Victory Motorcycles Unveiled 1200cc Ignition Concept at 2015 EICMA

The renowned American manufacturer, Victory Motorcycles has reported a production version for the engine which propelled the Project 156. Project 156 is a highly discussed Victory and Roland Sands Designs collaboration that took part in the 2015 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in June this year. The manufacturer says that the arrangement of the engine will soon power its upcoming 1200cc class motorcycle. The Ignition Concept has been constructing the first pre-production engine off company’s portfolio in Osceola, Wisconsin. It comes with an aggressive attitude that totally matches to its looks.

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European builder Urs Erbacher crafted the engine, which was designed to be the proper apex predator of its class. Erbacher is known for its European FIA drag racing titles and custom motorcycle building. The bike he made is all aggressively styled, long swept, twin-powered machines that show an uncompromising attitude.

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“I’m proud not only of this build but what it represents for the future of the Victory Motorcycles brand,” Erbacher says. He also said, “Getting full reigns to wrap the new engine in an interesting bike is a real highlight in my career, and from what I can see any production bike utilizing this powertrain will be a fantastic ride.”

Victory’s General Manager Rod Krois was also keen about the new line: “Project 156 is a purpose-built racer that took our engine design to one of the most challenging races on the planet – it was a proving ground like no other that set the bar very high for our team. This engine platform will deliver on the promise of modern American muscle that is in the DNA of every current and future product we sell. Victory will continue to aggressively plot a new course for itself and where an American motorcycle brand can go.”

Steve Menneto, President of the Polaris Motorcycles Division, pulls the curtain from the future of Victory: “Our new engine, Urs’ concept and news we’ll be sharing at the IMS in New York City will plot the direction not only of this fantastic new platform but of this brand. We will continue to design and build the best motorcycles in every class we compete.”

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The Ignition Concept comes with a liquid cooled, four valve DOHC engine along with a 60-degree V angle. The company confirmed that more information about this will be revealed shortly. Erbacher integrated a 2-1 exhaust with handmade headers attached to an Akrapovic? muffler. The suspension system consists of adjustable 50mm Marzocchi forks at the front and an adjustable Ohlins shock at the rear. Front suspension travel is listed at 120 mm and 76 mm in the back. Further, it sports red aluminum 17-in wheels at the both front and rear end that help it to cut down the overall weight while also paying homage to the original Project 156 bike. Besides this, it features a dual disc Brembo M4 Monobloc brake at the front and a rear single disc OEM  at the rear that offers a good stopping power.

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