Victory Arlen Ness reviews

This bike is a real attention getter no matter where you take it! The power is awesome and the comfort is real nice w/ the gel seat. I've never had it in the shop for work other than tires/brakes and the occasional chrome accessories! A person couldn't ask for a better bike! 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

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

Now, having ridden it over 2,100 miles in the last two months, as well as spent lots of time installing add-ons nd upgrades personally, the quality and workmanship astounds me even more today than when I posted my original review almost two months ago. Now being totally familiar with it, especially the odd wheel/tire combination, it handles as good, if not better, than all other cruisers I've ridden. Stop by a dealer and test ride one before you make a mistake and buy that Harley you've been dreaming of! You'll be very glad you did! Show less

I couldn't have said it any better WOW!! I see lots of custom bikes on the street but you won't find a factory built bike like this any where. I had mine dyno'd at the OCC show in Tempe. 100.5 HP /105.0 ft lbs torque.. Show me a Harley even one with motor work..This is out of the box with only Slash Ness Pipes... Here's what your bike will look like!! Show less

All I can say is WOW. This bike is the best bike by far. I just traded my 03 Vegas for this 06 Ness Jackpot and I am so pleased with this bike. The tire is not even an issue for me, once you get it into the corner it glides as if it's on a rail. The power is great and the looks of this bike are awesome. Show me an H-D with a factory custom tire and paint job like this one with a 100 Cubic Inch motor. I don't THINK SO... I am still waiting for my Santa Rosa vee twin pipes (CLUBS) with the stage one kit and MBW LED turn signals front and back with a side mount plate. Everywhere I go all I hear is look at that back tire and that paint job. Awesome bike; I love it so much, I can't stop smiling. Worth every penny. I have ridden many bikes and then this bike, along with my Vegas, is one of the smoothest bikes you will ever ride. This bike is a true Cadillac. Show less

IT IS A REAL PLEASURE TO RIDE THIS VERY HIGH QUALITY MOTORCYCLE, I FEEL I MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE. WHEN YOU YOU LOOK AT THE BIKE ALL THE LINES FLOW AND BLEND SO WELL THE SHAPE IS NEAR PERFECT AND THE WAY GAS TANK AND SEAT MEET IS ART WORK AT ITS BEST. ALL COMPONENTS ARE FIRST CLASS, ON A SCALE OF 1 TO 10, I GIVE IT 9.5. THE PERFORMANCE OF THE VICTORY IS SUPERB (IT HAULS). I THINK I'LL KEEP THIS ONE. I HAVE A 2004 HARLEY SITTING IN THE BARN WITH 3,300 MILES ON IT, I PLAN ON SELLING IT, I'LL USE THAT MONEY TO BUY A LOT OF GAS AND ENJOY MY VICTORY ARLEN NESS. SEE YOU ON THE ROAD OR AT ONE OF THE STOPS, YOU WILL KNOW ITS ME BECAUSE OF ALL THE PEOPLE AROUND MY BIKE, IT REALLY DRAWS A CROWD EVERY TIME I GET OFF OF IT. I LIKE JUST ABOUT ALL BIKES, I WISH I COULD AFFORD 10-20 OF THEM, I BOUGHT THE VEGAS LAST OCTOBER. I WILL SEND A COMPLETE REPORT NEXT YEAR AND I HOPE IT WILL BE SATISFACTORY. Show less

The upgrades to the 2005 Ness Vegas are awesome. A truly "custom" paint job. The rad 7 wheels are sharp. The braided brake lines add to the custom touch-ups. With all the chrome features, this is one awesome bike for the price. To me, the ride and handling are smoother than earlier models. I'm tall and will add the 2 inch extentions to the forward controls for a little more comfort. Show less

AFTER GOING TO A CORBIN HOLLYWOOD SEAT, THE COMFORT LEVEL IMPROVED GREATLY ON THIS BIKE. AFTER THE STAGE II KIT, THE LOW END INCREASED GREATLY. ALL IN ALL, THIS IS A EXCELLENT BIKE. LOTS OF LOOKS, LOTS OF INQUIRES. I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS BIKE AND WITH A FEW MINOR ADJUSTMENTS, IT IS A GREAT VALUE. Show less

Picked up my new Arlen Ness Vegas on July 2nd. I got it with the stage one kit and the passenger backrest installed. While the seat is a little stiff, the whole package is way above the low rider I was on, and I don't mean in height either. It has a fist full of power and torque, the paint is unbelievable, the chrome and billet components are first rate, and this bike draws a crowd wherever it is parked. This is definitely the new hot ride in cruiser country. Show less