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Victory sales drop in first quarter

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seruzawa

It means they sold 875 bikes instead of 1750 bikes. That's world wide. A tiny division like Victory is in serious trouble. The Board won't support a money loser like this for long. The Polaris stockholders will demand it be closed up.

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MOKE1K

Guess their new 5yr warranty isnt helping hope they come out of it.

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mscuddy

I've seen two Victory motorcycles in the last five years. One on the Glendale Freeway in 2004, and one on the road to Quartzite AZ about a month ago. Yes, they are in big trouble.

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Dr_Sprocket

Not good. Not good at all.

I like Victory, and would like to be able to buy one (once I'm ready for a cruiser, that is).

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longride

With that new stunning beauty 'The Bad Vision' that just came out, I can't see how their sales haven't gone through the roof. The rest of the bikes are nice, but that thing was a BAD mistake. I advise Victory to redesign that abortion ASAP. It will end up the albatross around their neck in the end.

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chuxingolden

You people are nuts. Victory is a great alternative to the 3 million Harleys out there. If you want to be different and still ride real American Iron without blowing 20 to 30k, Victory is the only way to go.

They've got a very viable and unique niche in an extremely competitive market.

And that CORE concept bike is awesome!

longride

"They've got a very viable and unique niche in an extremely competitive market."

Yeah that air-cooled, v-twin, belt driven motorcycle is such a unique concept. Or are you talking about the uniquely ugly 'Vision'?

"...still ride real American Iron without blowing 20 to 30k"

I think I can buy a Sportster for about 7 grand out the door. I can also ride it for a full year and get the full price I paid for it as a trade if I want. Let me guess, a Sportster isn't a 'real' Harley.

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V2Rider

Everyone is taking it in the shorts. No suprise here.

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Kenneth_Moore

Victory in Iraq!

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