2011 Victory reviews

This is my first Victory after having a VTX1800 for eight years and several bikes before that. The XC is fit and the finish is above the norm. I loved the looks of this bike the first time I saw it, but it took almost a month before I could get a test ride. The wife was sold right away much. It has better comfort and the VTX had aftermarket seats. The bike fits me great and I love the way it handles. We did the "Dragon" a few weeks ago and I couldn't get it to drag the boards. I always did that with the VTX. Maybe a little more time in the saddle, next time. The suspension is one of the best I have ridden. It has a very soft ride but is confidence inspiring for the twisties. It feels very planted and no wandering or washing out in corners. To compare the power to the X, the XC's power comes in at a little higher rpms. but it doesn't lack for power. I tested a 2010 and bought the 11. The tranney is easier to shift and not as noisy as the 10 but still a little louder than the X. I installed the flip windshield from Victory and that solved the head buffiting for my 6 ft. height. The only problem I had was the front brake had to be bled. It had too much take-up before it started to grab, but thanks to the guys at my dealer, the bike is great now. The only reason I can't give a higher rating on reliability is I think that has to be earned over the next 40,000 miles or so. My VTX had 46,000 and no problems. I hope to say the same thing about the XC in a few years. It took a lot to get me off of my VTX but the XC is a great ride and I am not looking back. Show less

Great Bike! I bought this (sight unseen) after test riding a 2010 Victory Cross Country. The Cross Country rode extremely well but the transmission was noisy in a couple of gears and the buffeting was almost unbearable. From what I understand you can get lowers and a different windshield to eliminate this. My wife rides with me about 90% of the time and has never complained about the seat or bumps. I suggest a least test riding a Victory before deciding on another brand. It's tough to beat the price considering you get a 106 and 6-speed with standard cruise! The quality is great, the price is great, the dealerships are easy to work with. Aftemarket is a little weak but it is getting better. Show less

Corey Ness did a great job on this bike. The red is exceptioal, especially in the sun. It handles great and is solid in the turns with plenty of power. I had the exhaust cut out for $250 and it sounds great with a great rumble. My girl friend says the rear seat is very comfortable. The fearing is low enough so you don't get updraft. The transmission has improved a lot with little noise. It has great tunes and the dash lights up nice. The bags open and close with no problems. The bike as a whole is excellent compared to the HD Street Glide. There's is no comparison and I've owned one. Show less

This is our second Victory and we love it. The reliability of our 2008 Kingpin convinced me to stick with Victory and buy the Vegas. It's the perfect size and weight for me and I'd recommend it for any woman who's vertically challenged. Show less