M8 vs Indian
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 369
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From: Maryland
I am assuming you ride a 111 Victory from your name, but I would be shocked if your Victory would run away from my 2017 Road King, Oh and I might as well say it, Isn't Victory OUT of BUSINESS ?
I have a Magnum X1 Vic (106) and a M8 RKS. Both have Stage 1 upgrades. The Vic has a Dyno tune and a PCV and the M8 has a Fuel Moto flash via a Power Vision. The M8 pulls harder off idle and is a little faster, but the Vic does rev out longer. Both are good motors. The Vic puts out more heat and the RKS feels alot more nimble and falls into turns more natural.
If I had to choose one, I would take the M8 given all things considered.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 1,512
Likes: 345
From: Ohio
I test rode three different Indians and I really prefer the Harley for the touring sized bikes. It just fits me better.
For a smaller bike its a different story though. I really really like the Indian Scout. I'll probably get one next year.
For a smaller bike its a different story though. I really really like the Indian Scout. I'll probably get one next year.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,537
Likes: 727
From: Michigan
KC, this was quite a while ago. There is nothing fast about my Victory or my wife's Indian for that matter. You missed the sarcasm of fast, good handling baggers. One of the things you need to remember Fire is you're running a 3" larger tire on the Victory than it was designed to run. Put a 3" larger on your new Harley and watch it adversely affect its handling.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 369
Likes: 130
From: Maryland
KC, this was quite a while ago. There is nothing fast about my Victory or my wife's Indian for that matter. You missed the sarcasm of fast, good handling baggers. One of the things you need to remember Fire is you're running a 3" larger tire on the Victory than it was designed to run. Put a 3" larger on your new Harley and watch it adversely affect its handling.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2017
Posts: 170
Likes: 31
From: Charlotte, NC
Ah, I do have a 21 on the RKS. It still handles better. I think mostly it is due to difference in wheel base and rake. Honestly I did not notice much of a handling difference going from the stock 19 front to the 21 on the Road King. The X1 is just a longer bike and the weight distribution is different IRT rider position. On the X1 you are more "in the bike" as opposed to the RKS you sit more on top of the bike. Not saying the X1 handles badly, it doesn't, just the RKS is a quicker and more nimble bike IRT handling.
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I test rode a Indian at Myrtle Beach and the ride of the bike wasn't bad but the motor sounded as a lifter was not good but the heat from the engine was un-bearable, guys complain about there Harleys being hot, obviously haven't rode an Indian.