2012 Victory reviews

I was looking for a cruiser/touring bike and just out of curiosity, started my search with Victory. Looked at, sat on and tried a lot of other rides...nothing else felt as balanced and comfortable as the Cross Roads. The 2012 Classic LE is an amazing combo of retro style and modern lines. Power and smooth shifting just keep getting better with every ride. Show less

I have been riding for over 15 years and by far this is the best bike I have ridden. I have owned three Honda crotch rockets and ridden Harleys and other cruisers, but none compare to this bike. I have over 2,000 miles on my 2012 Highball and I had the bike less than three weeks. Show less

I was initially interested in trading my 2007 Kingpin tour some other brand bike. I test drove a Triumph touring model. However, after researching the Cross Country, and test driving, I was sold. I commute in and out of Washington, DC. The ride is very comfortable and stable. I loved the Kingpin Tour, but the balance and comfort changes in the Cross Country is amazing. Besides the bike, the dealer really provided great support, service and information - a class bike and dealer!! Show less

I've always been a Harley guy even though I've owned a number of other brands. I had been interested in Victory for some time based on their styling and engineering, but the High-Ball sold me on making the move. I traded in my 2001 Harley Deuce and haven't looked back. Not only is this an exciting and fun bike around town, it's very manageable on long trips as well. I took it to Tennessee a month after buying it and was completely comfortable, even without a windshield. This beast was carving out the mountain roads like they were a Thanksgiving turkey. I rarely stop anywhere that I don't get compliments on it. And if you think this is fast off the showroom floor, add a Power Commander and Autotune to the injection system and it just FLIES!!! Show less

I just bought my new 2012 XC and couldn't be happier. I own a 2009 Victory Vegas and absolutely love it as well. The 2012 XC comes with standard ABS brakes which is awesome stopping power. It also comes with a high-quality mp3 player/radio embedded in the fairing and your mp3 player can be attached in one of the saddle bags with additional accessories needed. This is a very smooth ride and just great for the long hauls. I own the Sunset Red & Silver Graphics colored one only because I don't want to have my bike look like everyone else's bike - BLACK! I like black, but everyone has a black a bike. This color stands out and shines nicely out in the sun and grabs everyone's attention. I have been asked about this bike so many times I just point them to the dealer now. Anyway, if you are looking for a great bike, this is an amazing one! Show less

I freakin' love the bike! I bought it before seeing it in person. It was worth the wait. I like everything about it, and Victory as a whole. Thanks to Tommy & Ben in Springville and Peggy in Centerville. I wish I worked in the shop working on them, or in the factory building them. I can't get enough, I just want to hang out at the dealer all day. Show less

I just picked up the bike, and thus far, this thing rocks. It handles extremely well, and has great power. The Victory dealership is the best by far. Everyone I dealt with was great. I'm looking forward to putting miles on the bike. I just need to get a backrest so the wife can ride along, and eventually put on an exhaust. Show less

I have been an HD rider for the past 10 years with a Road King, Road Glide and an Electra Glide Ultra Classic. I purchased my Victory last month during a big sale here in Florida and also took advantage of the $1,000 Veteran rebate. I did a lot of research on the Victory and decided to make the switch trading my 2009 Road Glide. I am extremely happy with the CCT, it handles better, has more power and I like the ergonomics of the bike. Plus, it's loaded from the factory unlike HD where a lot is optional. I love the ABS brakes, heated grips and seats and MP3 hookup. Storage is tremendous and personally I like the styling and lines on the bike. I looked at the Vision but that's a little over the top for me. It seems that my wife and I have more room on the Victory also compared to any of the HD touring bikes I have owned. Great job and great motorcycle by Victory at a great price. Looking forward to putting many miles on this bike. To all the die-hard HD riders, don't hate. Like Victory said, try one and you will buy one. Show less

I've had the bike for three weeks and have put on 600 miles. I don't miss my Harley! What more can I say after that. The 2012 Classic LE is a smooth and comfortable to ride. Show less

I'm a 15-year veteran rider of mostly "crotch rockets." I have been looking to slow down and take it easy on a cruiser for the past five years but didn't want to give up performance on a bike. I mostly looked at Harley's and was between the Vrod and the Fat Boy low. that's until I rode the victory High-Ball, Vegas and Hammer. I loved them all. I went with the High-Ball because of the hard core look without an ounce of depletion of performance. I was taking curves with High-Ball like I was with the Hammer. This bike handles absolutely amazing. As far as looks, I'm constantly looking at the bike at the red lights thinking something is hanging off because of all the heads turning. I have been pulled over numerous times by people to look at the bike and to take pictures, including a sheriff which scared me, because it's easy to speed on this machine. The handle bars can be adjusted easily and they are more comfortable then you would imagine. The only complaint I have is that there's not enough dealers in the area. Though they're not needed for unscheduled maintenance it would make it easier to upgrade the bike and get apparel without traveling two hours away (although I do enjoy the ride there). Show less