Victory Touring Cruiser reviews

Great bike. All my buddies ride Harleys, and this bike beats them all. Have been on 3 trips across the US and every time one of them breaks down. Only problem with Victory is the lack of dealers. I know this will change as time passes. I love my bike and know that there is a touring bike out, I think I'll own 2 shortly. Show less

This is my second Victory, I previously owned a 2000 V92SC (Sports Cruiser). The Freedom Engine is a HUGE improvement, the transmission is as smooth as anything out there. This is an excellent riding machine, and handles very well for its size. Victory was able to get the center of gravity pretty low. I have noticed the mirrors move some, and do need to be adjusted every 30 miles or so, but if you have ever ridden one of the early Victorys, periodic adjustments are a whole lot better than mirrors that you can't see out of becouse of vibration! The only other complaint that I would have is that for a touring bike, it comes stock with a very uncomfortable seat. I fixed this with a seat from Mustang, but it should come stock with a more comfortable saddle. Overall, I love this bike, the hard bags are HUGE, and my significant other finds ways to fill every inch of them. Which brings up another point, riding two up on this bike is unsurpassed, I can't even tell that she's back there. If your looking for a classic looking V-Twin cruiser with lots of luggage space, and a smooth ride with lots of power, forget the other American motorcycles, the V92TC is the way to go. You better buy quick, becouse in a few years, they will be hard to find. Good luck, keep the shiny side up! Show less

This has been a very reliable bike and always a pleasure to ride. I would definitely recommend this bike to anyone looking. Show less

I bought my 2003 TC last year with only 190 miles on it. Did the stage 1 upgrade. Nice sound and performance. I have had a couple of issues since day one. Front turn signals loosen and go out at times. Mirrors also loosen and have to be readjusted, often. The rear wheel bearings went out at 5000 miles and the dealer replaced them. Afterwards the belt made some noise it never made before. Went to another dealer and discovered the belt tension was too tight. Disappointed my original dealer couldn't rectify the issue as well as the lights and mirrors. But I love my bike, Turquoise and white version of the V92TC model; find the quality of service support to be lacking both at the dealership and factory levels. I am concerned for the future of Victory as an owner for the longevity of the bike portion of Polaris. Another issue I have is the annoyingly loud clutch chatter I have had since new. Again told this is the norm for a Victory. I have ridden other Victorys as loaners and they are much quieter than my bike. Other brands, including Harley, have virtually no clutch noise. Anybody else experiencing this condition know of any easy solutions? Victory needs to get more accessories for the TC and other models to dress up their line of bikes. Not much to choose from. Show less

I've had my 2003 CC a little over a year now. I've had only one small problem with a spark plug and absolutely nothing else. I have the bike stock except for the Aces pipes I just installed from Santa Rosa Vee Twin. I found out about them in a previous post on this website. My only complaint is the lack of aftermarket parts. I will be upgrading to a mustang seat shortly. I love my Cruiser!! Show less

I bought my 2004 TC in Sept of 2005. It was a holdover that didn't sell at another dealer. I got a great deal on it from the dealer with extras thrown in. Victory dealers treat you right! It had 6 miles on it when I drove it off the showroom floor. I now have over 3800 miles on it with flawless performance. I recently made a trip to the black hills (600 miles one way). I have no problem cruising on the interstate at 75-80mph, also flawless in the hills and curves. My only complaint is an increase in felt vibration after my recent installation of the stage 1 kit. I noticed a lot more vibration in my feet than before. I am guessing that is due to the increase in "rumble" through the pipes that transfers into the frame etc. Overall great bike! Show less

Best motorcycle I have ever owned. I have been riding bikes for over 40 years. I have owned a couple of Harleys, a BMW, and several Hondas. This machine is well built, very reliable and powerful. Love it. I would buy another in a heartbeat. Show less

I have been riding for years. I always wanted to move up to the large cruiser line. I tested them all, Yamaha, Honda, etc. Victory is far better and leads the pack. It is very comparable to Harley without the high cost. Harley riders actually ride with me on my morning jaunts. Best bike for the money, you won't go wrong. Buy America Show less

Last month I purchased a new 2003 Classic Cruiser. What a dream. I have put 1500 miles on it and can't get enough. I've ordered the stage I upgrade but only because everyone says to. I couldn't be happier with this bike. It's like riding in a lounge chair. Show less

I am a bike junkie, not prejudiced in that I like good bikes of most any brand. I have been riding a number of years and have ridden and owned a good many bikes during that time. I am 55 years old. Recently, I got interested in making a move to Harley ownership. I bought a new 04 Sportster Roadster and from that developed an interest in the Road King. Because of the reputation, I seriously wanted to love this bike. However, during the search, I begin to compare the Road King to a Victory. First interest was in the Kingpin, which is a fine bike. But I kept being attracted to the Touring Cruiser. This is one fine bike for me. It is a large, comfortable touring bike with a smooth running and powerful engine. It handles like a much smaller bike with big bike comfort and power. It is the quality look of the Harley's but with a modern engine that appears to have the low maintenance technology (I love riding but not too keen on having to constantly work on bikes). The fit and finish of the TC is top notch. Mine is black and chrome and looks great to me. It comes in some really nice color options however. The fit is perfect for me. The stock seat is one of the first that I have not wanted a Corbin replacement right away. The transmission shifts very smooth and I love the belt drive. Tubeless tires are a plus. The bike really does come stock with most everything that you add on other bikes. The seat height is good for me. I always feel in control. The balance is good. I just took an 800 mile trip and just loved the bike. The hard bags hold all I need. The bike looks and rides good. It appears to be a low maintenance bike. I fully recommend this bike. It is one of my favorite bikes ever. I liked enough to trade the Harley on it and keep my Kaw Nomad and CB1000. Check out Victory. The product is outstanding. The 2 dealers I have dealt with have been refreshing. I am very pleased. Show less