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Springfield Mo. | Been driving to Maine via Niagara Falls the last couple of days and so far on this 1500 mile trip, I've seen only 1 Victory Vision and have seen 9 Can Am Spyder tours. Never would have expected that ratio. I guess I started keeping score after seeing 6 Can Ams before my first Vis. Wierd. |
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elgin mn | lots of visions were in Spirit Lake over the weekend
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Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | It didn't cross my mind until you mentioned it, but you're right. I defininately see more Spyders than Visions. I think I see more Spyders than Victorys. |
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New Bohemia, VA | What's with the out of class comparison? Who gives a rat's pootuti about how many can ams there are, I don't, and they don't have any comparison to a Vision or Victory. I don't get the point of your post, can ams are for the yuppies and those who want to ride 3-wheel road ATVs. |
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GREEN RIVER, WY | Just got mine last month 2012 bronze mist AbS my wife loves it want to ride all the time now |
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| varyder - 2012-08-19 10:32 PM
What's with the out of class comparison? Who gives a rat's pootuti about how many can ams there are, I don't, and they don't have any comparison to a Vision or Victory. I don't get the point of your post, can ams are for the yuppies and those who want to ride 3-wheel road ATVs.
lol A little strong on the response - but I agree!
Anyone can ride a Spyder. My understanding is that it doesn't take any special training or skill to operate one and you can earn a MC license on one. As such, nearly anyone and everyone can ride one.
My guess is that if you took most Spyder riders and asked them to ride a 2-wheeler, they would be challenged by it.
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| We sold the wife's Yamaha V-Star 1100 last year and we picked her up a new Spyder this spring. She loves it and enjoys riding again.
When you see us on the road you will get 1 Vision and 1 Spyder.
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Brighton, TN | Don't knock it till you try it. Them cAn-AM Spyders are one fun little contraption. Ride one lightly agressive and you might change your mind. the thing is well balanced and just like a good sports car you can very EASILY control the direction it goes with throttle input. High revving and plenty of gumption out of almost 1000cc's. If I get a chance I will own one of the little rocket ships to go right along with my big rocket ship. The little sporty one not the tour one.
I need to go look and see what the times are being put down in the 1320.
Ya know for a guy who likes to advocate riding and it don't matter what it is you ride, seems you'd be the first to step up and wave and talk bikes. When the time comes to find a trike, I'll be looking at one of those. This little bit was for VahoneryRider. |
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| Love my Vision!!!! I get bugs in my teeth from grinning when I ride lol! |
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New Bohemia, VA | My point is comparing a Vision or any motorcycle with a can am is, well, no comparison. 3 wheels will never = 2 wheels. |
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| pollolittle - 2012-08-20 8:02 AM
Don't knock it till you try it. Them cAn-AM Spyders are one fun little contraption. Ride one lightly agressive and you might change your mind. the thing is well balanced and just like a good sports car you can very EASILY control the direction it goes with throttle input. High revving and plenty of gumption out of almost 1000cc's. If I get a chance I will own one of the little rocket ships to go right along with my big rocket ship. The little sporty one not the tour one.
I need to go look and see what the times are being put down in the 1320.
Ya know for a guy who likes to advocate riding and it don't matter what it is you ride, seems you'd be the first to step up and wave and talk bikes. When the time comes to find a trike, I'll be looking at one of those. This little bit was for VahoneryRider.
Several google searches show 1/4 mile times ranging from 14.1 seconds to the OMG staggering 17.5 seconds (@87mph) reported by Motorcycle USA. I would hardly refer to that as even a little rocket ship. Just sayin'.... |
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Nebraska | A lot of Visions at the AVR. But it was totally dominated by cross bikes. Never seen so many of one model up there since we were all on "C" models |
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Brighton, TN | It is one of those you have to learn its power band. The thing doesn't get motivated till around 5k, if I remember correctly. That thing has got to be dang near as quick as a vision. It almost has a two stroke powerband, just lugs along till 5k, then slaps you back quite abrutly like it is on the pipe. I have to ride one again. I can't imagine that thing putting down 17.5. Somebody lost their MAN Card that day.
couple of you folks have one chime in. |
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New Bohemia, VA | I've been looking at the Kenworth W900 with a 485, a real classic and great for the long haul... |
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Jasper, MO | A look at the 2011 Can-Am RS(the sporty one) website specs shows a dry weight of 699 pounds, HP 106@8500 RPM, TQ 77@6250 RPM, and a listed top speed of 110 MPH.
The 2011 Can-Am RT (touring version) shows a dry weight of 929 pounds, HP of 100 @7500 RPM, TQ of 80 @ 5000 RPM, and no top speed listed.
Motorcycle USA did a three way comparison of the touring flagships from Honda, BMW, and Can-Am. The Can-Am ran a quarter mile of 17.50 @ 86.96 MPH. the Goldwing ran 14.11 @ 105.60, and the BMW ran 12.65 @ 118.30 http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/831/10937/Motorcycle-Article/2011-Can...
I know from past experience that the older Goldwings ran quicker quarter mile times in the high 12s to low 13's. Honda changed the ECU mapping on the newer ones to address overheating problems and they're slower. There are lots of Visions and Victory Cross Country Tour bikes (comparing touring bikes to touring bikes) running high to mid 12s.
They're probably fun, but I don't think anybody on a Victory, Honda, or BMW touring bike needs to worry about getting passed by one if the bike pilot doesn't want them to.
Ronnie
Edited by rdbudd 2012-08-20 11:53 AM
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New Bohemia, VA | but, I would be passing you in my W900 Kenworth and be long down the road at your first 200 mile gas stop |
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Virginia, MN | Just returned from a 4500 mile trip with a couple days in the Sturgis area. Saw 12 visions during the trip and talked to 4 of the owners. Al very very happy Vision owners! I love this bike! |
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Denver, Iowa | I like how rare Visions are.
If Visions were as common as Harleys, we wouldn't get noticed either. It seems the only way they get noticed is to throw some ear-drum shattering pipes on it and rev it up every two seconds or so. I don't want that.
I kinda like all the attention I get at the gas stations. And it's just because people can't get over its looks!
Edited by Godspeed 2012-08-20 4:02 PM
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Jasper, MO | varyder - 2012-08-20 11:58 AM
but, I would be passing you in my W900 Kenworth and be long down the road at your first 200 mile gas stop
True. But then I would just pass you again so you could catch me in another 200 miles.  We could play tag for 1500 to 1700 miles (the range of the W900).
Ronnie
Edited by rdbudd 2012-08-20 8:30 PM
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Iron Butt
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Anderson, IN (48mi NE of downtown Indianapolis) | Speaking of trucks, the new Freightliner Revolution could be haulin our bikes soon. Like the Vision, it has some forward thinking.
Edited by victoryvisiontour 2012-08-20 9:12 PM
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New Bohemia, VA | True that. On my way to California I passed some of the same trucks and even cars, time and time again along I-70. Even on different days. |
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Springfield Mo. | There was no point to my post or comparison, only an observation so lighten up. Ok, I've seen more trikes on this trip than Can Am Spyders. There, everybody happy. |
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New Bohemia, VA | Harbiejoe - 2012-08-19 9:21 PM Been driving to Maine via Niagara Falls the last couple of days and so far on this 1500 mile trip, I've seen only 1 Victory Vision and have seen 9 Can Am Spyder tours. Never would have expected that ratio. I guess I started keeping score after seeing 6 Can Ams before my first Vis. Wierd. |
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Santa Maria CA | speaking of where all the Vision are. Just did a trip from California to Mississippi and back about 4800 miles and only saw 2 other Vision on the trip. |
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Aberdeen SD | they are up in the north country where we can extend our riding season |
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, WI | At the top of the world!!!! |
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Springfield Mo. | Made it to Cape Cod. Up to 11 Can Am Spyders and 3 Victory Visions. Of Course, as I have said, this does not represent comparison of the two completely different vehicles, but only an observation. |
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Georgia, west of Atlanta | On my western trip I saw around 60-70 Visions in 19 days and 7052 miles.........Maybe 100 Cross Country's |
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Akron, Ohio | I hate to say where mine is, a bone yard in southern Ohio. :-( |
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northwest florida | windshield is too low if you get bugs in your teeth...lol |
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| Glad to hear there are Visions somewhere. I just took a 3K round trip from Illinois to San Antonio over 2 and a half weeks and not only didn't see another Vision --- I didn't see another Victory. I must admit that with all the CC media and push I wonder of Victory is abandoning great rides like the Vision or even the Kingpin.
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| Just finished up the ALR Legacy Run and out of 383 bikes I was the only Vision. |
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| The Kingpin is history. |
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| lowtone9 - 2012-08-25 5:16 AM
The Kingpin is history.
Is that your opinion or did I miss an announcement? I hope it's not history. The Kingpin -- especially the 8-Ball is
hard to beat for a general around town cruiser. Like the Vision, it just fit right. I liked the way it handled a lot better than the Vegas. But then again, if it does go the way of the Dodo, the prices on the used ones should drop. |
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New Bohemia, VA | Yep, the Kingpin is under the "Boardwalk" forever more... I just hope they don't send the Vision "Cross Country". Wait, what am I saying, 2013 is the last year for the Vision, yeah, that's it. |
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Marietta, GA | Ok people are looking for Visions. Is there a thread (or has anyone seen) a VV in a TV show or a Movie? HD's are everywhere, has anyone ever seen a vision? References could be fun to track.
Dan
Wannabe Vision rider - maybe next season |
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Tourer
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| When I took the factory tour at the AVR I did not see them building any Vision's anywhere...Perhaps we were on the wrong shift or wrong day???? |
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New Bohemia, VA | luterdan - 2012-08-26 6:06 PM Ok people are looking for Visions. Is there a thread (or has anyone seen) a VV in a TV show or a Movie? HD's are everywhere, has anyone ever seen a vision? References could be fun to track. Dan Wannabe Vision rider - maybe next season Rumor has it that Sonny, Lenny "The Pimp" will be riding his Vision in the SOA season five. Sonny will also be releasing the movie in the fall "Dead in 5 Heartbeats" based on Sonny's life, of real accounts during his life, with the lead character riding a Hardball as well as 5 other Victorys also appearing, but no Vision. |
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Pitt Meadows, BC Canada | Pleeeezzzzeeee - all VISION owners - bury your Vision in your yard, a swamp, or dismantle it for parts.
The reason I have explained for YEARS that I want you all to do this - is because I WANT TO OWN THE ONLY ONE - THE BEST EVER.
Yah, I know, I'm selfish. But that's the way I've ALWAYS felt about my SPCSHP.
Plan B is for all of you to 'customize' your Vision - that way my STOCK Vision will always look 'Custom'. C'mon people - let's see some co-operation out there .....
..... why do you guys fight me on this, sheesh !
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Jal NM | Nope Don not going to do that for you. I'm going to keep my Vision stock as she came. |
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Huntsville On Canada | Rained out on Skyline Drive. On the way to VMC meet.
Photo too big. New tablet, have to figure it out.
Edited by Jackfrost 2012-08-27 3:54 AM
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New Bohemia, VA | donetracey - 2012-08-27 12:00 AM Pleeeezzzzeeee - all VISION owners - bury your Vision in your yard, a swamp, or dismantle it for parts. The reason I have explained for YEARS that I want you all to do this - is because I WANT TO OWN THE ONLY ONE - THE BEST EVER. Yah, I know, I'm selfish. But that's the way I've ALWAYS felt about my SPCSHP. Plan B is for all of you to 'customize' your Vision - that way my STOCK Vision will always look 'Custom'. C'mon people - let's see some co-operation out there ..... ..... why do you guys fight me on this, sheesh ! if rumors are true, the Vision will be a TV star and everyone will want one...They don't Midnight Cherry any longer though, the true, fastest, classic Vision... |
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Sullivan, IN United States | The 18th I was on a Ride United ( United Way) ride. 130 bikes mine only Vision. Picked Best Bike by independant. |
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New Bohemia, VA | I can't wait to get an Indian, you rarely, if ever see one, but when you do, WOW! |
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Springfield Mo. | Final tally after 3900 mile trip. 15 Can AM Spyders spotted and 5 Visions spotted. Also saw 6 motorcycles with sidecars which seems really unusual. Don't know why I kept track, but really felt like I'd see more Visions on the road. |
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Stockton, California | Was headed up Highway 88 (in NorCal) on Labor Day with another Vision owner. Saw two Visions coming the opposite direction. So 4 Visions on the same Highway. |
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