Motorcycle specifications Victory (USA)1700 CROSS COUNTRY TOUR 2014 History of trunks

although Victory's Touring range boasts half a dozen models, it lacked a long-distance GT, less exuberant than a Vision but more well-traveled than a Cross Country. The result is the Cross Country Tour. By fitting a top-case with a design similar to that of the Vision, the machine substantially increases its load capacity. If you add up the volume of the suitcases, top case and front panniers, you get 155 liters of available space, the best score in the range. The Vision Tour liner tops out at 110 liters.

this tourer is entirely based on the Cross Country, both technically and mechanically. To take on Harley on its own turf, it's not just a question of style, but above all of engine. Victory has what it takes: a paunchy V-twin (how could it be otherwise...), huge, clean-cut and well-mannered. The striking 106 logo between the cylinders indicates its displacement in cubic inches, or 1731 cm3 for us Europeans. It's even bigger and fatter than the 103 ci from Milwaukee's Touring range. On Uncle Sam's side, we can count on 97 horsepower - our standards desolder about 7% of this power, but there's still a hefty 14 mkg to move this beast weighing almost 400 kg. Since Victory was founded in 1998, engine manufacturers have had time to work and refine this big twin. Available and efficient, the engine is efficient and available, but lacks relief. Compared to the Twin Cam, it has the advantage of superior strength; in terms of character, the Davidson offers more thrills.

one area where the Cross outperforms the Harley Touring is in handling. The chassis, with its molded aluminum frame and inverted fork, offers a more rigorous ride than you might expect from a motorcycle weighing over 400 kg with a rider. Braking is via 3 x 300 mm discs, gripped by 4-piston calipers at the front and 2 at the rear. The 22-liter fuel tank means you can ride with peace of mind, set a good pace and cruise for a long time.

as a good GT, this Tour abounds in equipment and protection. ABS is standard, as are heated grips and seat (dual-zone please), pneumatic rear suspension, protective rails for suitcases, a pair of adjustable footrests, aglable footrests, a 12V socket, an iPod interface, two storage compartments in the leg protection scoops, and optional cruise control and reverse gear kit.
Compared to the Cross Country, the Tour offers much greater protection. In addition to the larger windscreen, there are small deflectors at the base of the fork head and the wide front scoops already mentioned. These incorporate an ingenious ventilation system, which comes in handy when summer hits.

more equipment and more skills, and you can feel it on the scales. By going from Cross Country to Cross Country Tour, the Victory takes on 46 kilos more. The bill climbs too, taking almost 2,000 euros in the process. The price of this bike should be put into perspective, as it is 5,000 euros less than its direct competitor, the HD Electra Glide Ultra Classic.

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