2005 Victory reviews

Purchased the bike new, and with out a dout, best bike ever. I've ridden HD, Yamaha, and a lot of others. I was sold as soon as I threw my leg over. I have ridden long hours and never tired from fighting the bike. I'll always buy a Victory. Show less

I test rode other bikes, but kept coming back to my Kingpin. It's the only bike I need. I never wanted ride a bike just like all the rest. Show less

Thought my small cubic inch Victory could run with the big cube Harley's, but didn' know it could out run them. Bam! Show less

This bike is one of 3 I own. It is a heavy, serious bike with great manners and comfort. I would change very little about the bike as it came with many great features. My only complaint is pipes I would love a stage one kit however it's is not available. It handles way better than any HD I have owned or have had the chance to ride. I have had only one problem in 4 years and that is a short in the front turn signal. It blew the main fuse and roasted the battery. All else was fine. It is solid, 99% great and I would buy another in a heart beat. If you look at any Vic and compare, I mean really compare you will buy the Vic... Hey, I can afford any brand... I have owned HD... I think the Victory brand has won many times over, perhaps that's why they call it a Victory... Show less

I have been riding the 05 Hammer for 4 seasons and have been truly impressed by performance, quality and the looks on the faces of other riders (non-Victory) that is. I would recommend this bike to anyone who wants a in your face, hold on and ride power house like the Hammer. I have done 6 hour rides with the stock seat and had no problems with my butt falling numb. I have added many accessories, to make it all mine. Having the Indy Red also makes it a real looker. Show less

I've had Harleys all my life, but my Kingpin ended that. It out handles, rides and runs any Harley I've had! Show less

'My wife and I have ridden our Kingpin to Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Washington. Other than replacing a few clutch cables, one front and two rear tires and replacing the rear brake line, the bike performs great everytime I'm on it. Why Victory ran the rear break tubing under the frame is anyones guess but if you haven't replaced it yet, take if off and run it above the lower right side frame tubing. I wish someone would have told me that before I made a tight right turn while hitting a small dip in the road. One other thing I wish I had was sixth gear... To this day I pull the clutch in and hit the heal shifter...but still no sixth gear in my trans. Show less

Bought the bike new in early 06. Have been riding it for mostly short trips, and a few longer trips across a few states for weekend trips. Ride and operation has been smooth, and after 3 years there have been few repair issues. The only real problem was a broken shifter linkage pin (after about 6 months) which was a recall item (dealer fixed for free). Other than that, I have replaced the battery, and have a broken saddle bag bracket (which I have not replaced yet). The only dealer service adjustment needed was the idle control cable, which became ineffective after repeated use to warm up the bike. I had this done during some parts upgrades. I think the stock seat is pretty comfortable, but I would like to upgrade at some point. The only other maintenance I have performed is regular oil and filter changes, which is pretty easy to do. The bike is a joy to ride, and I enjoy it more each year. Smooth, Reliable, and Stylish are understatements! Show less

When I first saw this bike it immediately reminded me of a HEMI CUDA! One bad MF. It is very smooth. Can get 50 mpg if driven like a Buick. Can touch the feelers easily even with that big fatty on the rear-it handles very well. It smokes ALL the HD pushrod motors-even ones that have 4-5 thousand added for performance. It doesn't breakdown, doesn't leak, and doesn't shake! And the looks it gets on the boulevard are incredible. 05 Premium with Tribal graphics, Bassani Pro-Streets and a K&N Air Sucker. This motor is truly hown a big block v-twin should REALLY run!!! The Victorys are everything a Harley should be but isn't. And never will be!! Show less

They're not many bikes out there with the power this bike has; you need to hang on to the handle bars. I really enjoy the comfort of the Hammer with the large back tire, the balance is tops. The performance of this bike will put you out front. I hope you can handle it. The Hammer has the growl that will turn heads. Show less