2011 Victory Cross Country Touring Bike reviews

I have been riding for 45 years. I've ridden about everything and have a passion for motorcycling. I've owned more bikes than I care to share. I became a die-hard Harley guy in 2004 but in 2008 added a King Pin Tour to the garage. I loved it but sold it in 2012 and stuck with my Harley's, three of them. I sold my 2012 Electra Glide because it was too big for me. I went in to my Victory dealer and tried out a Cross Country. I was sold and owned it and it truly is the most comfortable bike I've ever owned. Is it perfect, no, but as close to it as anything I've ever ridden. I can ride it 500 miles on a weekend and not be the least bit uncomfortable. The gas gauge is annoying as it is not accurate at low fuel but I can live with that. I wish the handlebar controls were light at night, but that is about all the complaining I have. This may be my last touring bike. Show less

Potential Victory Owners, I bought my Victory in July of 2011. I could not be more happy. My friends and I rode our motorcycles from South Carolina to New Orleans to Texas and back. There was four Harley Riders and one Victory, three Street Glides, one Road King and one Cross Country. My Victory motorcycle lived up to its name. In all fairness, the Harley's looked and sounded real good. But, I got better gas mileage and had more room on my bike for souvenirs in my side bags. The only upgrade on my bike is the Victory passenger backrest and a cupholder accessory. The power is incredible for this size bike. I passed cars and Harleys with ease traveling on I20. Downshifting to pass a vehicle is not necessary. There is plenty of power in six gear. As mentioned in other reviews, there is a sweet spot in 4th gear when cruising around town. You feel like you can do anything in fourth gear. (Buy a Victory you will see). Sitting on my Victory seat for 14 hours minus gas stops, no problem. This is the most comfortable stock seat I've sat on in a motorcycle. The long floor boards made it easy to adjust your legs for even more comfortability. My Street Gliding friends all purchased Highway Pegs or they would likely be cramped. My Victory was vibration free at 85 mph. Yes, the engine purred like a Honda engine at speed. (In my opinion, Honda makes the best engines). The Cross Country was extremely stable at high speeds. Traveling through stretches of rainy highway, the stock tires were satisfactory. On the highway and traveling only a couple of hundred miles between refueling, you will do some hard braking from time to time. No problem on the Cross Country. Every aspect of riding is confidence inspiring. The stereo/radio system sounds very clear at 70+ miles per hour. My black Cross Country stuck out easily amongst my group of grey and orange, and red Harley-Davidson owners. I got equal or more attention on my bike than the Harleys. Until I purchase Satellite radio, it's no fun searching for radio stations from state to state. All the Harley owners, with the exception of the Road Kinger, had a standard CD player on their bike. For $16,400 out the door price for a new bike, I can not complain. Instead, I am insane in love with my Victory. 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

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

This bike is so comfortable and weighted perfectly. For a larger bike, it feels nimble and light through the turns. The sunset red Ness color is a standout in the crowd. People stop me all the time to chat about the details of the company. The sound of the stock stereo system is pretty impressive. I installed the Hot Shotz exhaust for a more productive exhaust roar. The bike has a great seating stance and you can ride for hours without getting tired. This is my second Victory Ness. What a great product! Show less

Another smashing success for Victory! The 2011 Cory Ness Cross Country is the finest bagger, period! OK, what credentials allow me to say that? I have ridden Harleys for a lifetime, both professionally and for recreation. I own a gorgeously modified Arlen Ness '09 Vision, done by Arlen, the master himself, and recently added the Cory Ness XC to the stable. After thousands of miles astride the mighty Vision, I thought that was all there was. It beat the HD products I have ridden and owned. So far, it is like comparing apples to oranges. Handling, comfort, power, R & D, build and, oh yes, style (which is subjective of course), are its strong suits. I recently got back from a ride up and down the Pacific Coast Hwy. on my new Cory Ness XC with a buddy riding his '09 Screaming Eagle Ultra Glide. I chose the 2011 because of its gorgeous Sunset Red paint job. He still is wondering how I managed to be so far ahead of him through the twisties of Big Sur and even more so on the famous Ortega Hwy. in So. Cal. The XC is one sweet package. It out-handles, out-powers and out-comforts the best rig HD can muster, the Screaming Eagle EG! The XC carries so much in the accommodating saddlebags a tour pack trunk is not necessary. This alone adds so much handling prowess over the heavier handling HD. Comfort on the XC is superb. Huge saddle and footboards along with such a progressive suspension set the stage for non-stop riding. No need to after-market this ride like so many I have owned previously. I had no need to stop if it were not for fuel stops. Eight hundred mile days are not unheard of. My friend on his premium HD cannot say the same. Everywhere we stopped overnight, the big XC received so much attention from passers-by, motor cops, and the gals, my friend told me he might as well not be along for the ride when the bikes were parked together. Out of interest, the two bikes paint jobs are almost identical in color. Never thought I would say this, but I think with this model, the Victory outshines the big HD. Victory clearly is in this market to make its mark! With the annual addition of new motorcycles and not simple additions of new paint and chrome tidbits, it is no wonder that big cruiser sales are up over all competition by over 25% worldwide! The new Hard-Ball is poised to take the market by storm. The ride one, you will buy one marketing moniker is accurate. I did and bought two so far! Show less

Took my new Cross Country out to the maritime with my girlfriend on the back. She loved it, lots of room, very comfortable. I changed the wind shield for better protection. The trunk has lots of room for stuff. The bike is very strong and nimble up down and around the curvy roads of northern New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine and with highway pegs to stretch out you don't really need as there is lots of room. It goes a long way on a tank of gas. The only issue is when I got down to the reserve unit, it counts down to about 100 kms., then just says low fuel so it leaves you guessing. Show less

What a great looking and running bike. I used to have a 2001 Kawa Nomad and this is a big step up. It handles and performs really well. I had to get a stock seat though, the Ness seat isn't cut right for me and gets uncomfortable after a long ride. I also needed to install a taller shield and lowers and buffeting is now gone. Show less

Well, I have had this bike just a few months and what can I say? Wow, I'm in love. I have ridden a few different bikes and this is my second Victory bike. I am sold on the quality of these bikes. Harley, look out or you better step it up because this bike outclasses, rides, performs and everything else over any Harley! Show less

The 2011 Cross Country is a sure head-turner. Everyone I ride with has a Harley and, of course, they want to jump out and see what the Beast can do. All they can say is your tail lights are very bright even from a distance! Victory did it right with this bike. It's comfortable, it's fast and it looks good. You will not regret buying this bike - she's a keeper. I love it. Show less