Victory Motorcycle Show 2001 - 2002, New York City.

The 2001 International Bike Show, Manhattan December 30, 2001

In the early 1990s, motorcycles were a â€œwhat if?â€¦â€ topic of discussion among executives at Polaris Industries Inc. Today, the answer to those â€œwhat ifâ€ discussions is the history-making Victory Motorcycles division of Polaris. As one of the worldâ€™s leading manufacturers of recreational off-road vehicles, Polaris was well-positioned to become the first new U.S. manufacturer of full-sized motorcycle in over 60 years. The company has the required engineering and manufacturing capabilities, and a staff that loves to ride. Developmental work began on the first Victory in 1994, and the first Victory test â€œmuleâ€â€”an early prototype used for extensive testingâ€”was built in 1995. On February 19, 1997, Polaris announced its plans to enter the motorcycle business, and on June 26 of that year, the Victory V92C was introduced. Victory drivetrains (V-twin engine and five-speed transmission) are assembled in Osceola, Wisconsin, and final assembly is done in Spirit Lake, Iowa, where the first production model was built on July 4th, 1998. â€œThe New American Motorcycleâ€ is a history maker and an award-winner: The V92C was named â€œBest Cruiserâ€ by Cycle World magazine in 1998, and won â€œCruiser of the Yearâ€ honors from Motorcycle Cruiser magazine in 1999.