Dualtron Victor Review
Scores, Tests, Measurements
Pros
- Very good quality
- Established and trusted brand
- Great looks and design
- Perfect for advanced users
- Excellent performance
- Great range
- Great for climbing
- Comfortable rides
- Great suspension
- Very versatile and adaptable
CONS
- Flats might happen
- Not too portable, average for commuters
- A bit pricey, average value for money
- No official IP rating
- No headlight (you will need to get one after-market)
- No horn (you will need to get one after-market)
- No footrest (you will need to get one after-market)
- Good for heavier riders but not great
When to buy
If you’re looking for a premium scooter that can perform, then chances are, you will likely choose a Dualtron scooter. Well, if at the same time you’re not looking to spend more than 3 grand on a scooter, then you will probably want to check out the Dualtron Victor. This scooter is definitely a power scooter capable of providing you with rides that are both very thrilling and can last very long, yet still, it’s not a scooter that’s ridiculously overpowered, as most Dualtron models are.
When not to buy
The Dualtron Victor, with its powerful motors, impressive range, and rugged build, has limitations to consider. Its bulky frame and weight make it less ideal for crowded city streets. For budget-conscious riders, the higher price tag might steer you towards more affordable options. Additionally, if you seek a smooth ride on bumpy roads, Victor’s stiff suspension may not be the best fit. While a powerful machine, it’s essential to weigh your needs and riding style before investing in this e-scooter.
The Dualtron Victor is one of the best value scooters from the Dualtron brand.
In this comprehensive review based on my experience with it, we will go through all its features, the good and bad sides, and its specifications to help you decide whether this scooter is the right choice for you.
Dualtron Victor Specifications
Dualtron Victor Specifications
| Top speed | 74 kmh |
| Top speed | 46 mph |
| Range | 80 km |
| Range | 50 mi |
| Motors | dual motors, all-wheel drive |
| Power | 4000 W |
| Climb angle | 23 ° |
| Battery | 1800 Wh, 60 V |
| Battery type | LG 21700 |
| Charging time | 20 h |
| Weight | 32.7 kg |
| Weight | 72 lbs |
| Weight limit | 120 kg |
| Weight limit | 265 lbs |
| Tire size | 10 x 3 in |
| Tire type | tubed solid |
| Foldable | yes |
| Foldable handlebars | yes |
| Build material | aviation-grade aluminum alloy, steel, plastic |
| Terrains | urban |
| Brakes | hydraulic, 160-mm disc brakes |
| ABS | ABS |
| Shock absorbers | front and rear 9-step adjustable elastomeric suspension |
| Lights | Dual LED headlight, taillight, stem RGB |
| Control | EY3 LCD + motor mode buttons |
| Cruise control | yes |
| Keys | no |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Return period | 30 days |
| Folded dimensions (L * W * H) | 111 cm * 27.9 cm * 56 cm |
| Folded dimensions (L * W * H) | 44 in * 11 in * 22 in |
| Unfolded dimensions (L * W * H) | 111 cm * 60.9 cm * 124.7 cm |
| Unfolded dimensions (L * W * H) | 44 in * 24 in * 49 in |
| Deck dimensions (L * W) | 54.5 cm * 24.1 cm |
| Deck dimensions (L * W) | 21 in * 9 in |
| Ground clearance | 22.9 cm |
| Ground clearance | 9 in |
| Adjustable handlebar | no |
Basics
The Dualtron Victor is a very powerful, portable, great-looking urban scooter equipped with some of the best features found in electric scooters in this price range.
Unboxing and assembly
The Dualtron Victor comes folded and safely stored in a typical, big cardboard box. Lots of styrofoam is placed inside to protect it, so damages upon delivery are rarely reported.
Inside the box you will find:
- the scooter
- charger
- multitool
- user’s manual
The scooter comes completely assembled, ready for a ride right out of the box. You will only need to set up some of the controls, like the riding mode and suspension level, although the factory settings might be suitable as well.
Don’t forget to check the tire pressure and the brake sensitivity before riding as well.
Folding and unfolding
The Dualtron Victor uses the same folding system implemented in all the newest Dualtron models, such as the Dualtron Thunder, the Dualtron Storm, or the Dualtron 3 model.
The scooter features a latching system with double claps for easy folding and unfolding. The mechanism strikes a balance between safety and user-friendly operation.
The Victor is foldable at both the stem and handlebars, incorporating the traditional Dualtron folding handlebars found in premium models.
Performance
Performance and ability-wise, Dualtron Victor is on par with other premium electronic scooters in this price range, only lagging behind the most powerful models by a bit.
Motor
The motors of the Dualtron Victor have a combined peak power of 4000 W. Such enormous power is reached with the cutting-edge dual-motor all-wheel ride technology implemented in the scooter.
Additionally, it offers a speedy acceleration and needs just under 7 seconds to reach the 31 mph / 50 kmh mark. Even with such insane speed, the scooter is pretty stable.
Speed and speed test
Officially, the Dualtron Victor can reach top speeds of up to 46 mph / 74 kmh.
I usually don’t test the top speed of scooters this fast, but reaching 42 mph / 68 kmh proved to be no problem for this scooter, and it definitely felt like it could go faster and reach the advertised top speed.
All in all, this is a quite fast and powerful scooter. If this isn’t enough speed for you adrenaline junkies, check out my guide on the fastest electric scooters.
Range and range test
The scooter has an official range of 50 mi / 80 km on a single charge. I actually only did some partial range tests, where I got 24 mi / 39 km from half a battery, which is pretty much in line with the official range.
If this range isn’t enough for you, check out my guide on the best long-range electric scooters.
Climbing and climb test
The Dualtron Victor has pretty solid climbing abilities, coming with an official climb angle of 23 degrees. The steepest hill I tested the scooter on was around 20 degrees in my estimate, and the scooter climbed it fairly easily.
In optimal conditions, you can safely expect to climb most of the steepest hills in your city with this scooter.
If you regularly climb hills that are steeper than 23 degrees, check out my guide on the best hill-climbing electric scooters.
Ride experience
The Dualtron Victor is one of the most powerful and fun to ride scooters priced below $3000 I’ve ever tried.
The scooter is not exactly a monster, at least not when compared to some of the most powerful Dualtron models. Still, it’s built to withstand various terrains, city streets, dirt roads, bumps, and many challenges appearing on the road.
During my rides, it handled all of the terrains I tested it on with ease. Its acceleration and speed were also quite powerful and perfect for all those who want some adrenaline rush.
Dualtron Victor vs other electric scooters
The Dualtron Victor is a fairly new scooter, but it’s still often compared to several other scooters, especially ones from the Dualtron line.
Dualtron Victor vs Duatron Thunder
Both scooters look almost the same, have roughly the same speed level, but the Thunder is around $1000 more expensive.
The key differences between the two scooters are evident. The Victor boasts a 50 mi / 80 km range, while the Thunder offers a larger 74 mi / 120 km range.
Additionally, the Thunder excels with a 35-degree climbing angle, surpassing its more affordable counterpart.
The Thunder is notably heavier at 95 lbs / 43 kg compared to the Victor’s 72 lbs / 32.6 kg. The decision boils down to a simple question: prioritize a larger range or opt for a lighter scooter for improved portability.
Answering this question right will largely help you decide which model is the right fit for you. If you are after more performance, check out my full Dualtron Thunder review.
Dualtron Victor vs Dualtron Spider 2
Buyers face a tough decision between the Spider 2 and the pricier Victor.
Priced at about $2000, the Spider 2 seems more accessible, but it comes with significant sacrifices and numerous user complaints. In short, it’s not worth saving a few hundred dollars for a scooter that compromises on quality and has a history of issues.
Yes, when you take into account all the expenses, the Spider 2 can be almost $1000 cheaper than the Victor.
But all of that comes with almost twice less power, a much shorter range, and worse ride quality overall. Still, if you’re interested in the Spider 2, you can check it out at MinimotorsUSA.
Dualtron Victor vs Dualtron Victor Luxury
About a year after launching the Dualtron Victor, the brand addressed user complaints with the release of the improved Dualtron Victor Luxury.
This upgraded model retains the original specifications and adds features like a slip-resistant deck, footrest, and extra LED panels, albeit at an additional cost of around $300—bringing the total to about $3000.
While it lacks a proper IP rating, the Dualtron Victor Luxury is a notable improvement for a modest extra cost.
Dualtron Victor vs Dualtron Eagle Pro
The Dualtron Eagle Pro is a slightly cheaper and less powerful scooter than the Dualtron Victor, made for light cautious city rides.
Priced at around $2300, the Dualtron Eagle Pro’s main drawback is its shorter range—roughly 15 mi / 24 km less than the Dualtron Victor on a single charge. This difference could be significant for daily users.
Additionally, the Eagle Pro features tires with smaller treads designed specifically for city streets.
This means it won’t be able to endure the occasional off-road ride like the Dualtron Victor can, but, at the of the day, neither model is a proper off-road scooter so the difference there isn’t as big.
Dualtron Victor vs Apollo Phantom
While not as fast as the Dualtron Victor, the Apollo Phantom still reaches speeds of 40 mph / 65 kmh.
The Apollo Phantom boasts a feature-rich design in a matte-grey frame, including a quadruple spring suspension system, optimally tilted leg rest, and a choice between regular, ZOOM, or NUTT hydraulic brakes—among the industry’s best.
Priced at around $2000, it may not be the fastest, but it promises an enjoyable and comfortable ride.
Dualtron Victor vs VSETT 10+ R
VSETT 10+ R is the second latest scooter released from the VSETT brand and the closest competitor to the Dualtron Victor from their catalog.
Despite similar pricing and speed, the VSETT 10+ R outperforms with its substantial 60V 28.0Ah battery, offering an impressive range of up to 115 mi / 185 km on a single charge.
While reaching the maximum distance at full speed may be unlikely, it still provides a slightly higher range than the Dualtron Victor.
However, the compromise lies in build quality, as Dualtron’s unmatched design quality surpasses that of less-established brands like VSETT.
For me personally, the VSETT 10+ R is still a wait-and-see. If I was to spend upwards of $2500 on a scooter, I would go for the established brand instead.
Build quality
The Dualtron Victor maintains the brand’s renowned sturdy build, leveraging lessons from previous models.
Its aviation-grade aluminum alloy frame aligns with industry standards, while the steel shaft and plastic covers are consistent with the Dualtron tradition.
Featuring confident lines, near-perfect engineering, and RGB remote-controlled lights, the Victor embraces a futuristic design and is one of the best in my opinion.
Despite the deep deck and bulky tires, it exudes elegance and a bold appearance. The slim and stable stem minimizes wobbling, ensuring overall durability.
Features
This is one of the best premium scooters, and it’s not surprising in the least that it’s packed with a ton of excellent features.
Battery and charging
The Dualtron Victor comes with the LG’s 21700 cells battery that provides a voltage of 60 V and a capacity of 30 Ah and 1800 Wh. It’s an innovative electronic part not found in other Dualtron models that brings some pleasant surprises.
The scooter will allow you to ride it for days without needing a recharge. This is quite important because the biggest downside with this battery is its charging time.
With the standard charger that comes in the box, charging it to full will take about 20 hours.
The scooter does have two ports however, so you can order an additional charger and use both of them, which will cut the charging time in half.
You can also get a fast-charging one that will cut the time down to about 4 hours which is very fast in my opinion.
Brakes and safety
Both wheels of the scooter have hydraulic, 160-mm disc brakes. Manufactured by the Zoom brand, these are some of the best brakes available for scooters today, found in many premium scooters and bikes.
The brakes stop the scooter in less than 3 meters when riding at 15 mph / 24 kmh, which is amongst the shortest braking distances recorded for an electric scooter.
To say that I loved the brakes on this scooter would be an understatement.
Suspension
The Dualtron Victor has a 9-step adjustable elastomeric suspension, mounted on both the front and the rear wheel.
Since it doesn’t use springs, the shock absorbers aren’t clearly visible to those around you. This gives the scooter a better look than those using chunky suspension springs.
From what I could experience, the scooter offered great riding comfort, even on the bumpiest roads.
Tires
The Dualtron Victor comes with pneumatic tubed tires that are 10 inches in diameter and 3 inches in width.
Those dimensions make them quite larger than the tires found in typical commuter or budget scooters, which is why the rides will be much more comfortable, and the whole ride experience will be more pleasant.
I never really had any issues with the tires, but you should know that flats are one of the most common reasons for complaints from other owners.
Deck and handlebars
The deck of the Dualtron Victor is large, thick, and basically a spacious platform. It’s the trademark deck design for all Dualtron scooters.
The dimensions of the deck are:
- length: 21.5 in / 54.5 cm
- width: 9.5 in / 24.1 cm
- ground clearance: 9 in / 22.9 cm
The deck holds the battery inside of it, hence the large size and depth. It’s covered with a gripped surface to prevent slipping and is big enough to hold both your feet comfortably like you are riding a hoverboard.
The only missing part is a footrest at the back of it. It seems like Dualtron thought no one would actually need it because the deck is so big, but some people still find it comfortable to ride with their back foot slightly raised.
Lights
The scooter boasts RGB stem lights, rear taillights, and deck lighting for added style and visibility.
However, it lacks a mounted front headlight. While there are two smaller lights on the front deck for some visibility, they fall short for night rides on unilluminated streets.
Thankfully, this issue is easily resolved by purchasing and mounting a separate light, though it’s disappointing we might have to do that given the scooter’s premium price.
Controls
The Dualtron Victor uses the standard EY3 Minimotors LCD display as its main controls part.
The display is mounted on the right handlebar and shows all the important information, such as:
- speed
- battery level
- travel distance
- motor riding mode
On the left handlebar, there are two additional control buttons that let you choose the current motor riding modes:
- button 1: eco/turbo mode
- button 2: single/dual motor usage
Portability, weight, dimensions
The Dualtron Victor scooter weighs 72.2 lbs / 32.7 kg.
Many people will consider this to be a heavy scooter, and probably rightly so, as it may be more than they can handle. However, I found the scooter to be surprisingly portable for a heavy scooter.
The scooter’s dimensions are:
- folded: 43.7 x 10.9 x 22 in / 111 x 27.9 x 56 cm
- unfolded: 43.7 x 23.9 x 49 in / 111 x 60.9 x 124.7 cm
The best thing is that you can easily fold it both at the stem and the handlebars and stuff it even in a smaller trunk or a pantry.
If this scooter isn’t portable enough for your needs, check out my guide on the most portable electric scooters.
Weight limit and use by heavy adults
The maximum weight limit the scooter can handle is 265 lbs / 120 kg.
Honestly, the weight limit is a bit underwhelming considering the scooter’s motor power and overall build.
Most people will probably not require weight limits larger than that, but still, heavier adults may easily get discouraged, and they may want to check out other models because of this parameter.
That said, I was about 200 lbs / 90 kg when testing the scooter, and I don’t think my weight was even close to cause a drop in performance.
If you weigh more than 265 lbs / 120 kg, check out my guide on the best electric scooters for heavy adults.
Water resistance
Dualtron has not officially specified the water resistance level of the Dualtron Victor.
Splashing parts with water may lead to defects. The outer build should withstand short rides in wet weather, however.
Users have reported riding in the rain for consecutive days without noticing damage to the electric parts. Some have even opened the deck and found no water inside.
So, although the Dualtron Victor is not officially waterproof and I wouldn’t recommend testing this by yourself, it should still be fine if some unexpected rain encounters you on the way back home.
If you want to ride an electric scooter in the rain and don’t have to worry about it, check out my guide on the best waterproof electric scooters.
Accessories and customizations
Overall, the Dualtron Victor is almost feature-complete, and it only lacks a handful of features. Also, there’s lots of room to customize the Dualtron Victor aftermarket.
The first thing you might consider is a second charger. Based on your budget, you can opt for a second standard or a fast charger.
The sole standard charger takes 20 hours to charge the battery, and that will be a huge headache, so a second one is usually a good idea and many owners go for it.
The scooter lacks a front headlight, a crucial component for night rides or areas with inadequate street lighting. It’s recommended to purchase one separately, with various options available for a reasonable price, starting at a few dozen dollars.
There are a few other optional features that go well with this scooter. A fingerprint lock is one that comes to mind, although I would still recommend getting a strong scooter lock as well, as the fingerprint lock won’t prevent theft completely.
Naturally, this is a very powerful scooter, so you will definitely want a safe scooter helmet at all times while riding.
If you want to be 100% certain that your scooter is upgraded to the maximum, check out my electric scooter accessories guide.
Problems and downsides
The biggest issue with this scooter is definitely with its tires.
Many users have reported getting a flat tire more than once a month and constantly having to change them. To be fair, I personally never had any issues with this, but other owners seem to struggle with this quite a bit.
The Victor model faces persistent wheel issues, impacted by factors like rider weight and terrain.
Sticking to the recommended tire pressure and avoiding challenging environments helps.
The extended battery charging time can also be inconvenient.
Finally, the scooter lacks some essential features like a headlight, horn, and footrest.
That’s pretty much all the issues I found with the Dualtron Victor.
Verdict
The Dualtron Victor is a very versatile scooter, and I would recommend it to many types of riders.
It is an excellent choice for those upgrading from less powerful scooters, but it requires some riding experience to handle its power.
It is ideal for daily commutes exceeding 20 mi / 32 km, offering 2-3 days of riding on a single charge. Garage enthusiasts will find joy in its complex configurations, providing exciting challenges for customization and hacking.
It really is a great scooter and, honestly, one of the best value-for-money scooters Dualtron has come up with in the past few years. If you want to get your hands on a premium scooter for a relatively affordable price, consider the Dualtron Victor.
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