When did Polaris Industries shut down Victory Motorcycles?
January 9, 2017 195. Polaris Industries is shutting down the Victory Motorcycles brand after 18 years in business. Polaris says it will assist dealers in liquidating their remaining inventory and will continue to produce parts for another 10 years to support Victory owners.
Why are motorcycles called Victory instead of Polaris?
Back when the company made the decision to produce motorcycles, they decided almost immediately that they did not want to produce them under the Polaris name, as they thought it would be a marketing mistake. Therefore, they made the decision to name their particular division Victory and market it as if it were its own company.
Is the Victory motorcycle brand being shut down?
Recaptcha requires verification. Polaris Industries is shutting down the Victory Motorcycles brand after 18 years in business. Polaris says it will assist dealers in liquidating their remaining inventory and will continue to produce parts for another 10 years to support Victory owners.
When did Polaris come out with victory Indian?
While in its 18 years Victory had never gained what could be termed real sales momentum, Indian – reintroduced by Polaris Industries in 2014 – has been on an absolute roll, combining expressive design and relatively nimble platforms with the inborn charisma that comes from a long (albeit semi-contrived) history.
When did Polaris take over Victory motorcycle company?
What sealed Victory’s fate was the acquisition of Indian Motorcycles by Polaris in 2011. Able to build on an established design idiom and notably not needing to come up with one of their own, Indian’s 2014 relaunch was perfectly timed to catch the wave of the economic turnaround.
Is the Victory motorcycle brand still in existence?
Ultimately, Victory might still be standing if there had been something of a managerial learning curve applied to the brand during its almost 20-year run. Thankfully, with the purchase of Indian Polaris’ executive team has acquired a store-bought identity.
Where are Polaris Motorsports and Indy victory located?
Conveniently located in Indianapolis, Indiana, INDY VICTORY & POLARIS MOTORSPORTS can provide you with the latest and best in powersports products, service and repair. We specialize in new and pre-owned Polaris, Victory, brands and offer sales, financing, service, parts, and accessories.
Where can I buy Polaris motorcycles in Indianapolis?
INDY VICTORY & POLARIS MOTORSPORTS is your number one dealer for Polaris, Victory, and more. We sell new and used ( Polaris, Victory, and more) motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, scooters, and personal watercraft. In all of Indianapolis, Indiana, there isn’t a friendlier or more knowledgeable staff than ours.