Victory Cross Country reviews

The Victory Cross Roads LE build plate #155 that I bought two months ago is by far the best bike I've ever ridden. At the age of 27, there's no doubt in my mind that it will be the last bike I'll have to buy until I reach retirement age. After owning a Goldwing and a couple other cruisers along the way, this bike just beats all in my book and the riding experiences I've had. The ride is as smooth as a ribbon and handles like a dream with tons of power on demand at any speed. I also like the fact that the 106cu engine is very smooth and quiet, kind of reminds me of the grandmother' Singer sewing machine - haha. The build and overall quality is very nice with a lot of thought put into it. All it took was a test ride and a good look over for me to realize this. I was seriously considering a new Harley because no matter how you look at them they are nice bikes, but after looking at the Harleys and riding a couple, I found that for some reason they didn't fit me well. I also could tell that by riding the Harleys that money would have to be thrown at them for things like a new seat, extra foot pegs or floor boards and new exhaust to open them up because of emission rules our goverment has put on them. I was turned off by the fact of buying a $15,000 to $20,000 bike just to have to throw more money at it to make it the way I wanted. So I went to a Victory dealership and sat on my Cross Roads LE and what a difference. I was thrilled with the fact that I could buy a new bike that was set up from the factory the way it should be. The stock seat is very comfortable and will never need to be replaced for a better one, the floor boards are huge with way more than enough foot room and even with the emissions on the bike in stock form, I see no need whatsoever to have to put an exhaust system or a programmer on this bike because is runs good and right from factory (it's not all choked down). The riding position on this Victory is very relaxed, so much so that I'm not even going to bother with adding a rider's backrest, just a passenger's backrest for the wife. The other nice thing about the bike is its awesome for 2 up riding. There's no real difference in handling or power at all with the second person on board. The first couple of times I took the wife out on it, I could feel her getting all tensed up and bracing for impact on bumps and things like railroad crossings but it didnt take long for her to realize that you could barely feel them. So it's a good ride for her too and she's relaxed now - hahaha. So far I've been nothing but impressed and very satisfied. I feel like I've got my money's worth. Besides a Honda Goldwing and an Electro Glide Harley and the fact that I haven't ridden them all, I don't know of any other bike stock from factory that I can ride for four hours straight (or until you run out of gas) that when you get off your backside feels like you just got on. 2 big thumbs up on the 2012 Victory Cross Roads LE. (The accesories for these bikes are very, very high quality, too. I asked for a sissy bar and they handed me what looked like the back off a lazyboy chair). Show less

This is my third Victory motorcycle, 2012 Ness Cross-Country, and as with my other two, this bike is fantastic. The amount of space, the stereo and overall ride are what I expected. Show less

The bike was incredible from the moment I saw it. I tried to convince myself to buy the base model - but the Ness spoke to me. I came home with it and my wife was not mad, just told me my dinner would be cold, we were going riding. 1300 miles in 2 weeks and I enjoy it more each day. Show less

I bought my 2011 Cross Roads in late March, 2012 and have put over 5,000 miles on it in the last three months. I ride it to and from work through the Provo Canyon here in Utah and enjoy the ride every day. I have had no problems with the bike. It runs great and handles awesome. I would recommend this bike to anyone. Just wanted to add that the other day I was sitting behind a guy on a Harley at a stop light and after watching him get vibrated to death, I sure was glad I was on a Victory. Show less

I bought my 2012 XCT in April and I couldn't be happier with my choice. This was an upgrade from a 2003 Honda VT1100 Sabre (my first bike). I started like most I am guessing, with a lot of thinking and researching. Obviously I looked closely at the owner reviews. All were deservedly very shining. Of course I checked out other makers such as Harley Davidson but I was disappointed when I was told it would cost a day's rental fee (over $200) to take a Harley out for a test ride at my local H-D dealer. But, I was able to take a Victory XCT out free of charge. Upon riding the XCT for the first time I was immediately taken by the light feel of the bike considering it's nearly 900 lb. dry weight. Handling was effortless and turns happened almost on thought alone. The bike transitions from hard left to hard right turns with very little effort on the rider's part. Power is more than ample and I have found that my friends who ride that "other" American-made bike in it's stock form are hard pressed to keep up if I won't let them. Comfort and features are plentiful. Wind protection and cold weather ride-ability is fantastic. On warmer days, just open the lower vents and fairing wings to have the wind in your face almost like there was nothing on the bike to stop it. On 90+ degree days, I did notice the heat of course but it was not enough to shut down the bike nor stop me from wanting to ride. I am very much looking forward to planning my first long trip on this bike. I am certain every mile ahead will be as enjoyable as the previous ones. Show less

I purchased my XCountry in March of 2012, as an upgrade to my original bike (2004 Honda Shadow Sabre) and can't say enough how pleased I am with the handling, performance and comfortability of the bike. A friend of mine described it as a big little bike and that about fits it perfectly. It has a ton of power and speed and handles like a bike that weighs hundreds of pounds less. At just over 800 lbs., you would never know it. The boards and seat are the most comfortable I've come across. If you want a good looking, well built, excellent set of wheels, go Victory, hands down. Show less

I have owned Indian and Harley. This bike is a superior bike. Stock, it handles very well. There is very little needed to upgrade. The dealership is a fantastic dealership. I'm very happy and highly recommend the machine Show less

I bought my second Victory back in June of 2011. I love the ride and comfort of this bike. It's big, but very controllable on the Colorado mountain curves. I do need to get the bag protectors because I have a habit of leaning her into the curves a little deep and get one heck of a scrape sound which reminds me to stop in the shop and pick these up. My XC is my favorite. My wife is 6' feet tall so it would be great if they would make a rear foot board to accomodate her. I have a 2006 8 Ball which I can't get her to ride since the XC has came into our lives. Maybe it's the radio or maybe because she loves me just that much. Thanks Victory for bringing us closer together. Show less

This is my 4th Victory and they were all great. I love the way they handle and they are so well balanced. It has acceleration when you need it and is almost maintanence free. When I go to a dealer to have something work on it is not the high dollar like another brand where you continue to pay for a name. The only thing I would like to have is an auxilary hookup on fairing to plug into (standard). I have a 2011 Cross Country and love it. Now you came out with the 2012s and made them better. I don't how you do it but keep doing it. Show less

I purchased my 2012 Cross Country Tour in February, 2012. I traded in a 2010 Cross Country. The 2012 XCT was the only bike I found that surpassed my 2010 XC. Like everyone else, I give Victory glowing reviews on styling, finish, comfort, performance and reliability. The XCT's features which have won my loyalty are the bike's reliability, performance, and comfort. This motorcycle is bullet-proof. I've never experienced a problem with my Victory motorcycles. The XCT is a large motorcycle but you would never know it by the way it handles. It devours curves and elicit's confidence with its precise and responsive handling. I've taken my Victory bikes on very long trips. At the end a long day riding, I look forward to getting back on. I've ridden many brands of bikes and they are all enjoyable in their own way. However, Victory (and XCT) stands head and shoulders above the rest. Show less