man, i so much agree! i'm so sad and pissed. The most comfortable cruiser I've ever owned. And it looks so different. i hope to keep mine as long as possible.
Bought a 2012 after renting one in Arizona for a week with my wife. Had rented 4 Harley’s and rode a 1984 Goldwing. Had to sell in 2020 due to ALS. VERY comfortable for two for long distance. Fit and finish a little on lower side, but we overlooked that because comfort so good. Sure miss it but thanks for taking time to post this👍
I have a 2013 same color. I’ve had many bikes before but like you said, best handling bike I’ve ever been on. I looked at Goldwing and BMW 1600GTL but I bought this bike. My wife and I ride a lot together. She loves it!
4 year old video, I know, buiuuuut……about 4 months ago I bought a 2010 Victory Vision 8 Ball with the tour pack. Same story as this fella basically; been riding since I was 5, Honda 50cc, to Honda 150, to Honda 250, to Shovelhead, sportsters, street glide, soft tail, dyna’s, and rode countless others….as icompared to Harley and Honda? Victory, especially the vision, blows them all out of the water and exactly what this DevilDog said, nimble, powerful, comfortable, easy,…..I ride with guys with their 114 Harley’s, bored out and cammed…..no problem keeping up and way better than them in the turns and curves and comfort.
I own a 2009 Premium. I too am very passionate about this bike. It is a bike that simply works. My wife and I did the motorcycle challenge and came to the same conclusion. It’s the most comfortable bike on the planet. It cannot be mistaken for any other bike. My bike is 10 years old and I just replaced the starter as it was beginning to fail. It’s never left me stranded. It is a great bike that requires very little maintenance.
I saw one about 2 years ago at a red light. I told my wife as soon as I had the money that was the bike I wanted. I am proud to say in August this year, I purchased a 2012 Victory Vision Tour (looks exactly like the bike in the video) from a local guy. I would be surprised if I ever buy another bike again!
V.V. is Such an ARTISTIC Example of engineering, and to have it on a foundation of a RELIABLE - AMERICAN MADE Motorcycle, it's the Cre'me De La Cre'me !!!!!!!!!!
I ride a Victory Cross Country. Two of my sons have Harley street glides. All are very nice bikes in their own respects. I will say and my sons agree the Victory is a better handling bike than the Harleys. Also the maintenance is much simpler and much less expensive. I am disappointed Victorys have been discontinued however the market dictates what sells and what doesn't. Even though Victory made some of the best motorcycles ever the demand wasn't there. Indian however has very good demand and should be a profitable endeavor for Polaris. I look at it this way (I know it isn't technically correct) Victory changed their name and the styling of their bikes but Victory lives on!
I have a 2012 in the shop right now that i am converting into a Sport Trike. It's a wonderful machine. Love these Victorys. Much better than the Indian. Polaris dropped the wrong brand
Have had a '10 Vision 8 Ball, a '14 White Vision Tour, another '14 White Vision Tour, and am currently waiting for the lockdown in the UK to end to take delivery of my 4th Vision - which coincidentally is identical to yours - a '12 Red/Black Vision Tour with only 5k on my clock. Like you I have been riding bikes since I was a kid (41 years in the saddle now) and cannot imagine any other bike being so well suited to my likes. Just love the Vision and have had some incredible tours around 15 countries throughout Europe, through amazing mountain passes where it handled like it was made just for them, and apart from a clutch issue on one of them had not a single other problem whatsoever. In my humble opinion this is indeed the best bike every made!
I have a 2013 and love it!! Was thinking about trading it for something else but nothing else seem to fit me as well. I’m just a little worried about spare parts in a few years
I don’t know if it’s the best bike, but it is certainly the most beautiful motorcycle I have ever seen in person. Here in May 2023-I’m seeing ads on UA-cam for victory vision 2024 models.. I certainly hope that means that Indian is making visions again..
Just bought a 2012 that hit a deer, paid $800.00 for it and had to buy $1500.00 in parts to repair it. Been on a Harley for 45+ years and going to give this a try.
I've got a Victory Hammer and lately I find myself looking at the Vision and wanting the comfort and the performance my Hammer has. The look is really growing on me. The red you have is beautiful but I really like the 12 blue one like yours and There s an orange one same markings not sure on year but SRk cycles did a ride along video of one. Thanks for the great info I didn't know about the rain and lay down protection. Another great thing about these is the price huge value for the money.
I think there's a depreciation period, but in another 10-15 years these may well be unobtanium. I'm hoping to pick one up myself this year. Wanted one for a long time, but my ST kept trucking along. Still trucking along but think I'm in the mood for a new ride now.
I was never crazy about this bike (thats me) but at my dept about 7 or 8 guys had them and loved them, they were heartbroken when victory was cloed down.
@@thatslife5263 true , i was looking atva new bike recently (indian challenger or Honda Goldwing) I went with the Goldwing as i remember what polaris did to the victory owners.
It's sad and I agree with you last year my wife and I we bought a victory Magnum 2015 the best motorcycle that I ever have so sad I also have a Honda goldwing great motorcycle but victory is a different story and I hate to say that I agree with you victory build the best motorcycles of the world they should not do it all the eggs on the basket on Indian Indian try to be like Harley look victory has a present has a personality everywhere that I go everybody knows my bike I don't even have to say anything I hope the Polaris review their actions and come back once again with the best motorcycle of the world all victories
My son is out of the country and did not know that Victory had stopped production until I told him yesterday. They are great bikes and I am still surprised Polaris pulled the plug on them just because they bought an old name. Wow! Honda’s have always been great motorcycles and I’m thinking hard about buying an Interstate 1300.
I'm thinking about buying a 2009 like yours. Since victory is closed who service's them. I think it is Indian but not sure, thanks. You have a cool looking bike and I liked your video, thanks.
If you want to make more videos, get yourself a tripod so people won't get sick watching your camera work, that shaky stuff has to go, and get yourself a wind sock for the mic in the wind.
I own a 2015 victory magnum and a 2020 street glide special (st2 cams st3 audio). The victory is a good bike. I doubt the collectibility part of your statements. The success of the victory bikes is what funded the indian 111 development.
Don't know what kind of handling you like but the road King classic is the best handling motorcycle ever built determined by every Police department that's ever bought one that's why they buy
It is definitely a different look . I like the looks of the Roadglide better . But I now own a 2015 Red and black VV tour 13,500 mi . It is a very comfortable bike . And very balanced. I think visually it looks better without the tour pack . But the loss of storage can be a problem ? I am enjoying mine .
Best touring bike ever made period.
ThePleasanthill Certainly in my eyes, agree 💯‼️
man, i so much agree! i'm so sad and pissed. The most comfortable cruiser I've ever owned. And it looks so different. i hope to keep mine as long as possible.
That’s a very beautiful bike, it’s up there with the Deusenburg and other unique design classic vehicles.
The first time I road my buddy's Honda Mini Trail 50cc when I was 12 or 13, I was hooked for life.
Bought a 2012 after renting one in Arizona for a week with my wife. Had rented 4 Harley’s and rode a 1984 Goldwing. Had to sell in 2020 due to ALS. VERY comfortable for two for long distance. Fit and finish a little on lower side, but we overlooked that because comfort so good. Sure miss it but thanks for taking time to post this👍
I have a 2013 same color. I’ve had many bikes before but like you said, best handling bike I’ve ever been on. I looked at Goldwing and BMW 1600GTL but I bought this bike. My wife and I ride a lot together. She loves it!
Awesome, it’s a great bike!
I must agree. My 2015 Victory Vision is the best riding motorcycle I ever owned and like you I've owned a bunch of different brands, mostly tourers.
4 year old video, I know, buiuuuut……about 4 months ago I bought a 2010 Victory Vision 8 Ball with the tour pack. Same story as this fella basically; been riding since I was 5, Honda 50cc, to Honda 150, to Honda 250, to Shovelhead, sportsters, street glide, soft tail, dyna’s, and rode countless others….as icompared to Harley and Honda? Victory, especially the vision, blows them all out of the water and exactly what this DevilDog said, nimble, powerful, comfortable, easy,…..I ride with guys with their 114 Harley’s, bored out and cammed…..no problem keeping up and way better than them in the turns and curves and comfort.
I own a 2009 Premium. I too am very passionate about this bike. It is a bike that simply works. My wife and I did the motorcycle challenge and came to the same conclusion. It’s the most comfortable bike on the planet. It cannot be mistaken for any other bike. My bike is 10 years old and I just replaced the starter as it was beginning to fail. It’s never left me stranded. It is a great bike that requires very little maintenance.
Shawps Awesome to hear, happy riding!
Agree 100%. Love my 2011 Vision. 64,000 miles and counting.
Absolutely correct ! I own a 2011 Vision 8 ball. Perfect bike !
Me too!
I saw one about 2 years ago at a red light. I told my wife as soon as I had the money that was the bike I wanted. I am proud to say in August this year, I purchased a 2012 Victory Vision Tour (looks exactly like the bike in the video) from a local guy. I would be surprised if I ever buy another bike again!
The best drop protection ever made on that bike .
V.V. is Such an ARTISTIC Example of engineering, and to have it on a foundation of a RELIABLE - AMERICAN MADE Motorcycle,
it's the Cre'me De La Cre'me !!!!!!!!!!
I love my victory cross country. I would own a vision but the lack of storage made me go for the XCT
I ride a Victory Cross Country. Two of my sons have Harley street glides. All are very nice bikes in their own respects. I will say and my sons agree the Victory is a better handling bike than the Harleys. Also the maintenance is much simpler and much less expensive. I am disappointed Victorys have been discontinued however the market dictates what sells and what doesn't. Even though Victory made some of the best motorcycles ever the demand wasn't there. Indian however has very good demand and should be a profitable endeavor for Polaris. I look at it this way (I know it isn't technically correct) Victory changed their name and the styling of their bikes but Victory lives on!
Yes! I have 09 and a great motorcycle I'm still riding it
I have a 2012 in the shop right now that i am converting into a Sport Trike. It's a wonderful machine. Love these Victorys. Much better than the Indian. Polaris dropped the wrong brand
Have had a '10 Vision 8 Ball, a '14 White Vision Tour, another '14 White Vision Tour, and am currently waiting for the lockdown in the UK to end to take delivery of my 4th Vision - which coincidentally is identical to yours - a '12 Red/Black Vision Tour with only 5k on my clock. Like you I have been riding bikes since I was a kid (41 years in the saddle now) and cannot imagine any other bike being so well suited to my likes. Just love the Vision and have had some incredible tours around 15 countries throughout Europe, through amazing mountain passes where it handled like it was made just for them, and apart from a clutch issue on one of them had not a single other problem whatsoever. In my humble opinion this is indeed the best bike every made!
Paul Ghent That is great, they are a one of a kind!!!
Hey man, I’ve got exactly the same bike, year, colour and accessories and I couldn’t agree with you more. Thanks for the video.
Wil Schutze awesome, they are THE best!!!
Just bought a 2013 Vision Tour with 3600 miles ..... $7000.
I ride a 2010 Vision 8 ball ... 96,000 miles and still going strong.
I have the same in white of 2011 and 96000 kms (59651 Miles) .
Thank you ... beautiful place.
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE MY 2009 VICTORY VISION...
a bike of this size and luxury should hands down have been produced as an automatic transmision
I have a 2013 and love it!! Was thinking about trading it for something else but nothing else seem to fit me as well. I’m just a little worried about spare parts in a few years
Enjoyed it. Bought exactly what you have. Reverse kit. Etc. Last byk I will ever own, at least in this life.
Congratulations, the reverse kit would be awesome... it’s a big, heavy bike!
I might try other bikes but I'll never get rid of this bike... ever!!!!
Love my 09
I don’t know if it’s the best bike, but it is certainly the most beautiful motorcycle I have ever seen in person. Here in May 2023-I’m seeing ads on UA-cam for victory vision 2024 models.. I certainly hope that means that Indian is making visions again..
I’ll check it out, thank you!
Just bought a 2012 that hit a deer, paid $800.00 for it and had to buy $1500.00 in parts to repair it. Been on a Harley for 45+ years and going to give this a try.
I've got a Victory Hammer and lately I find myself looking at the Vision and wanting the comfort and the performance my Hammer has. The look is really growing on me. The red you have is beautiful but I really like the 12 blue one like yours and There s an orange one same markings not sure on year but SRk cycles did a ride along video of one. Thanks for the great info I didn't know about the rain and lay down protection. Another great thing about these is the price huge value for the money.
Best touring Bike ever made forever
Victory 4 life. Ride one...you'll own one.
Thanks, I own a 2014 Black Vision.
2010 Arlen Ness Vision here. I’ve owned it since 2011 and there isn’t another bike out there in production that I would prefer over it.
Awesome bike!
I think there's a depreciation period, but in another 10-15 years these may well be unobtanium. I'm hoping to pick one up myself this year. Wanted one for a long time, but my ST kept trucking along. Still trucking along but think I'm in the mood for a new ride now.
I have 2013. Great bike
Totally agree!
Thank you, sir.
A big salam from Kazahstan
I have an Octane, myself. I will never sell it. I might buy another bike, but I'm not getting rid of my Victory.
That is the sexiest most beautiful bike I’ve ever seen (and had the pleasure to ride)
You're insane buddy
I’ve had Harley’s , done with all the vibration. Thinking of grabbing a 2013 vision. How’s this bike on highway?
Great!!
I love them but I don’t know if I’m too small for it , can’t wait to find one close to sit on it and see.
The bikes are well balanced and sit low, give one a test ride. I was intimidated at first, but all went well!
Great video and I completely agree. I have a 2013 and love it. Just curious about your highway pegs, where did you get them, how do they work?
Brux Brule thank you, they mount under the floorboards. I just posted two pictures of how they mount on the Facebook page, Victory Vision Riders.
I was never crazy about this bike (thats me) but at my dept about 7 or 8 guys had them and loved them, they were heartbroken when victory was cloed down.
Polaris made many people mad.
@@thatslife5263 true , i was looking atva new bike recently (indian challenger or Honda Goldwing)
I went with the Goldwing as i remember what polaris did to the victory owners.
Love the victorys had their own engines tio bad there not made anymore
It's sad and I agree with you last year my wife and I we bought a victory Magnum 2015 the best motorcycle that I ever have so sad I also have a Honda goldwing great motorcycle but victory is a different story and I hate to say that I agree with you victory build the best motorcycles of the world they should not do it all the eggs on the basket on Indian Indian try to be like Harley look victory has a present has a personality everywhere that I go everybody knows my bike I don't even have to say anything I hope the Polaris review their actions and come back once again with the best motorcycle of the world all victories
My son is out of the country and did not know that Victory had stopped production until I told him yesterday. They are great bikes and I am still surprised Polaris pulled the plug on them just because they bought an old name. Wow!
Honda’s have always been great motorcycles and I’m thinking hard about buying an Interstate 1300.
Ya don't like the cross country?? I just got a 2010 and it's gorgeous with all that power. Just hope it's dependable for me😎
I'm getting my '13 Vision this Saturday!
Timothy DuBois Awesome!
Aww you didn't start it like you said.
Anyways, since they stopped making them, where do you get service and/or parts now?
Lots of parts and shops in Facebook groups. Easy to find on Facebook.
I'm thinking about buying a 2009 like yours. Since victory is closed who service's them. I think it is Indian but not sure, thanks. You have a cool looking bike and I liked your video, thanks.
If you want to make more videos, get yourself a tripod so people won't get sick watching your camera work, that shaky stuff has to go, and get yourself a wind sock for the mic in the wind.
That's what it was designed for 👍
So good they stoped making them .
Too bad parts availability is what it is. They made some interesting bikes.
I hate Victory is gone...
Can only buy used now
I have a 2005 victory touring cruiser bike and love it .... Harley not my taste
Do you have any issues getting the bike serviced ?
No, many places will work on them.
@@thatslife5263 I'm from South TX and closest is 120 miles away
@@juanquiroz9669 call some private bike mechanics. Someone around you should be able to work on it.
@@thatslife5263 I'll do that, THANKS
Can ya still get parts and service
Lots of parts! Polaris still sells parts, there are people in Facebook groups selling parts and shops like Witch Doctors sell many parts.
Sorry, forgot about service... that is no problem either. The shops that carried Victory still service them, many independent and Indian dealers also.
if it was a 98th anniversary harley, that would make it a 2001 lol. Not some time in the 90's lol
Snake Bite Must have been more, it was a 1999, 1st year twin cam 88... I’m trying to forget!
@@thatslife5263 I dont blame you, im a Vic man also, have a 2007 Jackpot, 2015 XCT and 2016 Magnum. Love Victory
Wow, is that thing ever ugly!
Ha! Some love it, some don’t!
I own a 2015 victory magnum and a 2020 street glide special (st2 cams st3 audio). The victory is a good bike. I doubt the collectibility part of your statements. The success of the victory bikes is what funded the indian 111 development.
Don't know what kind of handling you like but the road King classic is the best handling motorcycle ever built determined by every Police department that's ever bought one that's why they buy
🤣🤣🤣🤣 Nope, the LEO's just have weird government mandates on who can fulfill a contract.
Probably a great ride.. but ugly as hell.
to much plastic
Ugliest bike victory made
Some love them and some hate them… maybe you have to ride it to love it?
Also the best.
It is definitely a different look . I like the looks of the Roadglide better . But I now own a 2015 Red and black VV tour 13,500 mi . It is a very comfortable bike . And very balanced. I think visually it looks better without the tour pack . But the loss of storage can be a problem ? I am enjoying mine .