Overpay for a Buell NOW!!!

[marko138]

Originally Posted by smileyman

Rumor mill has him lumping in with the Bombardier/ Victory crowd...Who knows.

I'd love to see Victory's take on a vtwin sport bike.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by marko138

I'd love to see Victory's take on a vtwin sport bike.

Id love to see an american sportbike that WASN'T a vtwin.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Dave

Id love to see an american sportbike that WASN'T a vtwin.

I dont.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Dave

Id love to see an american sportbike that WASN'T a vtwin.

Originally Posted by marko138

I dont.

I'd be down with a V4. The inline-4 just lacks character IMHO...

[Dave]

Originally Posted by marko138

I dont.

Unoriginal and soon to be uncompetitive.

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I'd be down with a V4. The inline-4 just lacks character IMHO...

V4 FTW!

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

V4 FTW!

Eggzachary, goes double if its an oval pistoned v4

[goof2]

Originally Posted by Dave

Eggzachary, goes double if its an oval pistoned v4

No thanks. I admittedly have little to back it up but I personally think oval pistons is a terrible idea for a production motorcycle. I imagine they are much more costly and difficult to make with way more machining complexity and time just for the cylinders and pistons alone. Add in double the valves, double the rods, a more complex crankshaft, more complex camshafts, plus other difficulties and Honda wanting over $40k for the NR750 makes some sense. If they want a V8, they should just build a V8.

[KSGregman]

Originally Posted by marko138

I'd love to see Victory's take on a vtwin sport bike.

Why?

Victorys look nice....but they are ridiculously over priced. You'd likely get much better performance for a LOT less money from other manufacturers.

I mean, I don't want to start a big flamefest or anything but I just don't get the whole Buell/whatever EB does next thing. I've not ridden one so I'll just ask those of you who have...how does their peformance stack up to other "sport" bikes that you've ridden?

[smileyman]

First hooking up with Victory would tag them on to an existing dealer network. Next the niche Victory cruisers are becoming more popular by the day, and last they have the more modern , better performing 'American' bike.


As for Buell performance??

i can't vouch for the Firebolt or Lightning line but my 1125R has a great chassis. My Arkriders track day I wore street tires and am bone stock besides the steering damper, even running belt drive and my only complaint is throttle connection.

I lapped consistently and my big competition came from an Aprillia Mille Factory and a CBR1000. My times were in the fast novice range and i know it has alot more potential. Sooooo yeah pretty good bike.