Rode a Victory Cross Country this afternoon...

[Tripps]

I liked the Vics I've ridden.
The CCT had the most storage capacity of any bike when I was looking at them. They handled nicely and I'd still consider one for the right price, but that would have to be nearly a steal.
Unless you're sure you're going to love it, ride the snot out of it and keep it for a decade the things are going to be hard to give away in a few years.

Yup, I see later model Buells for under $2000 around here.

 

[barbagris]

Approx. the same weight as a Rocket 3, half the power and half the torque but probably still a nice ride.

I've ridden the Audace model. And I have a mate with the full blown "touring" version. They handle well.
The weird tyre sizes on the MGX-21 are a major downside in my books.

It has one thing that I like though it is electrickery (and thus heretical). It has 3 modes/maps.
Sport which is pretty much how I'd leave it most of the time.
Tour which is a bit dull after an R3. But for distance is calming.
And Rain which is VERY confidence inspiring when the roads are cruddy.

I very nearly bought a Victory Vision - still like how they look. Victory "Cross" baggers have MASSIVE cases.

BUT were I to buy another new bike now - it would be closer to a Triumph Trophy.

I like Guzzis a lot - but would not buy anything from the current stable.

 

[Steel]

The ROCKETS arent nearly as hot as the VTWIN Perculators the GOLDWINGS are Toasters also I cant ride those hot ass nut roasters the KAW 1400 CONCOURSE is another horrible hot beast just tested one last week those Sport Touring bikes are only comfy on the High way at speed and all the bikes have trans issues just look them up on the net I blame it on the fact that some humans are hard on machines and as a dealers we always had SOME customers that are hard on the bikes burning up rear tires every 2,000 miles worn brake pads only getting 20 mpg as others are getting 40+mpg but thats normal stuff some are abusive and are just part of the population that think its normal to ride to a bar and booze it up and do burnouts in the parking lot YEP I watch them every time I ride as we meet at FRANS PUB an outdoor restaurant and bar WE have one sportbike owner that tuned his own bike and now has to buy $10 a gallon race fuel because his bike is PINGING from the bad tune and hes a police officer who drinks all day and leaves intoxicated to drive home everytime he rides WOW is he a piece of work All the Harley gus have issues everytime I talk to them the dealer charges the hell out of them for everything all they do is complain

Then there are people like me, who are gentle with their bikes, ride like grandpas, and still have stuff break.

 

[Rocket Scientist]

I'll sure be glad when the strike gets resolved at the paint factory so we can get some color on these primered monstrosities

 

[Steel]

I'll sure be glad when the strike gets resolved at the paint factory so we can get some color on these primered monstrosities

But wouldn't adding color just draw more attention to how ugly that dang bike is?

 

[R3T-Too]

The ROCKETS arent nearly as hot as the VTWIN Perculators the GOLDWINGS are Toasters also I cant ride those hot ass nut roasters the KAW 1400 CONCOURSE is another horrible hot beast just tested one last week those Sport Touring bikes are only comfy on the High way at speed and all the bikes have trans issues just look them up on the net I blame it on the fact that some humans are hard on machines and as a dealers we always had SOME customers that are hard on the bikes burning up rear tires every 2,000 miles worn brake pads only getting 20 mpg as others are getting 40+mpg but thats normal stuff some are abusive and are just part of the population that think its normal to ride to a bar and booze it up and do burnouts in the parking lot YEP I watch them every time I ride as we meet at FRANS PUB an outdoor restaurant and bar WE have one sportbike owner that tuned his own bike and now has to buy $10 a gallon race fuel because his bike is PINGING from the bad tune and hes a police officer who drinks all day and leaves intoxicated to drive home everytime he rides WOW is he a piece of work All the Harley gus have issues everytime I talk to them the dealer charges the hell out of them for everything all they do is complain

2300 ccs of combustion volume creates a ton of heat! I've ridden lots of Vtwins that "felt" cooler. The Voyager with the KAMS I/we were talking about managed "felt" heat better than any motorcycle I've ever been on. The Rocket isn't even in the neighborhood much less the ballpark.

As far as heat in general; 1 gallon of gas equals 114,000 BTUs. The faster you burn it the more heat you make.

 

[warp9.9]

The Victory seems to be pretty reliable as if I remember right rain man has a little over 90,000 on his.

 

[R3T-Too]

THE ROCKET doesnt annoy me at all its not as nearly as hot as the NUT ROASTER air cooled cruisers and some of the sport touring bikes out there they are suffocating and have to be on the highway to be tolerable SO not a problem unless your a SISSY LOL

Now you've gone and changed from "Vtwin" to "air cooled cruiser". Next you're gonna specify 'bikes with lower fairings'. LOL!

I GUESS if bought the Carpenter kit, even the sun on a summers day would feel cooler. Or would I have to spray lemon pledge on it too!

 

[R3T-Too]

The Indian is known for its lack of performance, Not really a Indian just a copy. The Rocket on the other hand is just that a Rocket. Originality Has its benefits. No frills just a lot of fun.

I'll just leave this here.

 

[warp9.9]

I'll just leave this here.

Yep been watch for one of them