Victory motorcycles lineup at BAZAMOTO

The American concern Polaris Industries, located in Minnesota, has been specializing in the development and production of snowmobiles and ATVs since its founding. And the idea of starting motorcycle production was, of course, a matter of time. This is what happened in the nineties of the last century. In the mid-90s, he decided to present his version of a “purely American motorcycle.” The management of the concern, seeing the success of the Harley-Davidson brand, decided to organize the production of competitive motorcycle models, and for this purpose created the Victory Motorcycles division, the assembly plant of which is located in the city of Spirit Lake, Iowa, USA, and in a short time the design of a heavy cruiser motorcycle was developed. And already in 1997, the debut model V92C was presented to the public at Planet Hollywood, and in 1998 the motorcycle went on sale. With the exception of the Italian Brembo braking system and the British fuel injection system, all parts and components of the V92C were made in the USA, which was an additional marketing advantage. At the beginning of 1998, the first motorcycles of the new American brand arrived to customers. The debut turned out to be successful. The model has won many prizes, including the honorary title of “best cruiser of the year” from the authoritative American magazine Cycle World. The sales network of these motorcycles in the United States includes about 500 dealers. The base model V92C is a typical cruiser, embodying the “big iron motorcycle” idea that Americans have worshiped for decades. Clean, rounded lines, an abundance of chrome parts - all this is reminiscent of the style of the era of the 40s and 50s. The huge two-cylinder V-shaped engine with an impressive (1507 cm3) displacement attracts attention. The engine is equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection system, four-valve cylinder heads, and hydraulic valve lifters. Since the engine is incorporated into the duplex tubular frame's load-bearing structure, it has a balancer shaft to reduce vibration. The gearbox is made in a block with the engine, the motor transmission is made by gears, and the drive to the rear wheel is by a toothed belt. An interesting detail is that the design of the motorcycle uses high-quality European-made components: Marzocchi telescopic front fork, Brembo disc brakes. The rear suspension consists of a closed triangular swingarm and a monoshock absorber located under the saddle. For the 2000 season, engine power was increased due to the use of camshafts, an exhaust system and an air filter of a new design, as well as reprogramming of the injection control system.

Victory Motorcycles decided to build on the success, and already in 2000, customers were offered the V92SC SportCruiser, which differed from the head model mainly in the increased diameter of the wheels, higher ground clearance, and a change in the driver's seating position. The market received the V92SC cooler than its predecessor, thus showing that buyers are not yet ready to accept the concept of a sports cruiser. The V92SC (Sport-Cruiser), according to its creators, represents a new class - a sports cruiser. The vehicle's driving characteristics have been significantly improved due to modifications to the suspension and braking system. The diameter of the supporting pipes of the Marzocchi telescopic front fork has been increased from 45 to 50 mm, and a Fox monoshock absorber is used in the rear suspension. The wheel diameter has increased from 16 to 17 inches, the front wheel is equipped with a Brembo double disc brake. The driver's position is close to sports; instead of wide platforms, regular motorcycle footrests are installed. The exhaust system received a canister-type muffler, which creates less resistance to exhaust gases.

But the manufacturer continued to work in this direction, and the Victory Hammer model, with a V-Twin engine of 1731 cubic meters, 97 horsepower and a stylish aggressive design, continued the sports line.

A completely different ideology is embedded in the Victory Vision Tour motorcycle. This touring motorcycle has style like no other. The motorcycle is equipped with a Freedom engine with a volume of 1731 cubic centimeters. For the convenience of long tourist trips, the handsome car is equipped with heated seats and steering wheel grips, as well as a cruise control system.vision3

In 2013, we celebrated the 15th anniversary of motorcycle production. In honor of this event, the American manufacturer presented a special Victory Cross Country Tour LE bike. The presentation took place at the IMS exhibition in New York. The bike features a black and red paint scheme inspired by the color scheme of the original 1998 Victory V92C, which was the first bike to roll off the Victory factory in Spirit Lake, Iowa.

The anniversary bike features a custom saddle, forged wheels, chrome accents, a removable saddlebag with removable liners, Garmin GPS navigation, XM satellite radio, Kicker speakers, a black windshield and an iPhone/iPod jack. In addition, it is worth noting identification marks: a Victory anniversary badge and a plate with the personal number of each motorcycle.

The Victory Cross Country Tour LE is equipped with the signature Victory V-Twin engine, six-speed transmission, ABS, cruise control and a comfort control system that allows the biker to adjust the aerodynamics on the fairing. A total of 150 Victory Cross Country Tour LE motorcycles will be produced, priced at $30,000 ($8,000 more than the base model).

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Victory Motorcycles is a fairly young brand, compared to others, that has managed to positively establish itself in the modern motorcycle market.

The beginning of a glorious journey

The promising idea of creating a “100% American bike” came to the minds of the management of the Polaris concern in the mid-nineties. For this noble purpose, the Polaris concern has created a special division, Victory Motorcycles, which produces modern motorcycles under the brand of the same name. The main task facing Victory Motorcycles was the development and production of competitive bikes.

In the shortest possible time, Victory engineers and designers calculated the design and created a model of a heavy cruiser motorcycle. The original Antares model, made in red and black colors, appeared at the factory in Iowa.

Brilliant debut

The debut presentation of the company's first-born historical model V92C took place in 1997. The basic V92C model from Victory Motorcycles, which embodies the idea of creating a “faithful iron friend of significant power,” has a motor equipped with an electronically controlled fuel injection device, cylindrical heads with four valves and a hydraulic pusher. Its engine is equipped with a balance shaft that reduces vibration. The design of the model includes high-quality components made in Europe. The main advantage of the “debutante,” which went on sale in 1998, was its individual appearance, stylized as bike models from the forties and fifties. The technical equipment, smooth features, many chrome parts and the impressive weight of the car captivated experts and buyers. The V92C model, which won a significant part of the prizes, was named “the best cruiser of the year” by experts from the authoritative Cycle World magazine. To this day, the debut V92C model from Victory Motorcycles is considered the epitome of a living classic of American motorcycles.

Creating a cutting-edge sports cruiser

Building on the success of the debut model, Victory reprograms the fuel injection control, increases engine power through the use of camshafts and installs a new air cleaner design.

A number of technical innovations, a larger wheel size compared to the previous model, significant ground clearance and a modified driver's position allowed the company to present the V92SC SportCruise model to connoisseurs in 2000. The cutting-edge concept of a sports cruiser was received coldly by the public. Despite this, Victory Motorcycles continued its research in the same, promising direction in their opinion.

Freedom Follows Power

The period 2001-2002 was marked by the development and start of production of a new generation of “Freedom” power units. Unique in their configuration and characteristics, engines with a significant power reserve and a smaller oil cooler have made it possible to significantly expand the range of motorcycle models produced. Thus, in 2003, a new model of the unique custom cruiser Victory Vegas was released, which has a standard engine and is equipped with a five-speed transmission, which won many awards, including “Best Bike”, “Best New V-Twin Bike” and “Cruiser Of The Year”. During the demonstration performance, the presented model was awarded an award in Las Vegas. The popularity of the Victory Vegas model among buyers served as an impetus for the improvement of this model in 2006.

Establishing partnerships. During the Hummer

Established in 2004, the Victory Motorcycles-Arlen Ness partnership has expanded significantly, thanks in large part to the unveiling of the Arlen Ness Signature Series model to the general public. At the same time, the new Kingpin and KingpinDeluxe models, equipped with additional options, were presented to the public.

Thanks to fruitful cooperation, Victory introduced the concept of a “power cruiser” in 2005, equipped with an engine with a six-speed gearbox. The world-famous Motorcycle Cruiser magazine recognized the Hammer as “Cruiser of the Year.”

Final custom style

Developed in 2006, the Vegas Jackpot raised the bar in the custom cruiser category, earning it a Forbes magazine "Best American Bike" award. During the same period, the popular Vegas, Kingpin and Kingpin Deluxe bikes were equipped with a more powerful engine and a new gearbox.

Deserved love

In honor of its tenth anniversary, Victory Motorcycles released a limited edition Vision Tour model of one hundred copies, which sold out within seven minutes. At an event marking the event, this bike won the 2008 Motorcycle of the Year award. The Vision Tour model is recognized as the most luxurious bike in the company's history.

New advanced motorcycles

In 2010, Victory introduced a cruiser model with a brutal character, which was called Victory High – Ball.

In 2013, the Victory Gunner bike opens a new generation of cruisers for the company. The unique combination of timeless design, high performance and an unforgettable riding experience allows this model to rightfully be considered the dream of any self-respecting motorcycle racer.

New speed records

In 2009, the company's official driver, Gregor Moy, set a world speed record on the salt flats. The recorded speed was one hundred sixty-five miles per hour.

In 2014, an official driving a Victory Hammer, which was built with the help of teenagers recruited through the Horsepower program, set a new world land record, reaching a speed of one hundred and seventy-three miles per hour while driving through a salt marsh.

Currently, motorcycle models from Victory Motorcycles provide real competition to Japanese manufacturers and the legendary “iron horses” from Harley-Davidson.

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