2006 Victory reviews

My 06 Kingpin Deluxe is a fantastic bike. It handles great at all speeds and with the Stage 1 kit on it, smokes Harleys for lunch. I am always asked by Harley owners how I like my Victory and I tell them it is a great piece of machinery. Show less

I had a Yamaha Warrior for about 2 years and I loved that bike and thought it was the best bike until I got on the Eight Ball. What a bike! It rides better and has better looks and of course it is an AMERICAN bike. I might never get off of this bike. It is by far the best bike for the money. Will someone please tell my why I would pay more for a hardley and get less of a bike? Show less

Great bike - my second. Very, very easy to handle for a smaller guy like myself. I love it. Show less

This bike has a lot of power, it's low and long, and is the most stable bike I have ever ridden. The Harley Deuce is the closest, as far as rider position. The Victory has more peg clearance, so the turns can be a little more aggressive. I get more mpg than my buddy does on his Softail, at the same highway speed. The Victory is just as solid at 90mph as it is at 19mph. The only thing I had to get used to was the seat. After about the first 60 miles, my tail bone was screaming at me. The more time I spend on the bike, the less my tail bone hurts. Call it breaking in the spine. The rubber mounted bars and engine make this a one handed cruiser at any speed. I am very happy with this bike! Show less

I purchased my 8-ball last year and I have had some minor issues with the stage one kit. The first set of pipes were the Santa Rosa Aces....did not run to well....I changed to the Ness Slash pipes and it has been balls out ever since! Show less

This is my 3rd bike, I had a Harley 1200 Sportster and a Honda CBR 600 FI. The Victory line is an incredible bunch of bikes. The power is excellent, the ride is comfortable, and the looks are tremendous. The only problem I have are some details that can be fixed with some aftermarket products. The air box is ugly and the wiring coming from the hand controls are equally unsightly. Expect to pay more for after market products than a Harley. Hopefully these prices will fall as more bikes get on the street. I doubt that Victory will ever equal Harley in numbers but it is a great American motorcycle. Show less

Wow. Wow. Wow. Oh yeah! That is what it feels like to ride my 06 Hammer. I looked at everything, I read every review. I went to every dealer within 200 miles and at the end of the day, nothing could touch the Hammer. (Well, not for the price) The first thing I did was find the twistiest road I could and see what it would take to gind the pegs. What a blast! This thing does not corner like a cruiser. It's not flickable per se but it is more a smooth roller. The 250 in the back rolls all the way out to the edge as smooth as swinging in a hammock. It feels really stable and in control. As for power... well ... let's just say, she wants to run. I kept dusting my buddy on his 1200 hopped up Harley without having to downshift and regardless of RPM. The whole band has power to spare and that is with CA emmissions stock. I am waiting to get it back from the dealer after my add-ons are installed. Probably tommorow and I can't wait. I just want to get back out on the road. I even got my first compliments on the bike. I was talking to my neighbor and she told me 'The cops really like your bike.' I was a bit confused because I had only had it out 3 times since I got it. She said she has a police scanner and she overheard them commenting on my new bike and how cool it looked over the radio. She knew it was me because a couple minutes later I pulled into my driveway. So I will be an extra good rider in town now I guess. I can't be happier, this bike is everything it is cracked up to be, from fit and finish to looks to performance. My advice is to go out and get Hammered!!! Show less

I have been a Harley rider for years (and still own one). When I saw and then rode the Jackpot, I had to have one. The power and the ride are great. I like the appearance of being a custom bike. Show less

Well, I can now say I have broken my bike in. I purchased in Mar 06 and it is now Dec 06. I have over 5K miles and I can't seem to get enough of this bike. Everywhere I go folks tend to just stare at it, give me the thumbs up, and either ask - What bike is that? or that's the new Victory!! How do you like it? It looks awesome!! Next Fix? Forks getting raked out to 45 degrees. YEAH! Show less

I have enjoyed riding the 8-Ball. I routinely get approached and asked about it. Great machine. I would recommend this bike to anyone! Show less