2004 Victory reviews

I got my vegas this spring. It's my first bike. I looked hard at most American made bikes and the vegas was a perfect starting point for me. I've added stage 1 then stage 2. I have 1100 miles on the stage 2. The bike runs great, well worth the upgrade. (1634 cc,100 hp,110 torque.) The only problem, after stage 2 was installed, was that it really changed the sound of the exhaust. It became real tinny and airy. No where near the great sound you get from the stage 1 upgrade. I tried d&d slip on pipes but it didn't correct the sound. Finally I went with a set of king pipes and also a set of big city thunder monster inserts. It now runs and sounds like a big v -twin again. The problem was an air inversion problem in the exhaust system. No fault of victory, it just occurs when the bores of the heads are increased. Overall the bike gets around 44 mpg after the upgrade. It's a good first ride for anyone. Show less

Just got a 03 Vegas with Stage 1 kit and billet wheels. This is an awesome looking bike with Arlen Ness styling and runs like a racehorse. Top quality all around. The only drawback is the availability of aftermarket parts like exhaust pipes. Santa Rosa Vee Twins in California has good looking pipes but they cost $600. Also it handles great and shifts very smoothly. Show less

I have a Harley in the garage that is growing dust after I purchased the Vegas. No comparison as far as ride quality and mechanical stability. Show less

I hadn't ridden in years but the bug had been biting me. I always thought I wanted a Harley and though I still love them, I totally fell in love with the Vegas. I got the silver/red model and it is awesome! This beast has tons of power and I'm still riding it stock. Any complaints about the seat are IMO overblown. True that it's not a touring seat but it's not bad. The HID headlight I got with mine is killer. Like another gentleman said, get ready to say "Thanks" a lot because of the compliments you'll receive. Show less

I looked at this bike and I rode it. It rides great and looks gorgeous. The problem that I saw was that you paid Harley prices and you get metric import resale value. I was surprised when I saw what the resale value was on eBay. So I went out and bought a Lowrider. At least I can sell it for what I bought it for. Someday, in the future, hopefully Victory's value will make it a better investment. This is the only reason I gave it 2 stars, the resale issues. Show less

I've got almost 3,000 miles on my Arlen Ness. It runs great with absolutely no mechanical problems. It has plenty of power, even with my wife on the back. I get comments on the bike every time I ride. Handling is fine for a cruiser. It's not the most comfortable bike for touring, but that wasn't what I got it for. It stands out from the Harleys, which seem all too common now a days. Show less

I picked mine up 3 weeks ago. This bike runs and handles so well. I was a bit hesitant ordering a bike that I could not see but the styling is superb. The tank paint is different on the real bike than the picture and I like it much better. Where ever it goes it draws a crowd. And with the new motor and transmission it pulls away from the crowd quickly. No way would I ever give it up. Victory and Arlen Ness are doing it right. Can't wait to see what they have in store next. Show less