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VICTORY NESS SIGNATURE SERIES What They Are: Limited-edition, only-for-2006 versions of the Vegas Jackpot that have been personally customized by Arlen and Cory Ness, two of the nation s most

Arlen s Bike (below): Has Supersonic Blue with gold and silver graphic bodywork, a silver engine and Supersonic Blue frame. It has Jagged Ness custom wheels and a custom seat cover from Danny Gray.

Performance? It s incredible because these bikes have the Freedom 100/6 drivetrain, 250mm rear tire, premium brakes and great handling. VICTORY TOURING CRUISER What is It?

Key Styling Points: The Touring Cruiser features classic cruiser styling, a split exhaust layout (one pipe on each side of the bike) and beautifully styled hard saddlebags.

1 VICTORY NESS SIGNATURE SERIES What They Are: Limited-edition, only-for-2006 versions of the Vegas Jackpot that have been personally customized by Arlen and Cory Ness, two of the nation s most respected custom builders. Key Styling Points: Custom is Standard when the Nesses style bikes, and these models feature numerous Ness billet and chrome accessories, drag bars, billet wheels and more. Arlen s Bike (below): Has Supersonic Blue with gold and silver graphic bodywork, a silver engine and Supersonic Blue frame. It has Jagged Ness custom wheels and a custom seat cover from Danny Gray. Cory s Bike (above): Has black bodywork with Faded Blue Flames, a black engine and black frame. It has Evil 7 custom wheels and a Danny Gray seat cover with a custom-stitched flame pattern. Performance? It s incredible because these bikes have the Freedom 100/6 drivetrain, 250mm rear tire, premium brakes and great handling. VICTORY TOURING CRUISER What is It? The popular and beautifully appointed Victory touring model with standard equipment such as hard lockable saddlebags, a high windshield, lower wind deflectors, freeway bars, and passenger floorboards. Key Styling Points: The Touring Cruiser features classic cruiser styling, a split exhaust layout (one pipe on each side of the bike) and beautifully styled hard saddlebags. Power: This mileage master is powered by the proven Freedom 92/5 drivetrain, the 92-cu.-in. V-twin and smooth 5-speed transmission. Surprises? The Touring Cruiser has a very light feel on the road and it has smooth and easy handling. It has dual front brake rotors so you can ride 2-up and have touring cargo on-board and still enjoy smooth, reliable braking. Did You Know? The King Richard Petty has a Touring Cruiser painted in Petty Blue and white that he has ridden on the Kyle Petty Charity Ride several times. 26 ESCAPE! VICTORY VEGAS What it Is: The Vegas launched the Victory styling revolution and it remains a stunner. For 2006, it rolls with an extra dose of Freedom muscle. Key Styling Points: Check out the beautiful bodywork. There s a raised spine running along the fenders and down the back of the fuel tank, and the tank has scalloped sides. The design and workmanship are outstanding. Power: The Vegas now has the Freedom 100/6 drivetrain, so riders will enjoy extra power and the smooth highway ride of a 6-speed overdrive. Surprises? Even with all its beautiful styling, the Vegas gets customized or personalized by virtually every owner. Riders tap into the Pure Victory accessories collection and make the Vegas their own.

VICTORY KINGPIN What is It? A road-owning cruiser with a confidence-inspiring feel on the open road and sleek, smooth styling.

It has a stylish, split-tail fuel tank similar to that of the Vegas, and the Kingpin has a road-holding, meaty, 130mm front tire that long riders love.

It s no surprise that Kingpin riders like Peggy Owens of Tucson, AZ, are rolling up big mileage. Peggy put 20,000 on her Kingpin in the first year she owned it.

A Kingpin Deluxe is a Kingpin with the Deluxe Touring Package, which includes the windshield, lower wind deflectors, saddlebags, passenger floorboards and passenger backrest.

The Rebel has pre-curved arms for riding comfort and the Vanson A.I.R. (Air Induction Ram; patent pending) sleeve ventilation system.

2 VICTORY KINGPIN What is It? A road-owning cruiser with a confidence-inspiring feel on the open road and sleek, smooth styling. Key Styling Points: The Kingpin is instantly recognizable by its flowing fenders. It has a stylish, split-tail fuel tank similar to that of the Vegas, and the Kingpin has a road-holding, meaty, 130mm front tire that long riders love. Power: Like the Vegas, the Kingpin for 06 has the incredible Freedom 100/6 package an ideal combination of power and overdrive for touring riders. Surprises? It s no surprise that Kingpin riders like Peggy Owens of Tucson, AZ, are rolling up big mileage. Peggy put 20,000 on her Kingpin in the first year she owned it. With its meaty front tire and inverted forks, it handles beautifully and tracks true and easy, even in the wind on the open road. Did You Know? A Kingpin Deluxe is a Kingpin with the Deluxe Touring Package, which includes the windshield, lower wind deflectors, saddlebags, passenger floorboards and passenger backrest. THE REBEL Vanson Leathers, the legendary maker of leathers for racers and avid touring riders, has created the Victory Men s Rebel Jacket using premium-grade Firenze leather. The Rebel has pre-curved arms for riding comfort and the Vanson A.I.R. (Air Induction Ram; patent pending) sleeve ventilation system. It also has rear exhaust vents, a comfortable perforated nylon liner and sharplooking Victory branding. LOAD & RIDE Hammer riders will be able to enjoy extended touring with this Hammer Luggage Rack (Item No ). This rack installs easily and provides a handy place to secure a cargo bag carrying essential travel gear. Its look complements the flowing lines of the Hammer styling, and it is polished and chrome-plated for a great look and long-term durability. For Hammer riders who want to enjoy longer days in the saddle, here s an ideal gear carrier. CUSTOM ORDER PROGRAM The Victory assembly plant becomes your personal custom shop when you order a 2006 Victory through the Victory Custom Order Program. Between now and Oct. 31, 2005, order a 2006 Victory and it will be built specially for you. Choose the model, colors, wheels and accessories packages and more. Go to and use the Victory Custom Order Program configurator to create your dream bike. Save the bike, then order it through your Victory dealer. The order period runs through Oct. 31, ESCAPE! 27

3 Our Victory Motorcycles bring us together, but the highlight of motorcycle rallies across the country is the people. Just as no two Victory models are alike, so, too, are their riders distinct. Our common bond is the Victory riding experience, and again, those experiences are unique to each of us. So we meet at rallies to trade stories, show off our chrome and build new and lasting friendships. 28 ESCAPE!

4 More and more people are taking a ride on a Victory and never look back. As a matter of fact, Victory riders are the fastest growing community of riders in America. One ride is usually all it takes! ESCAPE! 29

THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE VICTORY RIDERS ASSOCIATION Victory riders have their own website: The Victory Riders Association (VRA) page on the Victory website.

There s also Victory event news and coverage, letters from Victory riders and video in the Victory TV section. To access the VRA page, just go to www.victorymotorcycles.

You ll be linked to a page that feels like a VRA clubhouse, with riders showing off their bikes, talking about group rides and suggesting routes to rallies.

Check it out, bookmark it and stop back often. WWW.VICTORYMOTORCYCLES.

5 THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE VICTORY RIDERS ASSOCIATION Victory riders have their own website: The Victory Riders Association (VRA) page on the Victory website. The VRA page is where you ll find dozens of photos or Victory riders and their personalized, customized bikes. There s also Victory event news and coverage, letters from Victory riders and video in the Victory TV section. To access the VRA page, just go to and click on Victory Riders Association. You ll be linked to a page that feels like a VRA clubhouse, with riders showing off their bikes, talking about group rides and suggesting routes to rallies. It s also where riders will learn about updates to the VRA member benefits package. Victory riders are always welcome to submit photos and letters via victorymailbag@polarisind.com. The new VRA website is fresh, fast, newsy and fun. Check it out, bookmark it and stop back often. CLICK ON VICTORY RIDERS ASSOCIATION When Kyle Petty steered his Victory into the Victory Junction Gang Camp on July 31, it signaled the end of another highly successful Kyle Petty Charity Ride (KPCR). It was the 11th annual ride led by the NASCAR racer, who, with his wife Pattie, founded the camp in Randleman, NC, for children with chronic illnesses. Victory has been a long-time major sponsor of the charity rides and the camp, which opened in This year s KPCR started in Portland, Oregon, on July 23 and stopped at the Victory final assembly plant in Spirit Lake, Iowa, on Day 6. Victory representatives on the ride at various stages included Polaris CEO Tom Tiller, President and COO Bennett Morgan, Victory General Manager Mark Blackwell and Ross Thacker, the volunteer VRA Victory Ride Coordinator from Colorado Springs, Colorado. Ross rode with the KPCR on Days 3-5, then stayed in Spirit Lake for the American Victory Rally, July To see photos and expanded coverage of the KPCR, visit the Victory website at 30 ESCAPE!

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