At the heart of the 2017 Victory Octane custom - cruiser motorcycle, Victory features a 1179 cc (71.9 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 104 HP (75.9 kW) at 8,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 103.1 Nm (76 lb-ft) at 6,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 88.2 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (6,000 rpm) and peak power (8,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
On the scales, the Octane measures 248.6 kg (548 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.42 HP/kg (2.39 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 658 mm (25.9 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,577 mm (62.1 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 12.87-liter (3.4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Victory archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2017 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
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Power
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Torque
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
