victory Cruiser reviews

Great bike, I have owned many types of cruisers, and this bike has the lowest center, gravity and best turning rate is also cruising down the highway. It cuts right through the wind and is very steady, I have not had any mechanical issues with the bike it looks good it’s reliable and it’s easy to maintain. Show less

I've been a Harley rider for 45 years and I was skeptical to ride anything else. But I gave this Victory a ride and was amazed at the comfort, performance and horsepower. The ride is much better than most cruisers. The bike is all steel and quality built. I bought this one as an investment and if I could afford to, is keep it! Amazing bike! Show less

Good clean bike,fast and loud. It pounds the streets in the little town of New Troy MI.The big fat tire took one turn to get it right. Show less

This is one of the nicest bikes I've ever ridden. Smooth and powerful. Easy steering and even balance. Show less

I've had the Kawasaki Vulcan 2000, a Gold Wing, a Vegas, a Jackpot and a few others. The Victory's have always been the best and the most solid. But when I got my 2010 Cross Country, it was game on! The power, the handling, the braking, the storage, the comfort (not to mention the 45-50 mpgs.) - I could ask for nothing more. It's kind of like the car brand Saturn used to say: "If you don't own one, you wouldn't understand." Show less

I went into my local Victory dealership to pick up a Hammer 8-Ball and saw this bike sitting in the corner. Something about it drew me to it that I couldn't quite put my finger on. I sat on both bikes probably 20 times trying to decide which I liked better. The back tire of the 8-Ball was so good looking but the Judge's seat felt like it was made for me. I took the Judge for a test ride and haven't look back at the Hammer since. This bike is such a beast. It is pure torque all the way thru the gears and you never really run out of power. It is so agile for a bigger bike, and I have even out run crotch rockets on it! My brother who owns a GSXR 600 said he would much rather ride the Judge than his bike any day. It is really a head turner. I have guys decked out in HD apparel asking me what kind of bike it is all the time. Another thing I like is that the bike is a complete sleeper. It looks just like a sporty Cruiser but when I tell people it has a 106 CI motor in it, they always seemed shocked. I have had the bike for about seven months and 2,500 miles now and have not had any issues with its reliability whatsoever. I really feel like this bike will go down as a very rare bike since it was only made one year in this style. It is a very special bike since Victory turned the 2014 model into a true Cruiser again by throwing the pegs out the handle bars back. The only quality issues I have had are that my right front turn signal does not fit quite like it should. It isn't quite flush like it should be, but only someone who stares at the bike as much as I do would see it. On the front left side of the motor there appears to be a bolt missing. Maybe it's for some mounting bracket they didn't use, but from other reviews I have read, all bikes were like this. It would have been nice for them to cover that up. Finally the speedo housing doesn't appear to be snapped together all that well but I haven't had any issues with it leaking water yet so it probably wont be an issue. Overall, I am 110% proud to be a Victory owner and love my bike. Show less

I have to say, after many years of motorcycle riding on and off, on many types of bikes, my new 2014 Judge is the best machine I have ever ridden or owned. Funny, but I had recently just bought another used bike after test riding several bikes including the Judge, but kept thinking back to the Judge and couldn't get if off my mind. I had to go back and try it out again, taking it for another cruise for about an hour, down winding roads then on the highway, then stopping at a coffee place. Then I just had to buy it. I have had the Judge for about a month now. It is incredibly smooth and easy to handle for a large bike, and is super stable at both low speed and high speed with a low center of gravity. It turns corners pretty much effortlessly. The torque is excellent, especially when pulling away from a standing start or when passing. The six-speed overdrive is great on the highway, loping along at 70 mph. in 6th gear at only 2,500 rpm., but with plenty to spare, especially with a quick downshift to 5th. Everything feels just right on this bike, including the seat, pegs and bars. As great as it runs and rides, this all black Judge is also simply the best looking bike ever made in my opinion. It has just the right balance of traditional and new styling. It's not too chopped or custom looking, but bold, with very nice lines, and all blacked out except for the wheel rims and tire letters and a few other places. It's just what a big bike should look like but you have never seen one quite like it. Many people have commented on it since I got it, wondering what kind of bike it is since there aren't too many Judges out there...yet. A bike riding guy I work with said it is the sexiest bike he has ever seen. Another guy commented how simply it is styled, all engine packed into not too big of a frame. Victory hit a home run with this bike. A major plus is that it is designed and made in the USA, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, by an American company, Polaris, whose HQ is in my home state of Minnesota. that's giving new meaning to 'buy local'. Also, I have to say, Dean Cross at the dealership in Lakeville, Minnesota, from whom I bought the bike, was a superb and knowledgeable salesman - really low key, but knows all about Victory bikes having dealt them for years - and also from owning and riding one. I never felt any pressure to buy this bike. I'm really glad I did. Show less

I know 4,000 miles is not a long term review to some people, but I think it is plenty of seat time to know if you are really happy with your bike. I do have to say I am very pleased with the Victory 8-Ball. I get a lot of compliments on the look of the bike. I know Victory has not been around for that long, so a lot of people have never heard of Victory. As far as performce goes, I could not be happier. This bike reminds me of my old big block Chevy. It has a lot of torque!! I am very happy with this bike!! Show less

I traded my 2007 1200 Custom Sportster in on my new 2013 Cross Roads Classic. I have ridden every make and model that HD has made, and have never had one respond in the manner as this Victory. The minute I sat on it, it stood right up. No pulling, no hiking it up. Just as gentle as can be. The riding experience for the first time out was if the bike was made just for me. I am a 54-year-old female. I never thought I would give up my Harleys. I am a believer. If you ride one you will buy one. Oh, and ladies, you dont have to worry about hot flashes and a hot bike. This bike runs cool. Show less

I absolutely love my new bike. I took a riding course and that was the first time I ever rode at all. I had no dirt bike or ATV or anything experience - and I passed! Everyone said start with something little like a 650cc but nope, I jumped on this for looks and style and glad I did. The power is completely manageable for a newbie like myself. It's a great bike, good quality, feels strong and looks amazing. Plus you won't see 20 of them on the way to work - aka Harley! Can't win without a Victory. Show less