2006 Victory reviews

As for cost, I can afford nearly any motorcycle on the market. As a first time bike owner, I was going to get a Harley, because that's what everyone said I should get. Not wanting to be a follower, I decided on the Victory. I am very happy. The bike does not break down and it hauls ass. I have taken her to 120 MPH, and I'm very comfortable cruising at 90 MPH. The bike is stable, and easy to ride. I wasn't thrilled with the seat (uncomfortable), so I got a custom one to fit me (Dany Grey). I bought the bike new, and have nearly 40,000 miles on her. I do get lots of complimets. I would highly recommend a Victory. Show less

I purchased my Vegas 8-Ball from an avid motorcyclist who took amazing care of it. He had added the Stage One modifications during his 3 years of ownership. The quality of manufacture makes this bike an excellent 'bang for your buck'! This bike is a real attention grabber with it's clean lines and powerful look and performance. Outstanding! Show less

I ride as often as possible. I love the ride and the power. The reliability has been outstanding although my local dealer has gone out of business. The only problem I have to reduce my rating from 5 stars is the noise of the transmission. It has not been a problem but I feel the noise reduces the quality feel. That said I would buy another in a heart beat. I also wish Victory would come out with a bike to compeat with the HD Sportster. I need another bike for my wife. Show less

I was very skeptical about buying a Victory but loved the way they look especially that fat tire out back. It just looks killer. So I straddled a used 2006 Hammer and went for a test ride. I came back smiling ear to ear and bought it right then and there. It has custom one of a kind Chevy theme paint and chrome every where with a Bassani 2-into-1 exhaust. It rocks. Even true Harley purists love the look and the sound. I own a 2007 SE Full Dresser with the 110 motor. And for a big bike it does haul but not the same. Then again it's about 200 lbs. heavier than the Hammer. But the riding impression is truly awesome. Show less

This is my 2nd Victory. 1st I had (and still have) the 1999 V92C. That bike has over 30k miles on it without any issues, other than a clutch cable. I hoped that would be the case when I got the Hammer. The Hammer is a great machine. I bought it to be my ME bike. So I could ride without my girl, hoping she would buy her own... She loves being on this bike except for the seat, which is why I got it. She loves the looks we get, and all the questions people ask about this beauty. I've had her painted (the bike that is), added the stage I kit, the frame powder coated, several chrome items, but nothing too over the top. At this point she has won 3 shows, and 1 of them I hadn't even entered in to. You need to make sure of your riding abilities, as they will try to stand you up in a corner with the large rear tire. Living in Colorado, I ride A LOT of mountain roads, and love slamming her down as we go around the corners. With over 11K miles this spring and summer, the only issue has been another clutch cable. Maybe Victory can look into that, as I've heard others have the same issues with all Victorys. After owning other brands, I spent more time working on them; it's nice having a bike I can get on and not worry about. My girl is looking at an 8-Ball, and I'm looking at the Vision. The question is do I want to get rid of my 1999? Could be a great collectors item! Show less

I absolutely love this bike. I rented Harleys and was convinced I was going to buy, but I knew deep down I would be buying one to be part of the Harley crowd. I was not able to find one that the ride and fit was correct for me. It would have been a compromise. I then test rode a Hammer at the Victory dealership and was laughing with in a block. I was laughing that I actually considered a less comfortable, worse handling, slower, with higher service cost and frequency line of bikes. Found one at a price I could not pass up. Was I worried about a used Victory? No, especially since it had 600 miles on it. Even came with an Arlen Ness signature. That was a bonus not mentioned in the ad. I added Shotgun Stage I kit and it sound awesome. My Harley buddy admires it every time we ride but he did comment that his ears hurt sometimes if he rides behind me. I just hope Victory can keep gaining market share, I would hate to see them concede. They just need to put out test rides everywhere; that was all I needed. Show less

This bike rocks! I bought it in April and have logged 7500 miles so far. It has lots of power and attracts a lot of attention. My only complaint is that my front tire wore out and had to be replaced at 7000 miles. Overall it is a great value and I wouldn't want to own anything else! Show less

I purchased the 2006 Kingpin with the tour seat, bags, screen, and highway bars, but without the top box in March of '07. I also own a '05 Vegas, Arlen Ness series, which is my short-run bike. I have been from Fairbanks to Oregon twice this year with one return trip. I have logged nearly 14K so far this year. This is the best handling bike I have ridden for extended trips. It handles in a parking lot like a toy. I ride 12 hour days (about 600 miles) and have to say the seat has never caused me any pain. I do use a kidney belt for back support. The original set of tires lasted 10K miles and would have run further but I did not want to be looking for replacements in the middle of Canada. I got a consistent 50 mpg on the highway. The ONLY problem was a broken spark plug at Prince George B.C. I find it nearly impossible to stop anywhere without attracting folks who want to talk about the bike. Even other bikers will want to compare notes and talk about their problems. When I slip the covers over the highway bars, the rain and mud is nearly non-existent. It really likes to cruise at 70mph @2500rpm and very little wind on the rider. I can't wait to test the Vision but cannot imagine how it can beat this Kingpin. Show less

I got my '06 sonic blue Vegas in May. It's my 2nd motorcycle. The 1st one was 27 years ago. It's gone, the kids are gone - time for dad to have some fun. I've had brand X riders chase me down the street just to see what I was on. Not too many people know about Victory Motorcycles around here. I wish I had a $1 for every time I've been asked who makes Victory??? I researched Victorys for 2 years before I bought it. 1 test ride and I was sold. Great bike. I will never own anything else. MAN that's A GOOD LOOKIN' BIKE!!! Yeah you should ride one. Show less

I shopped for nearly 2 years trying to decide what my next bike would be. I finally decided on the Kingpin. The biggest selling points for me were the 100/6 powertrain, the quality suspension components, and the powerful brakes. After riding it several thousand miles I have no regrets, I made the right choice. The more I ride it the more it impresses me. This is an excellent all-around bike. Who said cruisers had to be slow with mediocre handling? It wasn't Victory, that's for certain! Show less