Victory Classic Cruiser reviews

I got my TC in April and hit 3k miles this week and looking for more. It is the best bike bar none for the money. I even use it to do some electrical work and estimating on. My wife loves to ride and we look for places to go just to get the chance to climb on. The ride is comfortable but it can snap your neck if you stand on it. Smooth riding with a wicked sound!!! Show less

As a previous Harley owner I was pleasantly surprised to find the Victory to be everything I wanted in a cruiser. I could not believe that this bike from the show room floor was set up as I wanted it, and for several thousand dollars less than a Road King. When I compared the specs between the Road King and the Victory I was sold instantly on the Victory. The addition of the Stage 1 kit I feel is a necessity on any new bike these days because of the emmissions restrictions from the factory. Once that was installed I was in love with the performance and sound. I have had nothing but great comments from everyone who sees and hears the bike, and most are from Harley riders who don't know about Victory. I added the chrome rails just for my own love of chrome. I would like to see Polaris be a little more active in marketing the Victory line of bikes as I believe they are an incredible deal and a quality ride. Show less

I just bought a beautiful '04 purple flame Victory V92TC. With this being my second Victory TC (I also own a '02 V92TC), I can attest to the vast improvement in ride and refinement over the past two model years. One of my main complaints (for the '02) was harsh front suspension. For 2004, Victory has re-calibrated the front and rear suspension, and did a fantastic job. The TC now has the suspension that one would expect from a TOURING cruiser. Rubber mounted handlebars have all but eliminated any buzz, and the transmission (still quite clunky on the '02) is as smooth as anything I've ridden. The '04 is powered by the same Freedom engine my '02 has (which has proved to be bullet proof), so I expect that I'll get the same performance & reliability. Now the low points... The '04 still has the same AWFUL stock seat that the '02 had. A Mustang seat easily remedied that. Victory still insists on using cheap looking exhaust fasteners (especially visible by the rear cylinder jug, which WILL turn a rusty color after a few thousand miles). They sell a nice looking chrome nut as an accessory for $8. (Why not just put them on the bike before it hits the showroom floor?) Finally, when are the Victory designers going to realize that the exhaust is just plain old ugly? Anyway, enough of the gripes. This is one fantastic bike. Powerful, roomy, comfortable, smooth, good looking. What more can you ask for? Show less

I've been riding for 35 years, this is by far the best bike for the buck. I looked at Harley's again, and still again I could not ride it for any length of time, too much vibration. The Victory is the only big bike out there that needs NO maintenance. It has a great ride and the performance is better then any other V-Twin I have ridden. In fact the only thing I can say that is not top notch is the front blinkers (turn signals). They are just not very good quality. The good ol USA did it right with this one. GREAT bike, if you ride a Harley you need to try this one. You will never go back to the old school again. Show less

Feeling lucky that I found a bike totally comfortable and yes - extremely nimble. I'm ready to put on some serious miles soon. I looked at many competitors but Victory has convinced me they're the new innovators of power/style cruisers. Tested the Vegas---another fine machine. The TC is a smooth beast! Love the tach and digital readouts. Show less

WOW - that's the only way to describe this bike. Performance, quality, comfort, and price are all top notch. I have been riding for 24 years and this is by far the best bike I have ever owned. If you are in the market for a new bike and are considering either a Victory or a Harley just take them for a test ride and compare prices...! To get the options and performance of a Victory in a HD you will need to dump an additional $4700 into the engine alone; this of course is on top of an already inflated price on the base bike. I love my Vic! Show less

Been in the shop twice. First was to upgrade the mapping because of a personal call from the dealer suggesting it. I consider that exceptional service. Second time to replace the battery (bad cell) no fault of the bike. Ride was good when I got it and excellent since I got ride of the tractor seat for a Mustang. Performance is all I need. Have several severe grades with no problem at all. Handling is like riding a bike with no bags. (Take that anyway you want). Show less

I've ridden Harleys, Suzuki's, Yamaha's and own a Honda. Saw the Victory on a showroom floor and my first thoughts was nice bike but didn't know Polaris made a bike. Joined Victory Digest newsgroup to find out more info. After test driving and receiving replies, I bought the bike. I love it and it's a very nice ride. Polaris has a good product. Show less

I've ridden many different types and makes of bikes in my time. This bike just puts the rumble of the engine, right into my soul. I bought mine in August of '03 and put 2000 miles on it before the snow started to fly. I will be on it again as soon as I see a dry spot on the pavement. Power, Comfort, Looks, this bike has it all. I would never again want another kind of bike, as long as Victory keeps up work like this. Show less

I test drove all the Victory, HD and Jap bikes and chose the Vegas. Quality, Quality Quality. Can't wait to see the new King Pin. Show less