2003 Victory reviews

Been in the shop twice. First was to upgrade the mapping because of a personal call from the dealer suggesting it. I consider that exceptional service. Second time to replace the battery (bad cell) no fault of the bike. Ride was good when I got it and excellent since I got ride of the tractor seat for a Mustang. Performance is all I need. Have several severe grades with no problem at all. Handling is like riding a bike with no bags. (Take that anyway you want). Show less

I've ridden Harleys, Suzuki's, Yamaha's and own a Honda. Saw the Victory on a showroom floor and my first thoughts was nice bike but didn't know Polaris made a bike. Joined Victory Digest newsgroup to find out more info. After test driving and receiving replies, I bought the bike. I love it and it's a very nice ride. Polaris has a good product. Show less

I've ridden many different types and makes of bikes in my time. This bike just puts the rumble of the engine, right into my soul. I bought mine in August of '03 and put 2000 miles on it before the snow started to fly. I will be on it again as soon as I see a dry spot on the pavement. Power, Comfort, Looks, this bike has it all. I would never again want another kind of bike, as long as Victory keeps up work like this. Show less

If you don't own a Vegas than step back and watch the market for these bikes astonish you and that's no joke. You can't bye a Harley-Davidson with a stretched tank, Fuel injection, billet wheels and the Vegas look for the price of a new Vegas. I get more looks than most Harley-Davidson's ever will. Show less

I bought an "03" demo with 1200 miles on it. It is bright yellow all chromed out with the billet wheels. I removed the badges off the tank, which is easy to do. Put goo-be-gone behind the badges and let penetrate for two days and lift them right off. No one knows what it is. Every one has praise and good remarks about it. It has the looks, the sound and the handling. It's got the whole package. It stands out among all the Harley-Davidson's. Show less

I'll just keep it short. I've owned a number of bikes, and have ridden many more than that. This is, all around, the best bike I've ever ridden in my opinion. It's not perfect. Has a couple areas for improvement, but off the dealership floor, I think this is the best 2 wheel machine I've ever had the pleasure to ride. Besides, if it was already perfect.. then I couldn't customize it.. make it mine.. you know.. ;) Show less

I participated in a vegas demo ride and fell in love with bike. I have always ridden a "bagger" and thought a sport cruiser was way to go. I picked it up Columbus day weekend and only got 400 miles on it before winterizing. Waited so i could get a good deal, love the power and lean into turns. The fit and finish is not a Honda that i am used to but it makes up for it in style. I spent weeks going between a vrod and vegas, the main decision maker was when visiting the harley dealer the third time i peaked into the service area and three vrods were torn apart . The stock seat is good for 200 miles but am upgrading to a corbin as i do long rides. Need more padding ..cant wait until spring...Victory, USA!!!! Show less

I test drove all the Victory, HD and Jap bikes and chose the Vegas. Quality, Quality Quality. Can't wait to see the new King Pin. Show less

I've owned my sonic blue Vegas for about a month now. 600 miles later and I still can't wipe this stupid grin off my face! This bike has it all - style that makes you stand out from the masses, performance that makes you run from them, and comes at a decent price relative to other American offerings. Victory is really expanding their accessory offerings as well, which should allow one to make their Vegas truly theirs. One piece of advice though - at least get the Stage 1 kit. The performance boost is phenomenal and it sounds great too! All around, its the best bike I've had the pleasure of owning - seat and all! Show less

I recently purchased one of these machines and after reading some of the complaints I've seen its obvious that the reviews were written by parties who have not placed their back side in the seat. I have ridden them all from Asian to American and the Vegas is by far the best there is going right now. 1 week after I purchased mine I was "jumped" by a turbo Harley and my only comment is that I don't think he'll go there again. I have the D&D straight cut exhaust and the K&N kit and nothing more. As far as the spectulation about depreciation, well I'd rather pay $16,000 for a new bike worth $16,000 than to pay $22,000 for a new bike that is worth $16,000. Try one of these and you'll see the bike that other American manufacturers wish they could build. Show less