Honda copies Victory?
1 - 20 of 91 Posts
To me, the tear drop tank, 21" front tire, and handlebars are really similar. Also, the Sabre has the same front and rear fenders as the Vegas and the Stateline has the same as the Kingpin. It's really obvious. Good thing Victory added bullet headlights this year....
Joined
·
420 Posts
I don't mean to be offensive, but the Japanese are famous for copying other people's designs and making their own product. I can say this because I worked for a major Japanese technology company for over 7 years... there is nothing innovative about them from a new product/invention standpoint. They shine when it comes to taking a pre-existing product and making performance improvements.
You have to understand, this is a culture that was xenophobic and closed off from the rest of the world for thousands of years and only started embracing outside influences a mere century ago. Their culture is like a sponge now, pulling a lot of their influence from the West. Although they are an older society, their global presence is quite young. And like all young kids they mimic a lot of what they see while learning.
You have to understand, this is a culture that was xenophobic and closed off from the rest of the world for thousands of years and only started embracing outside influences a mere century ago. Their culture is like a sponge now, pulling a lot of their influence from the West. Although they are an older society, their global presence is quite young. And like all young kids they mimic a lot of what they see while learning.
Joined
·
234 Posts
The Stateline list for over 11,000.00 for a 1300. Why in the world would I want a KP or Vegas look-alike when I could get an 8-ball for a grand or two more with a much larger powerplant and the "real thing"?
Joined
·
1,610 Posts
Big radaitor in front and its has a shaft drive I am not seeing any Victory in that and if you have seen one of these up close you see its not American at all or a Vic for that matter.
Joined
·
23,463 Posts
I don't see the resemblance to Victory at all.
I also don't see whyHonda makes so many different versions of their 1300:
Fury
VTX 1300C
VTX 1300R
VTX 1300T
Saber
Stateline
Interstate
Do they really think the 1300cc market will support SEVEN different 1300cc products?
Joined
·
44 Posts
The real question will be when the NEW wing comes out 2012 to see how much they steal from the Vision.
Joined
·
23,463 Posts
Non sequitur.dsjr70 said:
Joined
·
12,236 Posts
I know it is not logical to you, you think every one in the world should ride a 100ci bike or larger. Shame the rest of the world for wanting a lighter cooler running bike with almost equal performance... Shame on them those socialist...lolHalf_Crazy said:
Half Crazy, take a look:
Stateline:
Kingpin
Sabre:
Vegas:
Exact dupes? No. But there are a lot of similarities and this is new for Honda. These were introduced after the Fury... Anyway, that was my first thought when I saw them in the showroom.
Joined
·
23,463 Posts
1 - 20 of 91 Posts
