Topic: Victory new trike (Read 5097 times)

Older Guy · « **on:** July 17, 2014, 05:49:08 PM »

http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-news/polaris-is-working-on-a-new-trike-ar162017.html
Older Guy

FLY-DOG · « **Reply #1 on:** July 17, 2014, 06:00:04 PM »

About the nicest thing I can say is, it's different.

phato1 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2014, 07:33:50 PM »

Quote from: FLY-DOG on July 17, 2014, 06:00:04 PM

About the nicest thing I can say is, it's different.

It's different alright. Looks similar to the T-REX and it would probably be a blast to DRIVE but to me it's not a motorcycle based vehicle - just because it has three wheels does qualify it as a trike I guess - but you sit IN it, and it has a STEERING WHEEL and from other articles and information I've seen it even has a FOOT CONTROLS for all functions, so IMHO that makes it a CAR. Even if the Federal DOT classifies it as a motorcycle due to the three wheels.

Craigisdad · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2014, 07:38:51 PM »

Just buy a small sports car and get it over with, IMHO. Not a motorcycle.

longlast · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2014, 07:46:40 PM »

Ummm, no thanks dose nothing for me

grc · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2014, 08:08:17 PM »

Quote from: phato1 on July 17, 2014, 07:33:50 PM

It's different alright. Looks similar to the T-REX and it would probably be a blast to DRIVE but to me it's not a motorcycle based vehicle - just because it has three wheels does qualify it as a trike I guess - but you sit IN it, and it has a STEERING WHEEL and from other articles and information I've seen it even has a FOOT CONTROLS for all functions, so IMHO that makes it a CAR. Even if the Federal DOT classifies it as a motorcycle due to the three wheels.

Morgan inspired perhaps?

Jerry

Jock · « **Reply #6 on:** July 17, 2014, 08:56:12 PM »

mmmmm....no!

sadunbar · « **Reply #7 on:** July 17, 2014, 08:57:05 PM »

Quote from: grc on July 17, 2014, 08:08:17 PM

Morgan inspired perhaps?

Jerry

I'd rather have a Morgan...

lilcoot · « **Reply #8 on:** July 17, 2014, 09:26:58 PM »

OMG! I only hope it's better looking in person than in pictures. How does a company that did such a great job with Indian motorcycles come up with such an abomination?

I may have missed something, but the article says nothing about Victory. Is this going to be part of the Victory line? They're calling it a Polaris. I wonder if it's a reaction to Can Am's so-so successful Spyder? If so, Cam Am shouldn't be worried.

Having 200 hp and the weight in the range of 1500 lbs (my guess), it should go like a scalded cat! With a power-to-weight ratio like that, it should be a blast to ride. With the boom in side-by-side sales, one would think think adding a fourth wheel, a foot of suspension travel all around, knobbiest, and a roll cage would turn this into the market's hottest side-by-side,

JR · « **Reply #9 on:** July 17, 2014, 09:37:51 PM »

Where do you put Luggage?

mark · « **Reply #10 on:** July 17, 2014, 10:22:31 PM »

Uh, no.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #11 on:** July 17, 2014, 10:50:02 PM »

Looks like a Spyder that had a bad allergic reaction to something and got all puffy.

D-N-D · « **Reply #12 on:** July 18, 2014, 05:46:11 AM »

WOW !!! Not for me !!!!

spada84 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 18, 2014, 07:32:01 AM »

Looks '70s. Won't know if you're coming or going either.

dooinit2u · « **Reply #14 on:** July 18, 2014, 07:36:16 AM »

In my broadist wisdom...

I'll take two of those...One to Chit on and one to cover it up with...LMAO...

muddypaws · « **Reply #15 on:** July 18, 2014, 07:37:04 AM »

Just about a ugly as the spider...

CVO2FIXUP · « **Reply #16 on:** July 18, 2014, 08:12:17 AM »

"Who are these people" who buy these?

SBB · « **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2014, 08:29:11 AM »

Quote from: CVO2FIXUP on July 18, 2014, 08:12:17 AM

"Who are these people" who buy these?

Actually,
If the Polaris RZR's were street legal I'd have one of those.
You can be sure Polaris has done their "due diligence" and has a good idea of the market for this 3 wheeler.
I think this 3 wheeler is cool. Whether that translate to I would spend money to buy one I don't know.
What I really want to know is where is the brake on the rear wheel?

SBB

PinkE · « **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2014, 08:35:42 AM »

Quote from: dooinit2u on July 18, 2014, 07:36:16 AM

In my braodist wisdom...

I'll take two of those...One to Chit on and one to cover it up with...LMAO...

Me too....Hate it..

D-N-D · « **Reply #19 on:** July 18, 2014, 08:45:27 AM »

This has a Steering Wheel it's a car with out a roof.

CowboyBagger · « **Reply #20 on:** July 19, 2014, 12:53:00 AM »

Looks like a bad ass golf cart with no place for clubs!!

Cowboy

LC110 · « **Reply #21 on:** July 19, 2014, 09:47:00 AM »

The All-New 2015 Polaris Slingshot Arrives July 27th. A Heart-Pounding, Mind-Blowing, Grip-Tightening, Breath-Taking On-Road Rush, with a top speed of around 130 mph.
http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot

grandpadoc · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2014, 10:35:37 AM »

Quote from: grc on July 17, 2014, 08:08:17 PM

Morgan inspired perhaps?

Jerry

The termites won't be happy about this.

bknerr · « **Reply #23 on:** July 19, 2014, 10:55:20 AM »

saw price will be 30k, twice that of a can am.

Twolanerider · « **Reply #24 on:** July 19, 2014, 12:52:23 PM »

Quote from: bknerr on July 19, 2014, 10:55:20 AM

saw price will be 30k, twice that of a can am.

Damn, fugly is expensive.

CVO2FIXUP · « **Reply #25 on:** July 19, 2014, 07:57:34 PM »

Quote from: SBB on July 18, 2014, 08:29:11 AM

Actually,
If the Polaris RZR's were street legal I'd have one of those.
You can be sure Polaris has done their "due diligence" and has a good idea of the market for this 3 wheeler.
I think this 3 wheeler is cool. Whether that translate to I would spend money to buy one I don't know.
What I really want to know is where is the brake on the rear wheel?

SBB

OK a RZR is one mean looking customer. It would be cool to drive one of those around. But that 3 wheeled abortion is pretty grouse. Cant really compare it to a "trike". This thing is in it's own category, called ugly.

OlDog · « **Reply #26 on:** July 29, 2014, 12:32:56 PM »

Polaris is at it again. pretty cool three wheeler.
http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot

ultrarider123 · « **Reply #27 on:** July 29, 2014, 01:04:26 PM »

Sounds pretty good on the video and not too shabby a vehicle. Guess it's a good option if you don't like the Can-Am.

Hey, whatever floats your boat.

muddypaws · « **Reply #28 on:** July 29, 2014, 02:46:57 PM »

That is cool.

Keats · « **Reply #29 on:** July 29, 2014, 02:57:23 PM »

It can sit next to the "Elio" I have on order

CVO2FIXUP · « **Reply #30 on:** July 29, 2014, 04:55:14 PM »

All you see is the grill in that clip. That's because the rest is butt ugly. I hate creative marketing. Bunch of BS.

Keats · « **Reply #31 on:** July 29, 2014, 06:17:13 PM »

I think, I like it and it is not 30K it is 24K a lot cheaper than any CVO and none of your Bikes can pull a 1G turn.

Polaris makes a lot of fun vehicles. This is like a legalized go cart.

200 HP
it has got to be fast at only 1900 lbs

A Morgan is not a comp.

phato1 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 29, 2014, 06:28:41 PM »

Quote from: bknerr on July 19, 2014, 10:55:20 AM

saw price will be 30k, twice that of a can am.

According to the website @ 24k with the "base" model starting @ 20k plus of course -- tax,title,tags and the dreaded dealer prep....

SDCVO · « **Reply #33 on:** July 29, 2014, 10:47:19 PM »

Quote from: OlDog on July 29, 2014, 12:32:56 PM

Polaris is at it again. pretty cool three wheeler.
http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot

I gotta say after watching the video I think it might be kinda cool and fun. I think I like it more than the Indian.

Keats · « **Reply #34 on:** August 01, 2014, 05:51:38 PM »

I do not know, but that Morgan looks pretty bad.....

looks like it picked up a Harley after a bad accident.

CVOThunder · « **Reply #35 on:** August 02, 2014, 05:15:34 PM »

Would rather have the Morgan with the X-Wedge S&S motor just like they have installed. Polaris is all yours. Glad I never bought stock in Polaris, the Razor is about the only product of theirs that I would have in my garage.

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