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Is The Octane The Best Victory You Can Buy?

Is The Octane The Best Victory You Can Buy?

A stripped-down cruiser with lots of power.

By Zac Kurylyk 23 July 2020

Motorcycle History

Victory’s Obituary

Victory’s Obituary

Victory Motorcycles is no more. Here's a look at what happened in Victory’s Obituary, written by our own, Chris Cope.

By Chris Cope 10 January 2017

Polaris Pulls Plug on Victory Motorcycles

Polaris Pulls Plug on Victory Motorcycles

Victory Motorcycles is no more, as Polaris decides to pull the plug on the brand.

By Chris Cope 09 January 2017

Victory Posts Operation Octane Winners

Victory Posts Operation Octane Winners

Victory Motorcycles has released the winners form the Operation Octane custom bike builder contest. These are some sweet custom Twins right here baby!

By Tod Rafferty 09 December 2016

Wait a Second… What’s Going on at Victory?

Wait a Second… What’s Going on at Victory?

CARB documents have us thinking Victory may bring back the Judge.

By Chris Cope 26 August 2016

Stunt Rider Aaron Colton to Unveil Custom Victory Octane

Stunt Rider Aaron Colton to Unveil Custom Victory Octane

Stunt Rider Aaron Colton to Unveil Custom Victory OctaneStreet freestyle rider Aaron Colton says he’s customizing a Victory Octane to be revealed as...

By Chris Cope 01 August 2016

Victory Reveals 2017 Model Year Line-Up

Victory Reveals 2017 Model Year Line-Up

Victory Reveals 2017 Model Year Line-UpVictory Motorcycles Reveals 2017 Model Year Line-Up Victory Motorcycles has shared its 2017 Model Year...

By Chris Cope 28 July 2016

Victory Sees Double Success at Pikes Peak

Victory Sees Double Success at Pikes Peak

Victory Motorcycles is celebrating after a successful weekend at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

By RideApart Staff 27 June 2016

Dunlop, Victory Earn 2nd Place at Isle of Man TT

Dunlop, Victory Earn 2nd Place at Isle of Man TT

Dunlop, Victory Earn 2nd Place at Isle of Man TTDunlop, Victory Earn 2nd at Isle of Man TT Victory Motorcycles’ electric Victory RR race bike,...

By Chris Cope 09 June 2016

Victory Offers More Insight Into Pikes Peak Ambitions

Victory Offers More Insight Into Pikes Peak Ambitions

By Chris Cope 02 June 2016

Victory Sets Up Gas vs. Electric Battle for Pikes Peak

Victory Sets Up Gas vs. Electric Battle for Pikes Peak

Victory Sets Up Gas vs. Electric Battle for Pikes PeakVictory Motorcycles has released images of the two motorcycles that will compete for the brand...

By Chris Cope 26 May 2016

Victory Confirms Return to Pikes Peak Race

Victory Confirms Return to Pikes Peak Race

Victory is coming back to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb eager to showcase the electric Empulse RR.

By Chris Cope 05 April 2016

Motorcycle History

Victory's NM-4: Remembering the Vision 800

Victory's NM-4: Remembering the Vision 800

Victory's NM-4: Remembering the Vision 800A little over 10 years ago, Victory Motorcycles revealed a concept bike that featured an 800cc...

By Chris Cope 31 March 2016

Rumor: Production Version of Project 156 May Still Happen

Rumor: Production Version of Project 156 May Still Happen

New rumors have surfaced surrounding Victory's Pike's Peak participant, Project 156.

By Chris Cope 17 March 2016

2017 Victory Octane: Ride Review

2017 Victory Octane: Ride Review

Quick, stylish and affordable: the 2017 Victory Octane is for those who want something a little different (and more powerful) than their friend's Sportsters.

By Dr. Moto 09 March 2016

Victory Octane: Flop or Underappreciated Genius?

Victory Octane: Flop or Underappreciated Genius?

Despite the criticism following its reveal, will the Victory Octane prove to be the company's future?

By Chris Cope 25 February 2016

1200cc Victory Octane Finally Revealed

1200cc Victory Octane Finally Revealed

1200cc Victory Octane Finally RevealedVictory Motorcycles has finally pulled the cover off the 1200cc liquid-cooled V-twin bike it has effectively...

By Chris Cope 19 February 2016

Victory Octane: Is This the 1200cc Bike We've Been Promised? - Video

Victory Octane: Is This the 1200cc Bike We've Been Promised? - Video

Victory Octane: could the rumored 1200cc bike be near at hand?

By Chris Cope 27 January 2016

Rubber Side Up, Rubber Side Down - 2016 Predictions Part 1

Rubber Side Up, Rubber Side Down - 2016 Predictions Part 1

2016 Predictions. Electric Motorcycles, an American Renaissance...so much more.

By Chris Cope 11 January 2016

Victory Vision – Long-Term Review

Victory Vision – Long-Term Review

Instead of essentially becoming the Honda NM-4, the Victory Vision became a top-of-the-line tourer, powered by an air- and oil-cooled 1731cc V-twin.

By Chris Cope 15 December 2015

Wind, Rain, and Terrorism On A Victory Vision

Wind, Rain, and Terrorism On A Victory Vision

When in Rome...

By Chris Cope 01 December 2015

Get Ready for the EICMA Blitz

Get Ready for the EICMA Blitz

Next week will see pretty much the whole moto world rolling into Milan, Italy, for the annual EICMA show. We're expecting a lot of news from the event.

By Chris Cope 11 November 2015

Electric Motorcycles

We Relentlessly Hound Harley-Davidson About Project LiveWire, Over a Few Beers

We Relentlessly Hound Harley-Davidson About Project LiveWire, Over a Few Beers

Some friendly conversation, drinks, and then aggressive questioning about Project LiveWire's future, or lack there of.

By Jesse Kiser 05 October 2015

Is the Victory Empulse TT Just a 2016 Brammo?

Is the Victory Empulse TT Just a 2016 Brammo?

Is it possible the Victory Empulse TT is the 2016 Brammo we've been waiting for?

By Gary Ilminen 14 September 2015

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