Victory Motorcycles To Make First European Public Appearance at the NEC Motorcycle Show

23rd November 2009

Visitors to the 2009 Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show, which kicks off this Friday at the NEC in Birmingham, will have the opportunity to take a first glimpse of the highly sought-after Victory Motorcycles CORE concept which will be making its first public appearance in Europe.

Designed and built by the Victory Motorcycles Industrial Team to show the future of performance cruisers, the CORE has been dubbed one of the most exciting motorcycle innovations in recent times. With minimalist looks incorporating a stylish ‘naked’ engine, futuristic body and hard-tail rear end, visitors will marvel at the next generation of motorcycle engineering and design.

Polaris Lead Industrial Designer Michael Song is known for his input on the Victory Vision luxury touring models which debuted in 2007 and is now behind the design of the CORE. Song, who will be on the Victory stand to answer questions on the new concept, commented:

“CORE is pure motorcycle. We wanted to strip everything that is not critical and build a motorcycle that borrows the production technologies we have incorporated into the Victory Vision. The frame and engine architecture of the Victory Vision was our inspiration however we wanted to make a statement beyond ‘custom’ and create something completely unique.”

Finlay McAllan, Managing Director of MCIE, added: “Launching bikes such as the Victory Motorcycles CORE concept are what gives the Carole Nash NEC Bike Show that added glitz and glamour missing from other UK motorcycle shows. We’ve been both fascinated and delighted by the number of leading manufacturers and independent bike builders who have opted to showcase their new products at the Show this year.”

The 2009 Carole Nash International Motorcycle and Scooter Show will offer an incredible selection of bikes, accessories and components with a range of interactive features, all of which will demonstrate to visitors of all ages what the industry has to offer. Those looking forward to Preview Day can take advantage of the £28 entry fee, which includes all the interactive features free of charge. For the remainder of the Show, adults looking to book in advance will once again receive savings on the on the door price.