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Polaris says it’s the end of the line for Victory motorcycles

Polaris Industries will exit the Victory Motorcycle brand it created 18 years ago, citing a mix of competitive pressures and lack of market share. The Madinah-based company’s announcement on Monday will not affect Polaris’ fast-growing Indian Motorcycle brand or other divisions, officials said. CEO Scott Wine said the “liquidation” of the Victory brand will begin […]

A new motorcycle brand springs from a computer

December 8, 2016 WHEN the covers of the Vanguard Roadster are removed at the New York Motorcycle Show on December 9, the moment will mark the launch not only of a new muscle bike, but also of a new brand with big ambitions. Vanguard is a bold startup that believes it can use the increasing […]

The secret history of Italy’s most famous motorcycle brand

Get to know Moto Guzzi, who have been building some of the world’s most badass motorcycles for nearly a century. MGX-21 (all photos courtesy of Moro Guzzi) Few things become as haunting for motorcyclists as seeing a mint Moto Guzzi on the street. Although Guzzi’s have not always resonated with the market, Italy’s oldest motorcycles […]

Which motorcycle brand has the most owner satisfaction?

Most other satisfaction categories scored close across all brands, with handling being the other exception. Can-Am, with its distinctive three-wheeler, was rated as having average ride satisfaction, lower than all other brands. In our experience, Can-Am Spyders lack the natural agility associated with traditional motorcycles. That’s not a bad thing, but the driving experience is […]