2004 Victory reviews

The truth is the Vegas is a bike that I want to take out as much as possible. It's exciting, has the power and hugs the road, much to my surprise. Owned HD, Honda, and Suzuki, and none where as satisfying as the Vegas. And you will be proud to get all these compliments and thumbs ups. I bought it this spring and put 7,500 km on it; never done so many km before. Try it, you'll love it. Show less

Rode a 2003 Sporty 1200 before the Vegas, as I was dead set on an HD. It felt heavy to me, and I was unsure of myself in turns on this top heavy bike. Getting on the Vegas was a totally different experience. It feels light, and I have all the confidence in the world throwing this baby into the turns. Need power? I ride w/ a guy that has a 98 Fat Boy, 1450 motor bored out(to what he doesn't know). He decided to get a little froggy when we were rolling at about 40. By the time I let off the throttle(which was NOT wide open, at 70, he was just a speck in my mirrors. All this for about half the price of a comparably equipped softail, and 100% American, unlike those other guys that claim to be. Show less

I have a 2004 Vegas and love it. It has the look of a custom without the huge price tag. The only complaint that I can think of is the factory seat is as hard as a rock. The bike handles awesome, great power and sound. Show less

I bought my 2004 TC in Sept of 2005. It was a holdover that didn't sell at another dealer. I got a great deal on it from the dealer with extras thrown in. Victory dealers treat you right! It had 6 miles on it when I drove it off the showroom floor. I now have over 3800 miles on it with flawless performance. I recently made a trip to the black hills (600 miles one way). I have no problem cruising on the interstate at 75-80mph, also flawless in the hills and curves. My only complaint is an increase in felt vibration after my recent installation of the stage 1 kit. I noticed a lot more vibration in my feet than before. I am guessing that is due to the increase in "rumble" through the pipes that transfers into the frame etc. Overall great bike! Show less

I traded in my Harley Dyna Wide Glide for the Kingpin, and I don't regret it at all. The Kingpin is a sweet bike. It handles well, is very comfortable, has plenty of power, and those Arlen Ness designed fenders really get the looks. The only problem I've had is that I ordered some passenger floorboards and it took Polaris/Victory over two months to get them to me. Other than that, I love this bike. I think they may get a portion of the harley business, especially since the Victory bikes are a little easier on the pocketbook as well! Show less

I have been riding for years. I always wanted to move up to the large cruiser line. I tested them all, Yamaha, Honda, etc. Victory is far better and leads the pack. It is very comparable to Harley without the high cost. Harley riders actually ride with me on my morning jaunts. Best bike for the money, you won't go wrong. Buy America Show less

From the moment I saw the Victory I knew I wanted one. Then I found a Kingpin I had to have. I sold my Harley for it and have never looked back. What a bike, the looks, performance and comfort are a great package. I can't believe how balanced and nimble it is, it feels like a bike half the size. I highly recommend to anybody looking to do yourself a favor, go ride one. Unbelievable. Show less

I know this will offend the true blue Harley guys, but guess what - I don't care. Harleys are like bellybuttons - everyone has one! I have five brothers that all own Harleys and after test riding a Victory Vegas at my local dealership there was no question, the Harley can't hold a candle to this machine. Polaris/Victory has done something that other manufacturers haven't done for years - they listened to the riders. I am a big guy and this machine fits my 6'7 size just fine. The seat placement is perfect, the torque and power are outstanding. The brakes are stock Brembos. Other than male diamonds (chrome), there is not much to upgrade on this bike. Please, you devout Harley guys, take a test ride, you even get a free T-shirt for doing it. Show less

This bike is great. I've had no mechanical issues with this wonderful machine. I've had it just over 4 months, and have over 10K miles on it already. It took me on a 4000 mile thrill ride recently, and never missed a beat. All the power anyone would ever need. I averaged slightly over 43 mpg and kept it primarily between 70 and 85 mph. This was while it was carrying me (330 lbs), and roughly 80 lbs of gear. I rode an average of 500 miles a day, and was ready to go out again 2 hours after I got back home. I'm hooked! Try one, and you will be too! Show less

I recently bought a "new" 2004 Kingpin with 0 miles. I bought this particular all purple (no tribal flames) motorcycle because it simply looked terrific and "clean". It has exceptional fit and finish. For two years I had been riding a 2001 1500 Vulcan Drifter, which is also a terrific machine, but I wanted to move back to something a little more sporty with just as much power. To make a long story short, I had shopped around for awhile and had slightly similar experiences (with various dealers) as the reviewer who wrote "In A Class Of It's Own". During my search I pulled up the Victory website and liked the designs so much I decided to make the 110 mile trip to the Victory dealership. I mean, Arlen Ness probably has a pretty good idea of what looks good on a motorcycle, wouldn't you say? I called ahead of time, they had a few bikes on hand and I am very glad I made the trip! Since I had a valid MC license, they had no problem getting me "in the saddle" on two different models for comparison. The Vegas and the Kingpin are both terrific bikes, but I chose the Kingpin for a little more saddle comfort and floorboards. After the test ride, I chose the "leftover" 2004 with that terrific crystal clear purple paint job. The last four bikes I've owned have all been black and I just got tired of the lack of color. The dealer also installed the Stage 1 kit to make a well rounded super package. The 110 mile ride home was a blast and my "glutes" were still in good shape when I pulled up at home. The bike fits me like a glove. Since most of the ride home was open interstate, the next day I decided to see what the "Pin" was like around home. I spent some time tooling around town, in traffic, and the bike behaves very well. It'll run comfortably at 25mph in 2nd, but you can feel it wants to take off. A little throttle goes a long way in this scenario, but overall it does very well in town. Next I headed out into the country to run it through the "twisties" and what a blast that was! It corners exceptionally well, remains very stable through the corners and doesn't require much shifting to remain constant, no matter what the terrain. All in all, my overall opinion is that this bike was designed by someone or some group who love motorcycling. People who ride for the thrill of it, just like I do. I don't give a rat's backside what someone else has between their legs, I'm only concerned with whats between mine! Show less