Victory V92C reviews

So I spent almost a year studying American motorcycles prior to making a purchase and I end up with a Victory, hmmm. I believe I got the best engineered bike for the best price. I worked a great deal on the bike with my dealer, who was a pleasure to deal with. Polaris has put a lot of thought into their motorcycles and are obviously in this for the long haul (see the new Victory Vegas). What few bugs were in the earlier models have been engineered out of the 2002 models. I have had my Sonic Blue and Pearl White V92C Deluxe since November 1st 2002 and took advantage of Vics 0/0/0 for 12 month financing program. Ride for free (well almost) for a year! What a deal! The bike runs strong and the factory pipes make a good sound. The engine looks better than previous models due to some redesign of the jugs (they are less rectangular looking now), and the fuel injected, SOHC 4 valve per cylinder, hydraulic lifter, 92 cid engine has more HP and more torque than the 88 cid Harley. Now that I am used to the bike it feels much lighter than its 706 lb wet weight. It is a well balanced machine. The primary drive on the left and final drive on the right of the bike equalize the torque effect so the bike tracks straight and true under heavy throttle or on damp pavement. The 300mm Brembo brakes will throw you over the windshield if you are not used to them. Awesome stopping power. The two tone paint is deep and flawless, and the pearl just pops out at you in the sun. The swing arm has a removable section making belt changes easier than the competition. The engine and tranny share oil and an oil cooler (which is smaller in 2002 due to ideal placement). Shifting is solid and positive not clunky as it was on the earlier models. The speedo and tach share a housing that contains a LCD display for fuel gauge, indicator dimmers, odometer, tripmeter, volt meter and clock and it is in front of the handle bars where you can see it without looking down from the road. The bike is smooth riding and I have had it up to 80mph on the interstate. So far the seat seems to agree with my backside. The Harley riders I know have all said they think it is a pretty bike and have not said one bad word about it. I don't believe I will regret the decision I made to purchase the Vic. If you are looking for a new scooter and not sure what you want then you may want to go test ride a Vic to see for yourself. Vic dealers will let you ride a bike unlike H-D dealers. I will attach a pic of a bike exactly like main since I have been too busy riding mine to stop and take a pic of it...............Mark Show less

I owned a 2001 V92C for about a year and put over 15K miles on it. Performance was pretty good but could have been better if my dealer had competent mechanics. Overall, I was dissappointed with dealer and factory support when it came to warranty issues. The final straw came when I tried to trade for an '02 bagger. I had lost about 30 percent value in a year and it would have cost me more to trade for another Victory than to sell it and buy a Harley-Davidson Electra Glide FLHT, which is what I did! I hope Victory will stand behind their riders in the future, or they won't have a future. Show less

I just purchased and rode home a new 2002 V92C. I loved the bike for the first time I took the test ride. It handles like a dream,responsive power, and looks awesome. I would highly recommend this given the fact I have owed plenty of bikes in my past. Show less

my bike that cost 19000.00 with xtras only goes about 250 miles and then you tow the bike home at your expense.in 1 year 14 trips to dealer for repair. $420.00 in towing. 2500 miles on bike manufacturer polaris dont care.my bike is now at dealer for 2 months for a transmission.but polaris doesnt have one.this is my problem.they dont care. never will i buy polaris product again. Show less

Where can I start? Purchased a new 2001 92C in june and have 6500 enjoyable miles. Wake up cruiser guys this bike is a real sleeper. The more I ride it the better I like it. Installed the performance chip & exhaust, a little noisy but OK. I'm amazed at the number of people who pass this bike up to get a harley! Polaris/Victory is heading in the Right direction. PS MADE IN USA Show less

Got mine back in April and she has been a great ride. Got favorable reviews from my hard core Harley friends (albeit somewhat grudgingly). Does have a pronounced shift sound but that just adds character to the bike. When the bike opens up it really grabs the road and you can see 90 mph in the blink of an eye. Compares favorably with the HD Heritage Classic Custom or the Road King ... and saved $10,000. A great value. Show less

I have wanted a Harley-Davidson Fatboy since their introduction. Finally in the financial position to make my dream come true, I decided to try other bikes just to make sure the passion was still there. Having rode multiple Harleys in the past, I knew what they had to offer. I was fortunate enough to receive a test ride on a 2002 Victory V92C. That decade long dream became a distant memory. My Victory Deluxe has made me one happy motorcyclist. Victory= Awesome! Great job Polaris. Show less

I updated my 2001 V92C with the performance chip from Victory (it came with a new exhaust that I didn't use -- way too much noise). The chip and stock exhaust is the perfect combination of sound and improved power. This bike is suprising agile for its weight- it really handles better than similar HD's. I'm very pleased with the riding comfort and performance. Show less

I've owned my V92C for two years now. It was a leftover and had been sitting on the showroom floor a while. KYSO blue and black. Troubles: battery, speedo head, throttle body, clutch cable. The throttle body gave me fits and the dealer from whom I purchased the bike was useless. I trailered it 90 miles away to another shop and have had great luck since. Turn out exhaust, eprom upgrade, Andrews cams. Torque is impressive and my HD buddies call it the "3/4 Ton motorcycle" because of its massive construction. After a few rides they know it's a hog killer too. The only problem is the lack of aftermarket parts and the high and wide seating position. Show less

My brother came up from Florida on his new Harley and asked if I would like to test drive it and after the ride I decided to buy myself a new bike.First I checked out the Indians and Harleys and I thought I'd try the New American made bike the V92c Deluxe Victory. Well it was the best thing I ever did, the ride and handling is great,plenty of power and good looks.Best of all was the price.A great bike at any price! Show less