Victory

I never thought could have more fun than when I am on my 883cc Harley Sportster. The torque, the acceleration off the line, the symphony of loud pipes echoing all around me, the maneuverability through the twists and turns, the adrenaline rush, and the feeling of freedom as you fly through the air. Then again I felt different things for Tina's fun little scooter and my Enduro or dual-purpose KLR-650cc bike that started our motorcycling back at the end of 2006. I guess it wasn't more fun that I had that day earlier this month, when Darrell and I test drove two new Victory motorcycles, it was just a different kind fun.

With a standard 100 or 106 cubic inch (1639-1737 cc or cubic centimeter) smooth v-twin engine, 97 hp, and 113 ft-lb of torque, and a 6-speed transmission. This was a fun ride. With the additional standard option of an ultra fat 9.84 in. (250 mm) rear tire and being manufactured in the good ol' US of A these bikes have character. This was the cruiser my small sportster could never be.

Now I know why people have car and motorcycle collections. You can't have all of the fun with just one. Unfortunatley, this little worker bee only has room in the garage and in the pocket book for just one at a time. Anybody want to buy a sportster?