New Victory Concept Makes Debut - Harley Forum

botzman · #1 01-16-2009, 09:02 PM

Anyone see this thing yet? Not my taste for sure. It debuted at the Motorcycle Show at the Javitz Center which I will be going to on Sunday. Will get a up close look at this contraption

! No down tubes??? Heres a pic:

Botz

Hammerhead Pat · #2 01-17-2009, 03:56 PM

That's different for sure. Be on the lookout for the new Honda chopper that Bluebob posted the other day. Bring your camera, you are officially designated as our field corespondent

botzman · #3 01-17-2009, 04:10 PM

Hammerhead.......Great!!! Field Correspondent??? Now Ive been assigned responsibility? Now you did it!! I'll snap some pics to post. Botz

unclepsycho · #4 01-17-2009, 04:11 PM

It is definately futuristic, but when I look at it.... something seems to be missing in the handlebar headlight area.
I was toying with the idea of a bike with no downtube a few years ago, now I've seen a couple and I like that part of it. bottom line ; I wouldnt buy it. maybe someone will.

Tbone · #5 01-17-2009, 07:39 PM

Something seems to be missing in the comfortable seating area, too. Ride that 930 miles Maxton. I don't think so.

I guess if you had plenty of money for a "what do I ride today around town" decision to make every day, it would be alright.

botzman · #6 01-18-2009, 09:40 PM

Went to the International Motorcycle show in NYC. Took alot of pics. Will post tomorrow in the General Motorcycle Section. Too lazy to do it now. I'll tell ya this victory thing looked better in person. The seat is made out of wood. My luck first time I locked 'em up I'de have splinters in my azz. Botz

Decided to put em up. What a mistake. You'll see.....Beer goggles worn by photgrapher (my wife)

http://s529.photobucket.com/albums/dd338/botzman/

shovelmike · #7 01-18-2009, 11:20 PM

Yeah..It's kind of out there alright. It reminds me of the Confederate cycles.
The no downtubes thing was common on Hondas back in the 60's, the engine was a stressed member. My first two bikes used that structure. Things go full circle given time.