News and More for Motorcycle Riders
We are in the middle of a major shift in motorcycle history. Makers are changing out their strategies and coming out with new designs. The 2016 US sales numbers were 371,403, half of what they were a decade before. Don’t be mistaken, this is a good thing for us riders.
Throughout the history of motorcycles, makers have faced challenges. Each time, they innovate and rise above. Those of us born to ride get the benefit with newer and better bikes.
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Springfield, MA – Indian Motorcycle, which is owned by Polaris ([stock_quote symbol=”NYSE:PII” show=”symbol”]), has just added a Limited and Elite model option to their 2017 Chieftain touring line of motorcycles. The Chieftain line is known for its styling and handling, and these two additions will be the most expensive in this premium line of bikes.
The Chieftain Limited starts at $24,499, and Indian says it was “built from the tires up to garner attention and respect.” The bike features a custom painted body, a sawed-off open fender, and 19″ wheels. The Chieftain Elite will be a very limited production run that starts at $31,499. The bike will be the highest-end offering in the Chieftain line, and each unit will be a truly one-of-a-kind motorcycle with its hand-painted body.
Minneapolis, MN — Polaris Industries announced on Monday, January 9th, 2017 that it would wind down its Victory Motorcycles brand and related operations. Polaris will assist dealers liquidate their remaining motorcycles. Parts, service, and warranty coverage will continue to be offered to dealers and owners for the next ten years.
Over the past 18 years, we have invested not only resources, but our hearts and souls, into forging the Victory Motorcycles brand, and we are exceptionally proud of what our team has accomplished.
Victory has struggled to establish itself within the motorcycle market and be profitable. Given this, the requirements that would be necessary to overcome these hurdles, and the strong potential for their Indian Motorcycle brand, Polaris decided that shutting down Victory and focusing their energy elsewhere was the best decision. Polaris now hopes to focus their global motorcycle business around their Indian Motorcycle and Slingshot brands.