Who thinks POLARIS will step up to the plate and build a modern version of THIS?

[JJ]

 

[JJ]

Meanwhile...I present to you...the LAST Victory Cross Country!

[Litre1000]

As a former Victory dealer...having owned a few Victorys...I now own two...they have to. I won’t buy a present day Indian. Build something special...that’s a different story now


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[kirb]

They are making moves, but that is a bold one. Not sure what an inline 4 would do for them in this market ruled by v-twins.

I like the move to the FTR1200. That shows an expanding target base.

I don't see them straying too far off what works.

[oilhed]

I would love, LOVE!, an air/oil cooled in line four. Not sure if you could with today's noise and emission regs. But something smaller like a Scout but with a steel tube frame, not a huge bike with lotsa alloy. 

[Calculon]

I was hopping for something smaller like an Arrow cause I like smaller bikes, but I'm guessing cost would kill that idea.

[Turin]

I think anything like that would immediately be compared to
 triumphs rocket 3.

[Aaron D.]

I don't think that's going to happen. I wouldn't if I were in charge.

[Travlr]

A buddy of mine in the cafe racer club has all the parts to build one.  That is an inline 4 mounted length wise.  I've visited with him about it.  Modern inline 4's are quite compact with most of the accessory stuff mounted behind the cylinders.  Probably not much longer than a 72 degree vee twin motor would be.  That would keep the wheelbase fairly short.  I think the BMW K100 had a relatively compact 59"/60" wheelbase.  Of course water cooling keeps the rear cylinders cool.  It's quite due able. 

M

[JJ]

Realistically, and most likely, it would be impractical and costly, but POLARIS certainly has the resources to pull it off.  A cool engineering experiment anyway. 

Would at least like to see a concept drawing from their design department....

[jas67]

Not sure what an inline 4 would do for them in this market ruled by v-twins.

Agreed.    Buyers in this market love the V-twin sound.

I would love, LOVE!, an air/oil cooled in line four. Not sure if you could with today's noise and emission regs. But something smaller like a Scout but with a steel tube frame, not a huge bike with lotsa alloy.

Air/oil cooled inline four?   Honda did it with the CB1100.   I don't know if that motor is Euro-4 (or later) compliant, but, I'll bet it likely is.
But, there just isn't much of a market for it.   Most people buying inline fours want maximum performance, which means water cooling.
Those who want an air cooled motor for simplicity's sake, want a twin -- less cylinders, less spark plugs, less valves, etc.
Those who want an air cooled motor for the classic looks, are also likely to want a twin.

[oilhed]

Air/oil cooled inline four?   Honda did it with the CB1100.   I don't know if that motor is Euro-4 (or later) compliant, but, I'll bet it likely is.

Those who want an air cooled motor for the classic looks, are also likely to want a twin.

Front to back crank but with vertical cylinders

[guzzisteve]

When the Indian name was being had for years ago there was a guy w/inline 4 trying to get the Indian name. Seems like he was in CO and it had a BMW airhead trans.

[ohiorider]

Agreed.    Buyers in this market love the V-twin sound.

Air/oil cooled inline four?   Honda did it with the CB1100.   I don't know if that motor is Euro-4 (or later) compliant, but, I'll bet it likely is.
But, there just isn't much of a market for it.   Most people buying inline fours want maximum performance, which means water cooling.
Those who want an air cooled motor for simplicity's sake, want a twin -- less cylinders, less spark plugs, less valves, etc.
Those who want an air cooled motor for the classic looks, are also likely to want a twin.

I agree with all you said in this post.  I really enjoyed both my W650 and Bonneville twins, to the tune of approx 50,000 miles on each.

I bought my CB1100 (leftover 2014 Black) for a very reasonable price. 

I've spent considerable time getting the suspension where it works for me, and I'm about there.

Re the engine ....... although I've owned several BMW K four cylinder bikes, and never had too many issues with them, it's taken me a good while to finally appreciate what a sweet engine Honda designed for the CB1100.  Agreed .... it doesn't have the 'soul' of a twin, especially a twin with 360 degree crank.  But for those riders who grew up on CB 750s, this bike has to be a wonderful experience, right from the first ride.

For a relatively inexpensive retro bike (especially a new leftover,) this thing runs like a train, whether you short shift it at 3000rpm, or spin it up to 5500rpm.  It'll wind higher, but I've found little reason to do so.

Re JJ's original question ..... I don't look for Polaris to step up and do an in line 4 like the old Indians. 

[Chuck in Indiana]

Front to back crank but with vertical cylinders

Be still, my beating heart.. 

[John Ulrich]

They would not sell enough to cover their costs.  Remember the......Rune?  I loved the styling.

[JJ]

They would not sell enough to cover their costs.  Remember the......Rune?  I loved the styling.

YES!!  The Honda Rune!!   Good memory recall!!

[Kiwi_Roy]

I want a Nimbus with exposed tappets


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[JJ]

I want a Nimbus with exposed tappets


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[Joliet Jim]

They would not sell enough to cover their costs.  Remember the......Rune?  I loved the styling.

The bike that runed the valkrie. Your taste is obviously in your mouth :) and from somebody with such a stylish bassa. So sad.

[Antietam Classic Cycle]

I want a Nimbus with exposed tappets


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Couple here: http://www.classic-motorcycles.nl/index.php/en/stocklist

Too expensive for me, I might be able to afford the Galletto. 

[Scott of the Sahara]

I think the modern version of the old Indian is the now old K-100 BMW.
I think 4 Cylinder Engines are boring.
I like the twin designs

[Jim Rich]

The old straight fours are undeniably cool and lust-worthy but a modern rendition would not have the stripped down essence that makes so many classic bikes appealing.  I had a mentor when I was a kid who told me stories about riding an Indian 4 when he was young.  He said he was too small to kick it over and had to ask his neighbor to kick start it for him to go for a ride.  He said they had a pretty good rocking motion when you blipped the throttle at a stop.

[JJ]

I think the modern version of the old Indian is the now old K-100 BMW.
I think 4 Cylinder Engines are boring.
I like the twin designs

aka..."The Flying Brick!!"

[twowheeladdict]

That is the question I asked when they announced the return of the name.