2006 Victory reviews

THIS BIKE HAS DONE EVERYTHING I HAVE PUT IT THROUGH. IT'S VERY COMFORTABLE ON SHORT AND LONG RIDES. I RODE IT FROM PA TO THE SMOKEY MOUNTAINS LAST YEAR AND RODE IT FROM PA TO MAINE AND BACK WITH NO PROBLEMS AT ALL THIS YEAR. I WOULD BUY A NEW VICTORY IN A HEARTBEAT! I RIDE MY KINGPIN IN A LOT OF POKER AND DICE RUNS AND IT GETS MORE LOOKS THAN ALL THE OTHER BIKES THAT ARE THERE! Show less

1st Victory out of three HDs. Wipes the floor as far as fit and finish compared to my Soft Tail. So much bike for the money. HD has the nostalgia behind them but Victory is the new kid on the block. Show less

I had been away from riding for 20 years. Had a Yamaha Virago back in 81 that gave me so much trouble that I vowed never to own a motorcycle again. Well, never say never! My buddy has a Harley bike and was pushing me to get a bike. Well, I did not want a Harley (price & maintenance). So we went across the street to the Victory dealer and as soon as I walked in they had the 8 Ball on display right next to the entry. I immediately got nervous because I knew I was going to buy that bike that day! Anyway, excellent bike, no problems, enough power to cruise with both me and my wife on the back. Highly recommend the Victory line to anyone looking for a high quality bike that is easy on the wallet. Show less

After test riding a Victory 8-Ball and Vegas I was sold on these bikes. We were looking for something to set up for long-distance cruising and touring and the dealer pointed me at the Kingpin. The Kingpin is excellent in every regard. We also have a Triumph Speedmaster which is an excellent mid-size cruiser but we were looking for something a little bigger. The Victory has great power and handling, excellent fit & finish. Very comfortable and seems to get better with every ride. This bike really draws a lot of admiration too. I hope to have this bike for many years, it's just great. Show less

PURCHASED MY BIKE ONE WEEK BEFORE DAYTONA BIKE WEEK 2007. TOOK THE BIKE BONE STOCK AND WAS AMAZED AT THE ATTENTION IT DREW AMONG THE HARLEYS AND OTHER CUSTOMS. SINCE THEN I HAVE DONE A LOT OF CUSTOMIZING AND EVERYTIME I TAKE IT OUT OF THE GARAGE PEOPLE ARE SWARMING TO IT LIKE BEES!!! VERY COMFORTABLE RIDE AND SO FAR HAS BEEN VERY STRONG!!! WOULD HAVE REGRETTED NOT PURCHASING THIS MACHINE!!! Show less

I can't express how happy I am with this bike. It's sporty, sexy, fast, reliable, comfortable...need I go on? I do have to change the oil sometimes, and put up with endless compliments on how it looks. Show less

Every where I go people ask questions about my Jackpot. The Harley guys hate all the attention my bike gets. No matter where we go, my Jackpot draws a crowd. I have 8,000 trouble free miles in 14 months and I plan to ride many more. Victory has built a great bike that I think will slowly take a larger share of the market. Show less

I am very happy with this bike. Smoothest V-twin that I have ever owned. Handles well too. They have plenty of power and look great. Have received more compliments about the bike in one week than had ever received about my old HD. Like my old HD, I think a better seat may be needed. The Victory stock seat is pretty darn hard. Show less

I bought this bike in June 2006. I've put 10300+ miles on it since then. Everyone compliments me on this bike. I tell 'em it rides just as it looks - AWESOME. The flame job is real nice as is everything else. Riding on the fat rear is really easy to handle and took very little time for me to adjust to its handling. Quiet engine straight off the showroom floor so some changes needed in that area. It has the get up and go and handles even better when I changed the exhaust. Totally different feeling especially when I crack it open - AWESOME! I recommend a Victory over brand X anytime... Show less

I could not have asked for more in a motorcycle! I am a Paramedic and was partnered with a Kingpin rider. I had been considering a motorcycle for a few years, even picked up a couple of real basket cases (one ran). Bought a Suzuki M50 to see if I would really be a daily rider. 12,000 miles and 9-10 months later, I was looking to upgrade! Looked at several. When I saw my baby, Indy Red Vegas! It was love at first sight. Tried to keep looking and couldn't help but compare all the others to the Vic. I have had her 10 months and wouldn't trade her for anything except maybe another Vic!!!! Show less