Here Comes Da Judge

[slocoXL]

I like it! Thank you Victory for getting back to the V92 theme of functional cruisers that go, stop, and handle well with a reasonable riding position. I applaud Victory for going back in this direction and especially for not using a 250 beach ball out back. I'm sure some "internet experts" will nit pick this, that, and the other about it, but this model breathes new hope for Victory with me. The ape hanger direction had me very disheartened.
Now if the economy would improve so $14k didn't seem like $14M, I'd be in.

[oldironnow]

[fatfatboy]

Deja vu

Originally Posted by fatfatboy

Yeah I'll be the minority..I like it. Its got mid mounts and doesn't have the goofy swoop-ness head light that I just can't stand. Might be the first Victory that I would have any interest sitting next to the H-D's in my stable. A full on view at the dealer and hopefully a demo ride is in order.

[Monkeyshines]

Originally Posted by oldironnow

not sure those could really be called mid-mounts. maybe compared to their other cruisers.

[Hevace Eveeloj]

Research notes:

Victory Judge --

Clearly reminiscent of the Pontiac GTO Judge (esp. the orange paint & the wheels) --



Pontiac named because of a "Here come da judge!" skit on Laugh-in --



A revival of a skit originally performed in 1927 by this guy, Pigmeat Markham:

[fatfatboy]

Originally Posted by slocoXL

I applaud Victory for going back in this direction and especially for not using a 250 beach ball out back.

I agree. I like the narrower tires on the back. In 07 Harley went to 200 series on all the Softails except the Deluxe and Heritage and I was turned off by the wide fenders needed to cover that much meat, especially on the Fatboy. That rear fender looks hideous from a view from the back.

When Harley came out with the Blackline with its 140 rear I thought it was a step in the right direction and is one of the things I really like about that bike. IMO, 180 is about as big as a tire needs to be.

[suzooker]

Victory is getting closer to building bikes that more riders can relate to. I do feel that it's still too much money to spend if you're looking for a performance machine. I can pick up used performance cruisers all day long at half the price that will provide you with nearly the same riding experience and let you keep $10,000 in your pocket. I will never be a Victory customer unless they start offering fun bikes for under $10,000. They could actually do it but they would risk reducing their profit margin by offering an inexpensive bike, so I'm not holding my breath.

[norton54]

Originally Posted by slocoXL

I like it! Thank you Victory for getting back to the V92 theme of functional cruisers that go, stop, and handle well with a reasonable riding position. I applaud Victory for going back in this direction and especially for not using a 250 beach ball out back. I'm sure some "internet experts" will nit pick this, that, and the other about it, but this model breathes new hope for Victory with me. The ape hanger direction had me very disheartened.
Now if the economy would improve so $14k didn't seem like $14M, I'd be in.

Amen brother! I had a V92 and loved it, and even tho they made the newer bikes better in some regards I can't say I've been to happy until now.

Can't wait to see it in person.

[Docwagon1776]

I really like the new rims. Actually I like everything except the oval under the seat. I prefer the rounded off triangle on most of the other models. I know that's nit-picky, but it looks like it ought to hold a number for a circle track racer.

Its a nice bike, but I still prefer the Vegas or Hammer.

[SuperGlide1951]

Looks too Japanese to me. And the seat is too "cut up" trying to fit all those angles. Still haven't seen a Victory motorcycle that I don't think looks "weird".