Victory Ness Signature Vegas reviews

1st Victory out of three HDs. Wipes the floor as far as fit and finish compared to my Soft Tail. So much bike for the money. HD has the nostalgia behind them but Victory is the new kid on the block. Show less

I had been away from riding for 20 years. Had a Yamaha Virago back in 81 that gave me so much trouble that I vowed never to own a motorcycle again. Well, never say never! My buddy has a Harley bike and was pushing me to get a bike. Well, I did not want a Harley (price & maintenance). So we went across the street to the Victory dealer and as soon as I walked in they had the 8 Ball on display right next to the entry. I immediately got nervous because I knew I was going to buy that bike that day! Anyway, excellent bike, no problems, enough power to cruise with both me and my wife on the back. Highly recommend the Victory line to anyone looking for a high quality bike that is easy on the wallet. Show less

Bought this bike three weeks ago and love it. No leaks, nothing has shaken loose, smooth as silk. Performance wise, this bike is a beast, whole lotta throttle, and that's no exaggeration, and I don't work for Victory. The only point I'd criticize is the seat, it's good for short forty mile hops, but sit on that thing very long and your butt is gonna be sore. My first accessory will be a better seat. Then a Vegas black headlight and black pipes to finish out the black theme. Show less

1st Week of RidingThe first blacked out bike that caught my attention was the Harley Night Rod Special. I was pretty sure that that was the bike I was going to buy.... until I sat on it. The horn, believe it or not, is mounted on the left side of the bike AND has a cover on it (to muffle the sound, I assume). Well, when I sat on the bike, the horn cover was in the perfect position to dig into my left knee. I asked the salesperson whether other folks had the same issue with the horn. He said that some folks did, and that some folks with longer legs did not. He also said that they could move the horn for me. I asked why that was even necessary. Made me wonder how much thought went into the design of the rest of the bike. Sorry. didn't mean for this to turn into a anti-Night Rod Special post. Anyways, my search continued for a blacked out bike, and I found the Victory Vegas 8-Ball. I knew after sitting on it for about 10 seconds that this was the bike I was going to buy. It has incredible balance. I've now had the bike for a week, and am having the time of my life. Even my neighbors who are not motorcycle people can't stop complimenting me about how beautiful the bike is. I haven't gone on any long rides yet, but the bike was very comfortable on a 2 hour ride (with one or two breaks). Can't comment too much about the power, because I am trying to comply with the 500 mile break-in restrictions on full-throttle riding. I plan to post periodic updates to this forum, to let you know whether the bike continues to impress, as it has thus far. Show less

I strongly considered a Harley initially however one trip to the Victory dealership changed my mind. This bike is awesome. It has more power, much better reliability, better looks, and is priced far below a Harley. Once you decide that you don't want to pay thousands extra for a name, at least stop by and check out one of these bikes. Once you buy one be prepared to field a lot of questions from other interested bike owners. Show less

PURCHASED MY BIKE ONE WEEK BEFORE DAYTONA BIKE WEEK 2007. TOOK THE BIKE BONE STOCK AND WAS AMAZED AT THE ATTENTION IT DREW AMONG THE HARLEYS AND OTHER CUSTOMS. SINCE THEN I HAVE DONE A LOT OF CUSTOMIZING AND EVERYTIME I TAKE IT OUT OF THE GARAGE PEOPLE ARE SWARMING TO IT LIKE BEES!!! VERY COMFORTABLE RIDE AND SO FAR HAS BEEN VERY STRONG!!! WOULD HAVE REGRETTED NOT PURCHASING THIS MACHINE!!! Show less

I purchased my 8 Ball in May 2007. I test drove many bikes and considering price, quality, styling and Victory financing, it was the best. The 8 Ball handles well, looks good and has a good amount of power. I have put 3200 mi on it. The stock seat isn't very comfortable, and that is my only criticism. I would like to see some more custom options for these bikes such as seats and things, but I see new parts all the time from Victory and other after market co. Overall I am very happy with my 8 Ball! Love the blacked out wheels, it sets it apart from all other bikes. Show less

I can't express how happy I am with this bike. It's sporty, sexy, fast, reliable, comfortable...need I go on? I do have to change the oil sometimes, and put up with endless compliments on how it looks. Show less

I have either owned or rode just about everything there is. That is until Victory took my attention and loyalty! I just can't say enough about my Jackpot. In fact, while I was in the dealership signing the papers on my Jackpot, my wife liked it so much that we ended up buying her one too! We both ride as much as we can (just about daily), and let me tell you, this Jackpot turns some heads! Mostly from Harley riders! Show less

Every where I go people ask questions about my Jackpot. The Harley guys hate all the attention my bike gets. No matter where we go, my Jackpot draws a crowd. I have 8,000 trouble free miles in 14 months and I plan to ride many more. Victory has built a great bike that I think will slowly take a larger share of the market. Show less