Victory Magnum vs Harley Davidson Street Glide

• Table of Contents
• 1. VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE
• 2. DETAILED SPECS COMPARISON: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE
• 3. SIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE
• 4. DESIGN: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE
• 4.1 Design: Victory Magnum
• 4.2 Design: Harley Davidson Street Glide
• 5. ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE
• 5.1 Engine & Performance: Victory Magnum
• 5.2 Engine & Performance: Harley Davidson Street Glide
• 6. COMFORT & ERGONOMICS: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE
• 6.1 Comfort & Ergonomics: Victory Magnum
• 6.2 Comfort & Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Street Glide
• 7. TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE
• 8. PROS & CONS: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE
• 8.1 Pros & Cons: Victory Magnum
• 8.2 Pros & Cons: Harley Davidson Street Glide
• 9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• 9.1 Which motorcycle should you buy between the Victory Magnum and the Harley Street Glide?
• 9.2 What are the main differences between the Victory Magnum and the Harley Street Glide?
• 9.3 Why was the Victory Magnum discontinued?
• 9.4 Which is better for longer rides: the Harley Street Glide or the Victory Magnum?
• 10. TAKEAWAY

1. VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE

VICTORY is an American motorcycle company often considered a rival of Harley Davidson. Founded in 1997, Victory was a brand under Polaris Industries. The Victory Magnum is a bagger motorcycle first released in 2014 with a 1,731-cc engine. The Victory Magnum proved to be tough competition for many Harley Davidson models of a similar price category. However, over the years, the Victory Magnum did not receive any major changes or upgrades.

The HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE is one of the oldest Harley-touring motorcycles ever built. Introduced during the 1980s, it has remained in production. Over the years, the Street Glide has received many noticeable changes and upgrades. The first Street Glide came with a 1,337 cc engine capable of horsepower of 50 hp. Over time, major changes were made to Street Glide’s engine and performance.

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2. DETAILED SPECS COMPARISON: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE

	Victory	Harley Davidson
BASIC INFORMATION
Year	2017	2022
Model	Magnum	Street Glide
Motorcycle Type	Bagger	Touring
Base Price	$23,099	$21,430
Colors	Habanero Inferno Orange, Indy Red Pearl, and Gross Black	Vivid Black, Midnight Crimson, and White Sand Pearl
ENGINE & SYSTEMS
Displacement	106 cu in (1,731 cc)	107 cu in (1,753 cc)
Engine Type	Four-stroke, V-Twin	Milwaukee-Eight, V-Twin
Cooling System	Air/oil-cooled	Air-cooled
Compression Ratio	9.4:1	10:1
Stroke	108 mm	111.25 mm (4.38 in)
Bore	101 mm	100 mm (3.94 in)
Cylinders	Two	Two
Drive Train	Belt	Belt
Transmission	Six-Speed	Six-Speed
Clutch	Wet, Multi-plate	Wet, nine-plate, Assist & Slip
Starter	Electric	Electric
Exhaust	Dual-large bore slash-cut with common volume	Two-into-one-into-two
Fuel Delivery System	Electronic Fuel Injection with dual throttle body	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
PERFORMANCE & CAPACITY
Horsepower	88.6 hp @ 4,750 rpm	93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque	106 ft-lbs (144 Nm) @ 2,750	111 ft-lbs (150.5 Nm) @ 3,250 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.8 gal (22 L)	6 gal (22.7 L)
Mileage	n/a	43 MPG (18.2 km/l)
Oil Capacity	5 quarts (4.73 L)	5.2 quarts (4.9 L)
DIMENSIONS
Trail	142 mm (5.6 in)	170 mm (6.7 in)
Rake	29°	26°
Seat Height	654 mm (25.7 in)	662.94 mm (26.1 in)
Wheelbase	1,670 mm (65.7 in)	1,625.6 mm (64 in)
Wet Weight	810 lbs (337 kg)	829 lbs (376 kg)
Ground Clearance	134 mm (5.3 in)	134.6 mm (5.3 in)
Length	2,657 mm (104.6 in)	2,451 mm (96.5 in)

3. SIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE

Key Similarities	Key Differences
Both have full-sized fenders	Both have different handlebar positions
Both have a front batwing fairing	The Street Glide has crash bars, while the Magnum does not
Both have dual exhausts	Both have differently styled front fairings, fuel tanks, and saddlebags
Both have a V-Twin engine	Both have differently styled headlights, tail lights, and side indicators
Both have pre-installed floorboards	The Magnum has a rear mono-shock, while the Street Glide has rear dual shocks
Both have the same exhaust system

4. DESIGN: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE

4.1 Design: Victory Magnum

The Victory Magnum has an overall streamlined shape unique from other Harley baggers and cruisers. It is fitted with a large front FAIRING with an average-sized windshield. The Victory Magnum has colored fairing, fenders, a fuel tank, SADDLEBAGS, and side panels, while the exhaust, engine, handlebar, and suspension are covered in chrome. The Victory Magnum has pre-installed saddlebags, CRASH BARS, a passenger seat, and floorboards. Towards the front and rear are full-sized fenders. At the front, it has a telescopic fork with dual shocks, with a wheel travel of 130 mm, a 300 mm dual disc brake, and a 120/70R21 62V size tire. At the rear, it has an air-adjustable mono-shock with a wheel travel of 113 mm, a single 300 mm disc brake, and a 180/60R16 80H size tire.

4.2 Design: Harley Davidson Street Glide

The traditional-style HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GLIDE has pre-installed CRASH BARS, saddlebags, front fairing, and floorboards. All of these accessories make the Street Glide a unique-looking touring motorcycle with a mix of classic design and modern technology. It has a large front fairing with a small grey windshield and a round retro-style headlight. The Harley Street Glide has full-sized fenders, cast wheels, and a stock passenger seat with passenger pegs. The Street Glide’s suspensions, HANDLEBARS, crash bars, exhaust, and engine are covered in a chrome finish, while the rest of the motorcycle is colored. It has dual shocks with a telescopic fork of 41.3 mm with 117 mm of wheel travel at the front, with dual disc brakes, and a tire of size 130/60B19 61H. At the rear, it has dual shocks with a wheel travel of 51 mm, a single brake, and a 180/65B16 81H size tire.

5. ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE

5.1 Engine & Performance: Victory Magnum

The Victory Magnum is powered by a four-stroke, Freedom 106/6 V-Twin engine with four valves per cylinder, hydraulic filters, and self-adjusting cam chains. The engine comes with a bore size of 101 mm and stroke size of 108 mm, capable of peak torque of 106 ft-lbs (144 Nm) @ 2,750 and horsepower of 88.6 hp @ 4,750 rpm. The Victory Magnum is equipped with electronic fuel injection with a dual throttle body and a fuel tank capacity of 5.8 gal (22 L). It runs on a low-maintenance belt drive system with a six-speed gearbox.

5.2 Engine & Performance: Harley Davidson Street Glide

The Harley Davidson Street Glide is powered by a 107 cu in (1,753 cc) Milwaukee-Eight, V-Twin engine with pushrod-operated overhead valves and hydraulic & self-adjusting lifters. The engine is capable of a torque of 150.5 Nm @ 3,250 rpm and a horsepower of 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm. The Harley Street Glide delivers a moderate fuel economy of 43 MPG (18.2 km/l) with its electronic sequential port fuel injection system and has a fuel tank capacity of 6 gal (22.7 L). The Harley Street Glide has a belt drive train system and a six-speed transmission system.

6. COMFORT & ERGONOMICS: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE

6.1 Comfort & Ergonomics: Victory Magnum

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The Victory Magnum is a large, bulky motorcycle with a wet weight of 337 kg, an overall length of 2,657 mm, a wheelbase of 1,670 mm, a seat height of 654 mm, and a ground clearance of 134 mm. This motorcycle has a comfortable riding position suited for taller and heavyweight riders. The large batwing fairing has a bulky look and reduces air drag. The trail size of 142 mm, rake angle of 29°, and wide, upright, and curved handlebars ensure a confident riding position.

6.2 Comfort & Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Street Glide

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The Harley Davidson Street Glide is a modern touring motorcycle with a classic style. Its large front fairing gives this motorcycle its comfortable ergonomics. This heavyweight touring motorcycle has a wheelbase of 1,625.6 mm, a length of 2,451 mm, a height of 1,348.78 mm, a width of 960.1 mm, and a wet weight of 376 kg. The Harley Street Glide has stock forward-mounted floorboards and curved, swept-back handlebars. It has a trail size of 170 mm and a rake angle of 26°, which ensure an upright riding position that ensures riders can travel long distances without quickly becoming fatigued.

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7. TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE

FEATURES	VICTORY MAGNUM	HARLEY STREET GLIDE
ABS	Standard	Optional
Instrument Cluster	Handlebar-Mounted	Handlebar-Mounted
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Slip & Assist Clutch	✔	✔
Low Oil Indicator	✔	✔
Low Battery Indicator	✔	✔
Fuel Warning Indicator	✔	✔
Gear Indicator	✔	✔
Fuel Gauge	✔	✔
Tachometer	✔	✔
Odometer	✔	✔
Speedometer	✔	✔
Engine Kill Switch	✔	✔
Clock	✔	✔

8. PROS & CONS: VICTORY MAGNUM VS HARLEY STREET GLIDE

8.1 Pros & Cons: Victory Magnum

VICTORY MAGNUM PROS	VICTORY MAGNUM CONS
ABS is standard	Slightly hard suspensions
Standard cruise control	Discontinued
Good luggage capacity	Heavyweight
Comfortable riding	Not beginner-friendly touring motorcycle
Good torque delivery at lower rpm	Difficult to handle in heavy traffic
Less engine vibrations	No backrest
Stylish bagger motorcycle	Not cost efficient
Traction control is standard
Riding modes

8.2 Pros & Cons: Harley Davidson Street Glide

HARLEY STREET GLIDE PROS	HARLEY STREET GLIDE CONS
Soft seating	Difficult to handle in heavy traffic
Pre-installed infotainment system	Not an entry-level motorcycle
Cruise control included	Heavyweight
ELB included	ABS is optional
Good torque	Less horsepower
Suitable for all riders	Expensive
Pre-equipped saddlebags, floorboards, fairing, and windshield

9. FAQ

9.1 Which motorcycle should you buy between the Victory Magnum and the Harley Street Glide?

Between these two motorcycles, the Street Glide is the better option since it has a slightly bigger engine and is capable of generating more torque. The Street Glide also has a larger engine than the Victory Magnum. Most importantly, the Victory Magnum was discontinued, while the Street Glide is still in production. Therefore, the Street Glide will have more parts available than the Victory Magnum.

9.2 What are the main differences between the Victory Magnum and the Harley Street Glide?

Both motorcycles have a few differences when it comes to specifications. However, both motorcycles have different chassis, designs, looks, and shapes. The Victory Magnum is also more affordable than the Harley Street Glide.

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9.3 Why was the Victory Magnum discontinued?

Even though the Victory Magnum was a great motorcycle with plenty of features, it did poorly when it came to sales. Victory did not make a lot of profit from the Victory Magnum, especially after Polaris Industries revived Indian Motorcycles. The newer Indian motorcycles proved to be better to compete against the older Harley Davidson motorcycles. Eventually, Polaris Industries shut down production of all Victory models in 2017. However, Polaris Industries did promise to continue making parts for Victory models over the next 10 years.

9.4 Which is better for longer rides: the Harley Street Glide or the Victory Magnum?

Both motorcycles have comfortable ergonomics and are suitable for longer rides. Both have an adequately powerful engine and produce significant torque and horsepower. Both have large fuel tanks, and saddlebags to carry luggage, and offer comfortable riding positions.

10. TAKEAWAY

The Harley Street Glide is a touring motorcycle, while the Victory Magnum is a bagger motorcycle. Both have a large FRONT FAIRING, HARD SADDLEBAGS, dual exhausts, a V-twin engine, forward-mounted floorboards, and a passenger seat. The Street Glide has slightly better specifications than the Victory Magnum, but both have great performance. Both are not entry-level motorcycles due to their large engines and heavy builds.