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General => Victory Empulse => Topic started by: ljt725 on January 18, 2017, 04:35:48 PM

Title: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: ljt725 on January 18, 2017, 04:35:48 PM
I have a chance to grab a brand new 0 mile Victory Empulse TT for $7000 I assume this is a great deal considering MSRP was 20k probably going to pull the trigger just looking for some quick thoughts and feedback
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: Brammofan on January 18, 2017, 04:45:50 PM
Well, just be aware that Polaris announced it is closing the doors on its Victory line. Parts will still be available for 10 years, but yeah, Victory is no more.  See this thread for more info:

http://brammoforum.com/index.php?topic=3383.0 (http://brammoforum.com/index.php?topic=3383.0)
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: ljt725 on January 18, 2017, 04:55:02 PM
Yes I am aware of that thus sale price, I was also hoping to steal an Octane as well but there only knocking $1000 of msrp which is not enough considering they are going out of business.
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: TVETT on January 18, 2017, 04:55:58 PM
I got mine for $5999. Do some haggling if you decide to take the plunge. Even got them to throw in the 240V charger (MSRP $400-$500) for $100.
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: ljt725 on January 18, 2017, 05:27:34 PM
Where did you purchase yours out of curiosity?
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: TVETT on January 18, 2017, 10:13:09 PM
Nashville area. There were 3 here at 2 different shops that I could have gotten at that price. I came to that realization by searching and finding them at $5999 in Panama City and Cincinnati so I knew if they could do it there, they could likely do it here. Took a bunch of negotiation but it got done.
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: Virtually Yours on January 19, 2017, 12:08:39 AM
Great bike at an awesome buy! I guess we're all on the wait and see where this goes but I'm hoping for an Indian Empulse RR... If so service and parts may be okay
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: Spacecoast EV on January 22, 2017, 10:56:59 PM
I bought a new Empulse TT in Daytona for $5999 + the usual freight, set-up, tax & tag.
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: Ultratoad on January 23, 2017, 11:28:20 AM
I bought a new Empulse TT in Daytona for $5999 + the usual freight, set-up, tax & tag.

You are one lucky guy in my estimation....  Like they say, timing is everything....  The Empulse TT is a fantastic piece of tech....  Enjoy....
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: noone1569 on January 23, 2017, 03:29:11 PM
In the process of buying one now from, TN for <6500$
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: mat on January 24, 2017, 09:52:51 PM
Just grabbed this one today. 8950 out the door. I'm in CA so net is 8k.  ;D

There's one left at the same price. Eagle Rider LAX

(https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_bXSSQz9zQiTFJ0U1BfUWs3Vjg)
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: noone1569 on January 26, 2017, 08:50:06 AM
There's one available at a dealer in St Louis for 7600 and another $1000 off if you are military, police, fire, ems, etc.

I can pass contact info around if wanted.
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: sTeeve on January 27, 2017, 05:17:50 PM
I'm in negotiation for one in the SE US.  I test-rode it.  Good power; good torque, although not as much as the Zero SR.  Good riding position but definitely needs a windscreen (IMHO).  6-speed?  Srsly?  I only needed 2nd and 3rd on my test ride; I've read that revs should be kept in the "green zone" on the tach for max efficiency. 

Serious lash in the drive train.  It can't be eliminated, but it can be minimized to a degree.  Dealer had it listed for $7450; they just increased the price by $500.  Definitely not worth $20k.  Enjoyed the test-ride.
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: Ultratoad on January 27, 2017, 05:44:32 PM
I'm in negotiation for one in the SE US.  I test-rode it.  Good power; good torque, although not as much as the Zero SR.  Good riding position but definitely needs a windscreen (IMHO).  6-speed?  Srsly?  I only needed 2nd and 3rd on my test ride; I've read that revs should be kept in the "green zone" on the tach for max efficiency. 

Serious lash in the drive train.  It can't be eliminated, but it can be minimized to a degree.  Dealer had it listed for $7450; they just increased the price by $500.  Definitely not worth $20k.  Enjoyed the test-ride.

Serious lash in the drive train ????  No....  You just need to spend some time on it.  Smooth as butter--once you get used to it.  OR the chain was just slacking !!!!  Rode mine today--just love the damn thing.  I got a really good deal on mine--I thought.  Just not like you can get now.  Jump on that thing !!!!
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: sTeeve on January 27, 2017, 10:08:31 PM
I'm in negotiation for one in the SE US.  I test-rode it.  Good power; good torque, although not as much as the Zero SR.  Good riding position but definitely needs a windscreen (IMHO).  6-speed?  Srsly?  I only needed 2nd and 3rd on my test ride; I've read that revs should be kept in the "green zone" on the tach for max efficiency. 

Serious lash in the drive train.  It can't be eliminated, but it can be minimized to a degree.  Dealer had it listed for $7450; they just increased the price by $500.  Definitely not worth $20k.  Enjoyed the test-ride.

Serious lash in the drive train ????  No....  You just need to spend some time on it.  Smooth as butter--once you get used to it.  OR the chain was just slacking !!!!  Rode mine today--just love the damn thing.  I got a really good deal on mine--I thought.  Just not like you can get now.  Jump on that thing !!!!

Haha.  Yeah, the lash was pretty severe.  At parking lot speeds, quite difficult to modulate the throttle (I didn't even try to use the clutch, come to think of it...is that how you're doing it?).

Otherwise, I liked it more than I thought I would.  And it could well have been a slacking chain.  Time to haggle some more!   :P
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: Ultratoad on January 27, 2017, 10:18:55 PM
Yep, use the clutch and the gearbox which are quite good....  Despite what others say, they do effect acceleration and battery performance....  Buy that sucker!!!!  You will love it....  It's a little like a BMW shaft drive--you just need to learn the shift points....
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: noone1569 on January 30, 2017, 10:43:51 AM
Picked mine up Friday.

Got a set of the performance forks, fast charger and frame sliders.  All said and done around 7500 ootd.
Title: Re: victory empulse for $7k ?!?
Post by: Ultratoad on January 31, 2017, 08:35:27 AM
Picked mine up Friday.

Got a set of the performance forks, fast charger and frame sliders.  All said and done around 7500 ootd.

Wow!  Your stars must have been in alignment that day!  You WILL have fun....