all-new American motorcycle in many years. The V92C was phased out of the model lineup after the 2003 model year, and was known as the Classic Cruiser before discontinuance. There was also a Special Edition version featuring special upgrades in 2000 and 2001 model years, and Deluxe models for several years.

V92SC SportCruiser

Offered in 2000 and 2001, the V92SC SportCruiser was met with a weaker market than anticipated, causing an overabundance. One of the features making it unique was the ground clearance, which was adjustable via a simple 2-position bolt setup on the frame under the seat.

V92TC Touring Cruiser

The TC featured a longer swingarm, re-designed seats, and the new "Freedom Engine". Offered from 2002 through 2006, the TC also has a loyal fan-base. The relatively tall seat height and roomy ergonomics made the bike ideal for larger riders. The Freedom engine displaced 92 cubic inches (1.5 L), but put out significantly more power and torque than was expected of engines this size. The 2002 and later TC also accepted the 100 cubic inch (1.6 L) big-bore kit, which increased torque further with the addition of upgraded exhaust. Later models featured rubber mounted handlebars and revised suspension settings. Deluxe versions (V92TCD) were also available with extra features popular at the time. With the deletion of the Touring Cruiser at the end of the 2006 model year, the last of the original V92 motorcycles was finally retired from the lineup.

Vegas

The 2003 Vegas was a turning point for the Victory Motorcycle Company. The Vegas incorporated styling guidelines from Arlen and Cory Ness, noted custom bike builders, with a totally new chassis design. The Freedom engine carried forward from the TC, but the rest of the bike incorporates new features not seen on previous Victorys. The Vegas debuted with the 92ci engine and 5-speed transmission, but was upgraded to the 100ci engine and 6-speed transmission for the 2006 model year.

Kingpin/Kingpin Deluxe/Kingpin Tour

Following on the success of the Vegas, the Kingpin was released in 2004. Victory took advantage of the greater tuning capacity of cartridge forks, and revised both front and rear spring rates and damping to improve ride quality. The Kingpin Deluxe adds luxury items to attract riders looking for more creature comforts. The Kingpin and Kingpin Deluxe began with the 92ci engine and 5-speed transmission, but were upgraded to the 100ci engine and 6-speed transmission for the 2006 model year. For 2007 the Kingpin Tour was added, which was a Deluxe outfitted with an integrated tour pack or trunk. The Kingpin Tour was added when the Touring Cruiser was dropped from the line up.

Hammer

Based on the Vegas platform, but engineered to accept the largest tires available at the time, a 100 cubic inch (1.6 L) engine, 6-speed overdrive transmission, and disk brakes. In 2007, the Hammer S was added to the lineup with highline suspension components and special paint.

Vegas 8-Ball

Based on the Vegas platform, the 8-Ball was engineered for a darker look with a blacked-out engine, solo seat, and many blacked-out components. It debuted with the 92ci engine, but was upgraded to 100ci in 2006. It is currently the only 100ci engine in Victory's lineup that still uses the 5-speed transmission. It is also the least expensive model in the Victory lineup.

Vegas Jackpot

Debuting in 2006, the Jackpot is, in Victory's own words, an "extreme custom." It features the 100ci Freedom V-Twin engine and 6-speed transmission, a 250 mm rear tire, a color-matched frame and extensive custom styling with bold paint schemes. It is designed to be Victory's top of the line custom.

Ness Signature Series

Famed motorcycle customizer Arlen Ness and his son Cory Ness teamed with Victory in 2003 to create a limited edition model based on the Vegas. The bikes they developed used many Ness aftermarket billet aluminum accessories, as well as custom paint schemes and their signatures on the side panels. In 2005, they added the Kingpin to the lineup. In 2006, the Jackpot was the basis for the Ness Signature Series. It featured many chrome accessories, a custom seat built by Danny Gray, custom billet aluminum wheels, and the signatures of Arlen and Cory Ness on the side panels. For 2007, the Ness Signature Series is based on the Jackpot.

Vision Street and Vision Tour

Introduced in February 2007 as additions to the 2008 line up, the Vision bikes are first all new American-made luxury tourers introduced in 30 years. The Vision is to be offered in two versions, the Street which includes a full fairing and hard saddle bags; and the Tour which in addition to the full fairing and hard bags features a hard trunk which sports significant capacity. The Visions feature what is perhaps the lowest seat height of any touring bike, however, the saddle boasts a full 4 inches of ultra comfort seat padding. Both bikes are offered with a wide range of luxury electronics. The design of the Vision is totally new, marking a step into the future for the company.