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Victory Motorcycles 1998-2017 Hardcover – April 2, 2018

by Lee Klancher (Author), Michael Dapper (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 160 ratings
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With the 1998 debut of its V92C, Victory Motorcycles became the New American Motorcycle. Victorys innovative, stylish heavyweight cruiser motorcycles attracted a loyal, hard-riding following, but not the market share needed to survive. This richly illustrated book covers the brand s history model-by-model and analyzes why the parent company announced in early 2017 that its Victory division would cease operation. This book also features a full reprint of the collectible first Victory history from 1998, The Victory Motorcycle.
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    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Octane Press
  4. Publication date
    April 2, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.8 x 11 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    193774793X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1937747930
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Michael Dapper was a Polaris employee when a locked war room in corporate headquarters hosted discussions that led to the company entering the motorcycle business. He was there when Al Unser, Jr., rode into the spotlight on a pre-production V92C in 1997, and he received a personal call from the corporate office the day the brand died. As a freelance writer, Dapper wrote all forms of brand communications for Victory throughout its 20-year run. He also worked for the brand at rallies and events nationwide. He has ridden versions of every Victory production model and has completed seven Iron Butt rides on Victory models--including the High-Ball.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Octane Press (April 2, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 193774793X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1937747930
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.8 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 160 ratings

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  1. Michael Dapper

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    Michael Dapper has been a professional writer and editor for nearly 40 years, with his work appearing in daily newspapers, magazines, books, and online for numerous clients. He has written extensively about motorsports, especially motorcycles, since the mid-1980s. After working in-house at Polaris, he became a freelancer in 1996. He has done contract work for numerous clients, especially Victory Motorcycles and Indian Motorcycle.

    Along with his three books, Dapper’s work appears on the Fuel Blog on the Octane Press website.

    He has completed 10 Iron Butt rides (so far), and lives in Minnesota with his wife, two daughters, and 3-legged handicapable cat.

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    Lee Klancher is a writer and photographer specializing in testosterone-fueled topics. His writing and photography has appeared in more than 20 books, a dozen large-format calendars, and hundreds of feature magazine articles. Favorite subjects include dream garages, motorcycle racers, old farm tractors, and breweries. Assignments have taken him piranha fishing in the Bolivian Amazon, soaking up truck driver wisdom in Alaskan dive bars, and climbing Slovenia's Mount Triglav.

    His work can be seen in his books and calendars, on social media (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). You can also read Lee's work on the Fuel blog on the Octane Press website.

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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160 global ratings
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Not like new condition!
Advertised as like new condition, it came with a sliced dust cover which also goes into book cover. The plastic or was wrapped in was unharmed, so it had to be packaged that way.The book itself is interesting and informative, giving some insight into Polaris' decision to start, and end, this great American motorcycle brand.
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myra
5.0 out of 5 stars Present for son-in-law
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2022
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Was a great present for a Victory owner!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good understanding of how and why it was so reliable
Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2020
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I unfortunately bought a Victory 4 months before they ended production. Fortunately it turned out to be a great bike. I enjoy reading about the development of the brand that later gave Polaris the confidence to buy Indian.
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Robert McKay
5.0 out of 5 stars The understanding of how Victory came about.
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2018
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I was very impressed with this book. Gives a lot of detail I didn’t know about the Victory motorcycle and how it came about.
I would recommend it to any Victory owner. After hearing about the way they where made I realize more why I enjoy my Victory Vision motorcycle so much.
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t.d.ham
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice keep sake
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2019
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A friend gave me the first book by the author and I wanted the 2nd also. Very nice details and story about the bikes I love. This is a great book and every Vic owner should have one.
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Chris
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for Victory owners
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2018
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Well put together history. Well researched and great photos. A must read for any serious bike owner who enjoys understanding the history of a motorcycle. All the more interesting (and sad) in light of Victory's shutdown
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Daryl P Hutsko
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for Victory owners
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2020
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Great book , full history of the Victory line. only made for 15yrs . Victory owners should like this book.
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Miguel A.
4.0 out of 5 stars Victory History is Spot on!
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2022
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I originally purchased this with the intention of finding out of my 2010 Victory Cross Country was available with the “Victory Motorcycles” silver logo on each side of the gas tank. It didn’t give you the breakdown of options for each motorcycle but more so the creation of the brand. It was an amazing Cinderella story that sadly came to an end. These motorcycles I believe will become instant classics with their engineering genius and styling. I hope someone prints a new book showing all the options available for each Bike and if there are any rare ones among the many. All in all, this helps me greatly appreciate my motorcycle even more than I did before. The only reassuring thing I have found is that Victory is being infused into the Indian brand so in a way, the Victory brand still lives on through Indian motorcycles.
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Rodney John Tombleson
5.0 out of 5 stars The Victory Motorcycle story must be told and here it is...
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
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Thoroughly enjoy this book. Pictures are great. Development of the engineering history was fun to read.
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LeeAnne Knapp
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2021
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I bought this as a gift for my husband ~ he loves it ~ if you’re into victory motorcycles I’m sure you’ll appreciate this book
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Wolf in der Wenge
5.0 out of 5 stars Alles über die Kultmarke Victory ( leider in nicht ganz einfachem Englisch)
Reviewed in Germany on August 27, 2021
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Topp Info über Alles was mit Anfang und Ende der Kultmarke zu tun hat.
Alle je gebauten Modelle sind enthalten, auch Prototypen und Concept Bikes.
Tolle Insiderinfos leider in nicht ganz einfachem Englisch beschrieben.
Was mir fehlt: die einzelnen Stückzahlen der Signature Modelle.(alle Signatures haben eine Plankette mit Nummer aber von wieviel produzierten Signatures je Modell lässt sich nicht herausfinden.)
Ach ja: ärgerlich, ich musste relativ viel Zoll bezahlen.
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damumu
5.0 out of 5 stars Collector
Reviewed in France on June 9, 2018
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Acheté pour mon mari car nous sommes possesseurs d'une moto de la marque qui n'existe plus...
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must for Victory motorcycle enthusiasts
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 31, 2018
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Well written and informative book. Great photos and illustrations along with insight into parent company Polaris. A must have for Victory enthusiasts. Not cheap but worth the money.
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Andrew
5.0 out of 5 stars A History of Victory
Reviewed in Australia on December 19, 2020
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Great book for the Victory Enthusiasts
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