2013 Victory Hard-Ball Cruiser reviews

This bike is the one people dream about. I can't say enough about the comfort and performance. I recently rode to a Victory rally in New York. It was over 800 miles and comfortable every mile. The looks I get on the street say a lot. I know I made the right choice for myself. I added the fairing and audio kit. The kicker speakers really do kick. It has a nice sound and the fairing just gives the bike more attitude. I also added the CR light bar. I'm more than happy with this beast. Show less

It's a truly amazing bike, that you have to see to believe. If you are on the fence about this bike, see it in person and you will be sold...pictures don't do it justice. It is incredibly nimble, well balanced, and for a bike its size, eats up corners. It is a bike you find yourself sneaking back into the garage to just look at, again and again. If you couldn't tell...I am thrilled with my Hard-Ball. Show less

After owning two Harley Davidsons, I never felt that they quite fit my frame. Sure you can spend thousands more on accessories over the already steep HD MSRP to make the bike "fit you". My new hardball is a perfect fit. Expansive floor boards give me plenty of options and I have yet to drag them in a turn. It has great clearance. The bike is great just to look at but I don't buy bikes to look at. This bike has it all, cruise, ABS, huge saddlebags, 40 spoke wheels and the engine just keeps on pulling. I am convinced that Victory is a superior bike compared to HD. Ape hangers are a hoot!! AAA +++ Show less

It's comfortable, economical and fun to ride. ABS is a plus that has saved my life on another bike and I wouldn't do without it. It's a bit clunky on the downshift at times, but otherwise bullet proof. The only drawback is no steering lock which makes it a prime "steal me in no time" bike. don't park at a dimly lit hotel or bar. Otherwise, it's a great bike Show less

I bought my Hard-Ball as soon as they came out - trading in my Victory Vegas. It came with the windshield which you have to have to enjoy the highway. I put in the Victory Stage I pipes but don't expect the same sound that you do with those pipes on a Vegas because of the low and back location of the exhaust. After I got past the break-in, I took it for a 2,500 mile ride from Las Vegas to Seattle and back. It was a great ride. The seat was comfortable for a stock seat. I do have the driver's backrest and that was a great help. The bike is perfectly balanced. There is a lot of power no matter what gear you are in. I got compliments the entire trip and even came out of convenience stores with people standing around it and sometimes even taking pictures. I did put on the heel shifter from the cross-roads and that is a great help. I am 61 and this is the last bike I am going to have to buy. I love it. Show less

If you purchase a Hard-Ball, be ready for lots of questions, looks, and hearing it looks like Batman's bike if he rode a cruiser. I've only had the bike 1,100 miles but so far it's dead reliable with gobs of power, even when two up. The bike is still getting stronger everyday. A couple suggestions to an interested buyer, first spring for the windshield. you're going to want it especially when it's cold. If you do 80% of your riding around town then sure you will be OK but in the long run it's made a world of difference. Secondly, plan on upgrading your pipes or taking the stock baffles out. The bike sounds nothing like the way it looks stock. It's so quiet it's embarrassing for a v-twin and I am not a loud pipes save lives kind of guy. Lastly the bike needs a louder deeper horn. Other than that I couldn't have asked for a better build from a company. Show less

I upgraded from a Honda 750 RS. I am a big man and needed a big bike. This bike fits me well and carries a passenger and me effortlessly. The saddle is very comfortable. Passengers always complement their seating as well and often use the word smooth describing the ride. It is also nice every time I ride to receive complements my bike. For a big bike it is easy to turn and handles well on the curvy mountain roads in my area. I have never dragged a floor board. The low speed maneuvering is the only thing I have had trouble with, but after several practice sessions over the last month. I can carve 20 foot figure eights using counter weighting. When I started shopping for a new bike I intended to get a Harley. However I did not think the salesman was nice to me. Then my GF sent me a photo of the Hard-Ball. I went to the Victory dealership and was treated well and bought the Hard-Ball and could not be happier. Show less