Went and Did it...

[Brando]

I made the purchase and picked it up yesterday from El Cajon Victory Indian. I am now the proud owner of a 2017 Victory Octane.

After trying the other sport-cruisers they had to offer I decided the Octane was it. Having ridden the Scout and Scout Sixty, it definitely IS NOT a Scout. While some things are shared between both models the Octane is still its own beast. More off-the-line power, more aggressive powerband, a little lower gearing, wheelie-happy, and more comfortable controls.

I am ecstatic with my purchase - partly due to getting the "bro deal" and ending up in a great spot on the money. I'll be riding it to Aliso Viejo Cars and Coffee tomorrow, too.

[Hard-Deck]

That is beautiful, have fun, be safe, ATGATT

[Gogar]

Looks great! Have fun!

[Seahawk]

I really like the look. Good angle:



Alaska

[vash]

Whoa!!! Niiiiicccceeee


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[Schrup]

I would ride that! Beautiful bike.

[JavaBrewer]

Not a fan of that style of bike but it looks great! Enjoy and 2nd the ATGATT

[Evans, Marv]

Sat on one of those in the San Diego Indian store. Liked it a lot but will be keeping my current bike.

[pcardude]

Now you can ride it to Alaska with everyone else.

[KevinTodd]

Nice scoot! Enjoy and keep the rubber side down.

[motion]

Originally Posted by pcardude

Now you can ride it to Alaska with everyone else.

Great idea.

Congrats on the new motorbike!

[MMARSH]

Very nice. Congrats. Safe travels.

[creaturecat]

enjoy the new toy!

[carambola]

That looks and sounds like fun, be safe.

[scottmandue]

Originally Posted by pcardude

Now you can ride it to Alaska with everyone else.

Ha ha... beat me to it.

If I had the $$$ for a cruiser the Victory would be high on my list, love the muscular look.

Have fun and be safe and watch out for coyotes

[gsxrken]

The engine looks purposeful. I like how they finally concede that its water-cooled and doesn't need the fins on the jugs as if it was air-cooled. This bike platform, with an ante of half the cost of similar HD's, might get a nice following and good aftermarket support.

BTW, is it really "Wheelie-happy"? That would be hilarious to see someone loft the front wheel on one of these.

[jwasbury]

Originally Posted by gsxrken

BTW, is it really "Wheelie-happy"? That would be hilarious to see someone loft the front wheel on one of these.

I'll never forget watching some redneck wheelie his VMax while helmet-less and with his helmet-less kid on the back. Somewhere in TN or NC near Deals Gap if memory serves.