Victory Ness Signature Vegas reviews

I have looked at just about every bike out there. Finding a bike for someone my height is not obvious but three days ago I did. I would recommend anyone that is looking for a bike to go and try this one. I walked in the showroom and knew that I was buying it. The power that this bike will generate is incredible. Victory has converted me. Try one and it will convert you. Show less

I purchased a 2007 Victory Hammer at the end of 2007 and have never been more pleased with the performance of anything that I have purchased before. Like most people, I was checking out Harley's and stumbled over a Victory dealer and went in for a browse. I saw the Hammer and the beautiful sleek look with the huge rear tire and wham..bam.. I bought it that day. I have been adding accessories ever since to personalize it as mine. Other than the regular maintenance the bike has performed flawlessly. I now have two friends who purchased Victory's, one a Hammer S and the other a Vision and to date neither has ever had a problem nor has any one I know who owns a Victory had a service problem. Accessories galore available and the staff in Calgary have always been helpful and professional. If you are looking for a nice ride and the best reliability. I strongly recomend you check out a Victory Dealer... cheers.... Show less

I recently purchased an '08 Vegas with a premium package of chrome, billet wheels, and Performance 2 in 1 exhaust. This baby roars! If you can find a leftover year model, you will save a lot of money. And it's worth it! It is faster than any Harley I'e ever ridden and looks a lot better than those old dinosaurs. I am definitely a Victory fan. Also, it's still made in the USA... Show less

I am riding for 20 years now. I started with a small Honda when I was still in Europe and took trips all over Europe. I ride at least 10,000 miles a year and after my last bike (V-Star 1100), I wanted to upgrade to something bigger and more powerful. This bike is just awesome. The power and balance is great. The looks are just out of this world. I put the Arlen Ness Series chrome wheels and rotors on it. It's a sweet looking bike. All the Harleys out there are not even getting close to what this bike is. Show less

I love my bike. The stage one shotgun was the perfect add. It has plenty of power and sounds like it when I pour on the throttle. The 6th speed really makes a difference on the highway. It's a great bike to ride and an eye catcher to boot. I've been doing a lot of bike nights and poker runs and have met my fair share of inquisitive folks who want to compliment me on the "nice ride". Show less

I must say that this is my first Victory although I've been drooling for a couple of years. This is the finest cruising vehicle made. It is a comfortable and powerful machine. Victory made it right... Show less

When I bought my 2010 Vegas I bought it with the feeling that I was getting more for my buck than if I would have gone with a Harley. I hit that nail square on the head. I love my bike and I think that I have converted a few long time harley riders. When I was looking at the Harleys, the sales people told me that when I buy a Harley, I can park in front of the bar. Two weeks after I bought my bike, I was at a poker run and saw the salesmen on the side of the road broke down. I stopped and said the reason I went with a Victory is so that I will make it to the bar. Show less

Between work and funky weather, I have managed to put on 1900 miles in 2 months on my 8-Ball. Bike rides great, handles great and I love its power. I've added the passenger seat/pegs, backrest, windshield, and a rear brake pedal cover. The rear brake pedal size was really my only complaint. It's a little small and inset for my tastes. The cover cured that problem. I had originally thought I wanted a Harley, but pricing steered me away, plus the desire to be a little different. 5 year/50000 miles warranty on the Victory helped make the decision too. I just recently did a 300+ miles day with no problems from bike or discomfort on my body. To clarify this, I'm 56 y/o, with arthritis in my neck, shoulders and knees. Figured I'd be aching like crazy after the ride, but I wasn't. This bike just rides smooth, controls are comfortably positioned and it just doesn't feel like a 600+ pound bike. All in all, I don't think I could have made a better choice. Show less

I purchased my 8-Ball in May 2009. I had owned two other bikes before this one: a 2004 Yamaha V-Star 1100, which I traded for a heavily modified 2001 Harley-Davidson 883 Hugger (it was a little monster after all the mods). When I was trying to decide my next bike, I was looking at the HD Night Train, HD Street Bob, Yamaha Raider S, Honda's VTX 1300, Triumph's new Thunderbird, and of course my Victory 8-Ball. All of these are fine bikes but in the end, the 8-Ball was the one which felt best for me. Here's my little rundown of key points I noted about it... Fit and finish: Top-notch. You throw a leg over, and you just "know" you are siting on a quality-made American piece of machinery. It just feels solidly built. Transmission: It is "clunkier" than the competition from HD (I considered and tested the Street Bob), It's more like the V-Star's transmission, but it works as effectively all the same. Controls / Gages: Although the gauges are a little small, they are clear and easy to read. The chrome plated indicator panel does tend to reflect the sun a little too effectively. It is something one would have to get used to. At least the forks and handlebars are blacked out so one does get blinded by all that chrome. The controls are easy to reach and you aren't struggling to reach for the handlebars. I can't say that about the HD Night Train. It's a pity too, the now discontinued Night Train was my favorite Harley. The self-canceling turn signals are a nice feature to have. I also like the hazard light feature. Engine: The engine may not growl like a HD, but it has more power and supplies more useable torque. When you twist the throttle, you feel like you could tow something if you needed. It has that heavy equipment solidity and power that just keeps a grin on your face. Again, a quality-made American piece of machinery. You feel it could run forever, if you had the fuel to do it. Exhaust: Although it lacks the "potato-potato" sound so many people associate with Harley-Davidson bikes, the Victory's exhaust does sound quite good, if a little quiet. Because I believe louder pipes do save lives, I will be changing the exhaust out for Victory straight pipes in the coming months. Ride: The Victory rides smoothly. I had no problem riding in all typical weather conditions for Central Texas. Granted, who likes riding in the rain? I still felt pretty safe and sure on wet pavement. Seating: The solo seat is comfortable enough for a 6 hour cruise (Sadly, I don't have time for much longer than 6 hours). I really don't feel the need to upgrade with after market seats, as I did with the V-Star. Warranty: HD has the others beat with it's standard 2-year warranty but when I was in the market, the Victory offered a 1-year full coverage warranty, plus 4 more years under an extended warranty. This pretty much became a deciding factor, as my choices were narrowed down to the Street Bob or the 8-Ball. Both were priced the same, so it came down to choosing which one did I want to see myself on. Harley Davidson had three dealers within 20 miles of my home, while Victory only had only one dealer within that same distance. The next closest dealer was nearly 40 miles away. At the time, I had heard Victory Bikes not having as many problems, so I went with reliability over network. You may choose differently. The last factor was the amount of people who would come up to me and ask about the bike I was on. Even now, I still get people asking me, "What kind of bike is that?" or telling me that I have a cool-looking bike and that I must have paid a lot to customize it. It is nice to have something out of the ordinary (sorry HD, "ordinary" in the sense of "mainstream" or "typical"). Truth be told, I have done very little in customization. I do plan to get a new exhaust, and am considering the cruise control, option, since my bike is already wired for such an option. The jury is still out on what kind of turn signals I may get, or when I'll get the rake kit put on, but the first and only mod I have made is to get the overdrive pulley installed. It really does make a difference. I still only have a 5-speed transmission (unlike the regular Vegas), but the pulley compensates to make that final gear ration equal to that of a 6-speed Vegas model. So there you have it, my two bucks worth on the Victory 8-Ball. I hope it answered some questions. Feel free to email if you have any. Bottom line, I love my 8-Ball and look forward to riding it much more frequently than I have in this past year. Remember, it's not the name you ride, but the ride itself so happy riding. RIDE SAFE. Show less

I AM THE PROUD NEW OWNER OF A 2007 PEARL WHITE PREMIUM JACKPOT. I DID A LOT OF RESEARCH ON THE VICTORY BRAND BEFORE MAKING MY PURCHASE AND HAVE BEEN IMPRESSED WITH THIS BIKE. I SCANNED THE INTERNET AND LOOKED AT A LOT OF BIKES BEFORE STUMBLING ACROSS THIS BEAUTY, TEST RODE IT AND SIGNED THE PAPERWORK THE NEXT WEEK. PICTURES JUST don't DO THESE BIKES JUSTICE. YOU HAVE TO SEE THEM IN PERSON. LIKE EVERYTHING I HAVE HEARD I GET COMPLIMENTS EVERYWHERE I GO, EVEN SITTING AT RED LIGHTS YOU CAN FEEL THE EYES ON YOU. I WANTED SOMETHING DIFFERENT, AN AMERICAN BIKE WITH ATTITUDE AND HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD WITH THIS JACKPOT. LET'S RIDE!! Show less