2006 Victory reviews

I've only had my bike a couple of months now but I have to say that I would never ride anything but a Victory. I'm built low to the ground but this bike handles like a dream. If there are any ladies out there looking for a good handling bike I would strongly suggest a Victory Vegas. Show less

I picked up the bike a little over a month ago and it's an amzing work of art and performance!!! I get all kinds of looks and many complements. The bike is fast for a cruiser and rides like a cadillac... Show less

We have a Jackpot and love it! We ride as much as possible, and are not looking foward to the cold weather which is here! We will have out Jackpot out on New Year's Day for a short ride to bring in the New Year! Show less

I thank my lucky stars everyday that I made the best choice for a vehicle in my life. The 06 Jackpot is the pinnacle of American engineering. In 3,400 miles, this bike never ever skipped a beat. The power blows everything out of the water. The bikes I used to drool over don't even grab my attention anymore since the first day I saw a Jackpot. Show less

Despite the fact that 3 hours after I rode off the lot on my new Jackpot I wrecked, no one's fault, I still love it. The power rivals that of my SV1000 sport bike, but the handling is something to seriously consider when getting this bike. Not to say that the handling is below par... It's just different. You really have to maintain acceleration and counter-steer, especially at slower speeds, but getting on the throttle coming out of a corner is exciting. Looks wise I've seen nothing like it. It has a cool custom look without being overly raked and from the rear, well, it's like watching your favorite woman walk away. The rider comfort is great, but I would prefer the controls be a bit more forward. All in all I couldn't be happier. Aptly named and living up to all the hype. My only real complaint is that I've had to get a couple pieces chromed on my own (an exhaust bracket and rear drive pulley). Show less

Thank you Victory! This is without a doubt, the ultimate cruiser machine. I spend as much time talking with people about it as I do riding it. All my buddies ride HD and every where we go, a crowd gathers around my jackpot. This makes them crazy. The orange crush color is awsome. I have owned two HD's myself. One with cams, carb, etc. I must say that this bike just kicks the snot out of it. My hat is off to Victory! You hit the nail on the head. Show less

This bike handles like a dream, great brakes, huge torque, a blast to ride. Put on chrome plate and rear LED turn signals to clean up the rear end. Arlen Ness Pipes look/sound great. Great bike and turns heads. Show less

I have been looking at Victory Motor Cycles for 2 years. I finaly pulled the trigger in June 06 and could not be happier! The Cory Ness is just what I wanted except the wheels, I wasn't happy with the wheels. I dropped over the Mesa AZ dealer and they changed the Arlen wheels to my bike and Ness Slash Pipes and K&N and air box. This bike gets so many looks by Harley riders it is unbelievable! If you want a great built bike, a great looking and riding bike you will be impressed. IT'S GREAT! Show less

Looked at Victory for 2 years, Finally took a test ride in October of 05. WOW... Put down a deposit as soon as I turned the key off, on the 06 8-Ball. Picked it up on Good Friday, April 14th 2006, and I haven't stopped smiling since then. Ride is smooth, Power is awesome. Get compliments & questions everywhere I go. Stock seat looked good on the bike, but was horrible for any length of time. Bought a mustang touring seat and now I can ride for hours. This bike has Outstanding value & bang for the buck. Everybody is looking for a bike that they can call their own & is different from all the others, These bikes are just that...... Show less

Everywhere I go, people ask me if I'm riding a custom bike (probably because I removed the Victory badges after one got scratched). There is chrome everywhere, the wheels are unbeatable, and the paint is amazing. I put slash ness pipes on, added a side mount license plate, then removed the stock license plate holder and blinkers. The improved chopper look is great and the 250 tire looks even bigger. The performance is hard to beat. I bought this bike three weeks ago and can't stop riding it. The 100 ci engine is bigger than HD's "upgrade" Screamin' Eagle, and with the Arlen Ness pipes it sounds even better. Riding on the big tire took about 2 minutes to get used to, it holds the line perfectly and is extra stable at low speeds. The tire is not like the "standard" square, fat rear tires that are on Big Dog / Iron Horse choppers. This one is curved and is easy to handle. I switched bikes with a friend and rode his Heritage Softail, and missed the big tire, I felt less stable. Five stars on everything, except comfort. I had a 2002 Road King before this, and that was a little more comfortable, especially for my wife. Floorboards, touring seats, and seatbacks are hard to leave behind. But comparing this bike to the Road King is apples and oranges. Overall, I would MUCH rather have this bike than the Road King. Show less