Victory's Vision for 2008
Graphically demonstrating that they don't see their future walking in Harley's shadow, Victory have shown their radical new tourer for the first time - and no, it's not a concept, it's a production model!

Combining Ness's swooping curves, Victory's proven 100/6 Freedom motor, more than a hint of classic streamliner from this angle and a host of modern luxuries, it grows on you very quickly, once you get over the stubby front end.

With a height-adjustable electric windscreen and deflectors, low seat (as in Low Rider country) and an engine that we know to be a hard working but understressed torque-monster and a style sets it apart from anything from any other manufacturer, it should be well-received in the US in one of its two guises: Touring and Street separated by a stylised top box. No information yet regarding whether its swooping styling compromises its luggage capacity, but hopefully not if it's going to give Gold Wings and BeeEms a run for their money and realise its potential.