Victory Judge reviews

I went into my local Victory dealership to pick up a Hammer 8-Ball and saw this bike sitting in the corner. Something about it drew me to it that I couldn't quite put my finger on. I sat on both bikes probably 20 times trying to decide which I liked better. The back tire of the 8-Ball was so good looking but the Judge's seat felt like it was made for me. I took the Judge for a test ride and haven't look back at the Hammer since. This bike is such a beast. It is pure torque all the way thru the gears and you never really run out of power. It is so agile for a bigger bike, and I have even out run crotch rockets on it! My brother who owns a GSXR 600 said he would much rather ride the Judge than his bike any day. It is really a head turner. I have guys decked out in HD apparel asking me what kind of bike it is all the time. Another thing I like is that the bike is a complete sleeper. It looks just like a sporty Cruiser but when I tell people it has a 106 CI motor in it, they always seemed shocked. I have had the bike for about seven months and 2,500 miles now and have not had any issues with its reliability whatsoever. I really feel like this bike will go down as a very rare bike since it was only made one year in this style. It is a very special bike since Victory turned the 2014 model into a true Cruiser again by throwing the pegs out the handle bars back. The only quality issues I have had are that my right front turn signal does not fit quite like it should. It isn't quite flush like it should be, but only someone who stares at the bike as much as I do would see it. On the front left side of the motor there appears to be a bolt missing. Maybe it's for some mounting bracket they didn't use, but from other reviews I have read, all bikes were like this. It would have been nice for them to cover that up. Finally the speedo housing doesn't appear to be snapped together all that well but I haven't had any issues with it leaking water yet so it probably wont be an issue. Overall, I am 110% proud to be a Victory owner and love my bike. Show less

I have to say, after many years of motorcycle riding on and off, on many types of bikes, my new 2014 Judge is the best machine I have ever ridden or owned. Funny, but I had recently just bought another used bike after test riding several bikes including the Judge, but kept thinking back to the Judge and couldn't get if off my mind. I had to go back and try it out again, taking it for another cruise for about an hour, down winding roads then on the highway, then stopping at a coffee place. Then I just had to buy it. I have had the Judge for about a month now. It is incredibly smooth and easy to handle for a large bike, and is super stable at both low speed and high speed with a low center of gravity. It turns corners pretty much effortlessly. The torque is excellent, especially when pulling away from a standing start or when passing. The six-speed overdrive is great on the highway, loping along at 70 mph. in 6th gear at only 2,500 rpm., but with plenty to spare, especially with a quick downshift to 5th. Everything feels just right on this bike, including the seat, pegs and bars. As great as it runs and rides, this all black Judge is also simply the best looking bike ever made in my opinion. It has just the right balance of traditional and new styling. It's not too chopped or custom looking, but bold, with very nice lines, and all blacked out except for the wheel rims and tire letters and a few other places. It's just what a big bike should look like but you have never seen one quite like it. Many people have commented on it since I got it, wondering what kind of bike it is since there aren't too many Judges out there...yet. A bike riding guy I work with said it is the sexiest bike he has ever seen. Another guy commented how simply it is styled, all engine packed into not too big of a frame. Victory hit a home run with this bike. A major plus is that it is designed and made in the USA, in Spirit Lake, Iowa, by an American company, Polaris, whose HQ is in my home state of Minnesota. that's giving new meaning to 'buy local'. Also, I have to say, Dean Cross at the dealership in Lakeville, Minnesota, from whom I bought the bike, was a superb and knowledgeable salesman - really low key, but knows all about Victory bikes having dealt them for years - and also from owning and riding one. I never felt any pressure to buy this bike. I'm really glad I did. Show less

This is one of the best bikes I have ever ridden. I was transitioning from sport bikes to cruisers and wanted something that was American, and a good transitioning bike into the cruiser world. This bike had everything I was looking for. The riding stance is awesome and allows you to feel in total control of the bike in every circumstance. The handling is great and the power the 106 cu in engine is the best on the market. I love opening up the throttle and getting that sport bike like acceleration. I added the passenger back rest and it allows my passenger to travel with me comfortably. This is by far one of the best bikes out there and if you want something in between a full blown cruiser and a sport bike, this is the bike for you. Show less

This is my 19th motorcycle and my favorite one yet. It has nice power, good torque and a comfortable riding position. I love V-twins and it is especially nice to see in the mirrors...clearly. Victory has made a new standard. Show less

I narrowed my search for a motorcycle to an HD or a Victory. I searched and researched the Victory bikes and saw the Judge. I fell head over heels for this bike. I had waited for the Judge to get delivered to the dealer. Once I saw it in the showroom - I had to buy it and I did! I love riding this bike and it feels like it was made for me in mind. Hats off to Victory! Show less

It's a great bike, I love it! Before you by an HD, test ride a Victory. You won't be sorry. Show less

I upgrade from a Suzuki M50 (805cc) to this bike, and what a change. This bike is not meant to putt around town, it really wants to go on the highway and stretch out. It pulls from just below 2,000 rpm. all the way up to the top, so you can stick with one gear or shift up thru to keep rpm. reasonable. I find that I can lean into curves further than the pegs allow, so I might need to get a lift or re-position them. But I love the mid-controls, I can stand while riding to make "adjustments" and they are not any less comfortable than forward controls. The deep seat is very comfortable and you even get a little back support with the deepness. One thing I have yet to decide if I like, is the handle bars. They pull you forward a little too much, but for around town this seems fine. But on a long ride I think you want to pull them back an inch or two. The black out with a little chrome is a great scheme, since I did not like all the polishing on my M50 chrome. One thing I notice when cleaning the bike, is either a bolt/bracket they miss at assembly or the lack of blacking out on that location on the front of the engine right behind the oil cooler. If you wanted a bike that is close to a standard and really fun, this is the bike. Show less

The Victory Judge is by far the most amazing vehicle I have ever driven. It has exceeded every expectation, as it tackles each twist and turn with ease - I even caught myself drifting for the first time on a motorcycle. The confidence this vehicle inspires is amazing, I'm not even sure where to begin! Everywhere I go, people are checking out the bike. I bought the Suede Nuclear Orange model and it turns heads like nothing else. Pictures do not do this bike justice. Victory introduced a new sportier look with this bike, and the new features are jaw dropping. This isn't just a new style being offered from Victory, it's a new ride altogether. I am over six feet tall, and initially I was worried about the rider position. I was afraid the mid-mounted controls would be too tight, and that the slight lean would be uncomfortable. I was dead wrong. These aspects of the bike actually made the ride incredibly comfortable for someone my size. The Judge is incredibly fun - I bought it yesterday and I have already put 250 miles on it. I cannot express how happy I am with my Judge. I am always looking for an excuse to ride it, and I didn't even let the rain and 50 degree weather deter me from taking it out again today. The acceleration I get is amazing, and incredible. At any time, in any gear, at any speed - if I want to accelerate, I can. I've given other riders an extremely difficult time keeping up with me. I easily find myself in speeds over 100 mph. - something I would have never dreamed of doing on my old ride. This bike goes, and when I think I've hit a limit - it finds another way to surprise me. Ride comfort is INCREDIBLE! No vibrations in the handlebars at any speed. The seat it comes with is by far the most comfortable factory made seat I've ever sat in. The reach to the handle bars is perfect for my height, and the stretch to the controls is actually extremely comfortable to be in. Surprises abound with this bike. By far, this is the best vehicle I have ever purchased. Thanks to the guys at Chesapeake Cycles - you guys run a superior dealership and are awesome to work with. Show less