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New Bohemia, VA | I'm not really sure what to make of the new badge on the vision. It's really not deco art inspired in my opinion and seems rather bland. I like the fact their is no Polaris 1954 on it. I think that if there is enough response that perhaps we could shake the boys in the front office to give us something that speaks volumes at first glance. What are your thoughts.
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Alberta | I think Victory should offer a multiple choice of badges so an owner can put on what appeals most to them. Make 10 different badges I say. I ended up putting the chrome Victory Motorcycles raised decal on my black Dodge 3500 Mega Cab.  |
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Pittsburgh, PA | I like the new badges. Meaty strong looking.. I never noticed how cartoonish the one we have now are.. Plus the wings is kind of a copy of HD & i dont see the point o fthe globe in the background. I know its sold all over but what isnt in a global economy? And for me most of all i like how they dont mention Polaris. i get people all the time who may not like polaris and then see their name under the Victory logo and said oh its made but the atv people.. I think Victory might gain a little more respect by Not being linked directly to a snow mobile and atv company. (I personally have nothing against Polaris) |
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Iron Butt
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New York State | Polaris bought Indian for its traditional appeal.
Then they change the Logo of their Original MC company.
Makes no sense to me personaly.
The new badge is OK.
I liked the lighted logo on my 08 Vision and on my 11.
I won't change the badging on my bikes.
If I buy a new one I guess I will have get used to the new Badge or Just buy a Triumph T-Bird Storm . |
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Orlando, FL | Is this the official new badge? On all models? I too like that it does NOT sy polaris on it. BUt I like the old badge and do not understand the change. I would have prfered the same badge WIHOUT Polaris on it.
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Iron Butt
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Tri Cities, WA | victory is making an attempt at the younger crowd now. By the more aggresive type badging. Wait till 2013 when you all will see more advertising geared toward the 35 and yonger group. plus the new paint schemes are going that way as well. |
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Jal NM | Do yall want some cheese with that wine? |
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New Bohemia, VA | VisionNWRider - 2012-06-27 9:03 PM victory is making an attempt at the younger crowd now. By the more aggresive type badging. Wait till 2013 when you all will see more advertising geared toward the 35 and yonger group. plus the new paint schemes are going that way as well. whacha you tryin' to say, Willis? I think they're stabbing at a spectrum. Victory is also pushing toward the 1%ers and will be in the movie "Dead in 5 Heartbeats" based off of Sonny Barger's book of the same name. Also, Son's of Anarchy will have in season 5 Victorys, and it is rumored Sonny's Vision will be in a few episodes. Of course we can all make of things what we want to make out of it. It is still the dollars that will doing the voting.... |
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Broken Arrow, OK | I'll keep my lit badges thank you BUT I'm diggin' the new logo. I can see that puppy going large in some patches sewn on the back of my shirts, vests, etc. Cool looking logo to me, great for Vic clothing.
Why not 3D that thing and throw some LED's in it.
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Stockton, California | okie vision - 2012-06-27 6:24 PM I'll keep my lit badges thank you BUT I'm diggin' the new logo. I can see that puppy going large in some patches sewn on the back of my shirts, vests, etc. Cool looking logo to me, great for Vic clothing. Why not 3D that thing and throw some LED's in it. I'm with you. Glad I have the lighted badges. But the new logo is a much cleaner design and will definitely stand out on clothing. Taking the "Polaris est 1954" was also a good design choice. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | I wonder if the new badges would retro fit the older model of visions.. Like if your badge(s) burnt out ... |
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Rancho Cucamonga, CA | I would have preferred the old badge with the Polaris removed. It's like having a Harley that says AMF on it, we all know how well that went over. |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | I don't like the new Badge. I would rather see something like the Badges we have on our leathers (pictured below)
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Phenix City AL. | I like the new badge, simple and bold. |
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Phenix City AL. | I like the new badge, simple and bold. |
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Flowery Branch Ga | I like them both for differnt reasons. The 1% is a small but good market to go after as people try to copy that look. Look at HD in recent years. It's no surprise that there will be Victory's on SOA. HA advises for the show, Sonny Barger is huge in HA, he and Arlen Ness are close friends and he in huge with Victory.
SkooterRob-----That's funny. |
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flagstaff, AZ | jb.hatch - 2012-06-27 8:48 PM
I like the new badge, simple and bold.
YUP!!! |
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Iron Butt
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Central New York | I didn't buy my Vision for the badge, and never look at it. Could have fallen off 2k miles ago and I wouldn't even know. For me it's all about how them "wheels on the bike go round 'n round". What ever badge comes on my next Vision will be as insignificant as the one on my '08. |
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Lavon, TX | Oh man, now what am I going to do about my arm tat???
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Nebraska | Its all about selling brand appeal and selling tee shirts. The wife thought it looks stupid. My opinion is I cant see it when rolling so don't care either way. |
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Broken Arrow, OK | charbin - 2012-06-28 8:28 AM
Oh man, now what am I going to do about my arm tat???LOL, funny. Roll up the sleeve on the other arm and get busy! If you hurry, you could probably be numero uno on the new design! |
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San Antonio, Texas | I just wish I could get some clothing in my size with EITHER of the Vic badges!! |
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Beer Collins, Colorado (there is no fort) | Didn't care much for the old badge & the new one's not grabbing me much either. I always thought the Victory script was the best & classiest logo. I've had it on my '99 almost since day one and still think it's the best looking. The lighted badges are cool but a lighted script badge would be nicer-I'll have to start working on that-Brian
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Cabot Arkansas | I think the old lighted badge looks better on the Vision.Glad I bought a new 2012.Especially since kevinx didn't mention anything about new quick release trunk and bigger bags or a BIGGER motor or air condtioning or new style motorcycle tires that last longer than car tires or the new Victory fully synthetic oil that goes 5 years or 50k miles between changes and new paint that never has to be washed or waxed !
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Jal NM | I thought so too. I don't care what the badge looks like on the new vic's as it does not effect the ride of the bike one way or another. |
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| I heard it doesn't light up. |
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seattle, wa | Does this make my 08 worth more cuz I got the lighted badge?
I like the new logo. It's nothing earth shattering, but there's nothing wrong with it either.
I am dissappointed in Polaris for cutting cost on the Vision. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | rwilly - 2012-06-28 6:28 PM
Does this make my 08 worth more cuz I got the lighted badge?
I like the new logo. It's nothing earth shattering, but there's nothing wrong with it either.
I am dissappointed in Polaris for cutting cost on the Vision.
until your left badge stops working like my 08 did... lol |
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seattle, wa | Arkainzeye - 2012-06-28 6:58 PM
rwilly - 2012-06-28 6:28 PM
Does this make my 08 worth more cuz I got the lighted badge?
I like the new logo. It's nothing earth shattering, but there's nothing wrong with it either.
I am dissappointed in Polaris for cutting cost on the Vision.
until your left badge stops working like my 08 did... lol
Better buy a few replacements, wont me too long before they are discontinued.
But then again......it might not be too hard to come up with a custom/one of a kind replacement. The wires are already there, just replace the bulb and put on a new face. |
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LaGrange, GA | New badge looks like it should be on a soda machine made in 1955. |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Lights - Shmites - who gives a f**k.
BUT !!! - Victory is THROWING OUT it's connection to the WORLD - and going "USA USA USA" like a goddamned chant at the Olympics. Which sounds something like "WE ARE LIKE HARLEY" "WE ARE LIKE HARLEY" "WE ARE LIKE HARLEY". Well folks, STUFF THAT !!!!
I am CANADIAN - and proud to drive the BEST MOTORCYLE IN THE WORLD - and I announce to all who ask - "It is from POLARIS and is Made In The USA".
This new badge throws out the WORLD map - and throws out POLARIS - and throws out the 58 years of HISTORY of the company. that's BULLSHIT ....
and 'teeny brain' thinking - and that is so sad. Sorry ... IMHO
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Pittsburgh, PA | donetracey - 2012-06-29 12:19 AM
Lights - Shmites - who gives a f**k.
BUT !!! - Victory is THROWING OUT it's connection to the WORLD - and going "USA USA USA" like a goddamned chant at the Olympics. Which sounds something like "WE ARE LIKE HARLEY" "WE ARE LIKE HARLEY" "WE ARE LIKE HARLEY". Well folks, STUFF THAT !!!!
I am CANADIAN - and proud to drive the BEST MOTORCYLE IN THE WORLD - and I announce to all who ask - "It is from POLARIS and is Made In The USA".
This new badge throws out the WORLD map - and throws out POLARIS - and throws out the 58 years of HISTORY of the company. that's BULLSHIT ....
and 'teeny brain' thinking - and that is so sad. Sorry ... IMHO
you are right polaris does have 58+ years of history as a atv company etc.. Victory on the other hand does NOT have all those years so having something say 1950 something on our badge is useless and borderline misleading if you are referring to Victory, the bike people would be talking to you about at that time.. its not like victorys' are using polaris's motors and what not from their 50+ years of experience so the years mentioned means nothing. and you would have to be insane to NOT try and use the MADE IN USA to your advantage. in this economy with so many people out of work and so many jobs going over seas, Harley used the hell of of that slogan and its done them pretty well.. even now with their bikes being less and less (Made in USA) people still say it proudly.... I hear all the time i buy Harley cause its American made.. if thats the only reason why they buy HD then now they have another option...
Im sure if Victory thought mentioning the 1950's on their product was to their advantage they would use it! it sounds alot better than 1998/99. but its not true.. victory didnt come out then.. and if you dont like atvs and what not Who Cares when an PowerSports company was created..
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New York State | HD has the Bar and Shield
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New Bohemia, VA | Trekwolf164 - 2012-06-29 8:01 AM HD has the Bar and Shield Vic has the Bar and Cheese Wedge ...at least we get something to go with our w(h)ine.. |
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Southeast Iowa | The new badge does not impress me..........it looks like a lot of V8 styled logos from days gone by. The Victory "Tank Badge" had brand recognition that took 13 years to develop now for some reason the want to start over. They must have hired a new Marketing Manager that needs to earn his keep.
The good news is they will need a whole new line of shirts and coats. |
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Pittsburgh, PA | I like the winded v the best |
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Chattanooga, TN | It's starting to grow on me. I kind of like the nostalgic symbol/throwback to an earlier time. I really never did like the old symbol, and saw it as an obstacle to the brand, but their performance sold me. However, the phrase "The New American Motorcycle" doesn't really match the new badge which has a '50-ish style to it. I don't think the removal of the world is a slight to anybody except people who need one more thing in the world to get upset about. |
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