Is Victory the BEST made American motorcycle?
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Sean test drives a 2008 Victory Kingpin and talks about how Victory motorcycles compares to other American made bikes. Polaris did a great job with the Victory line and we hope that Polaris uses some of the advances in their Indian motorcycles!
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Simply put YES, Victory was the best American made motorcycle, and Polaris was wrong for dropping it. I have an 07 Kingpin at 6'6" it is the only "cruiser" motorcycle that fits me
I had an 09 Kingpin, loved it. I just bought a 2014 Jackpot, love it. I think they went with Indian because it has the name with heritage. I looked at a few indians and it's crazy how many parts are the same.
..hate the Indian...small bikes..ugh✌
I have an 06 8ball and I miss my bigger m109r.
I'm 6'8 and customized a hammer with the kingpin seat and +4" forward controls. Fits me like a glove.
Kawasaki vulcan 2000 would fit you well as well
I'm 70 and started with a 1948 Harley Panhead when I was 16 and rode Harleys for 49 years and got tired of Taiwan and Chinese parts failing and the poor Harley design so 5 years ago switched to a 2007 Victory Kingpin. My Victory is ALOT better than any Harley I ever rode. I've heard the same from several Victory riders who also switched to Victory from Harley.
35000 miles, just changed the oil, tires, and one set of fork seals. Love the bike great power. 2013 Vegas 8 Ball.
I have a 2001 v92 I bought two months ago as my first bike. It’s not the prettiest, fastest, or easiest to handle out there, but dammit, I love this freaking bike. It’s reliable, fun, and I bought it for $2k.
Nobody else has to like it. I’m having a blast using it as my daily ride.
I got the 92 onmy vegas. Does yours tick? Its got me really scared but ive read alot for forums that they all tick
Just bought a 2002 v92 today sight unseen. I hope you're right, but I'm sure you're right!
Why yes Sean it is (was) the best America made motorcycle and gone wayyyy to soon. A damm shame.
@Bantham Nobilis educate yourself, corp greed killed victory. They wanted a name that could compete with Harley, So "victory's" are still being made, just under the Indian name.
I had a 2002 TC Deluxe with the V92 Engine and absolutely loved it. A german shepherd decided to run between the front tire and frame of the bike while riding through some "open range" in the Rockies and it was totaled. I absolutely loved the sound of that bike in the mountains! My 06 Kingpin is sounding good too though.
I'm buying my first vic next month 05 kingpin ness 75/100 looking forward to it
My favorite thing about Victory is that they weren’t trying to clone a Harley. And they made great bikes. It is a crying shame that they couldn’t sell more motorcycles. I heard somewhere that in 2012 they sold between 10k and 12k bikes, total. Harley sold 250k that same year. The thing that made them awesome is, unfortunately, probably the same thing that killed them, their uniqueness and originality.
I just rented a 2022 Road glide put 500 miles on it in Colorado. Rode my 2013 Cross Country when I got back it week. I can say the Harley wasn't bad but my Victory is right there on power and ride. The Harley had all the bells but other then that I'll take the Victory. Also only paid 9k for my Cross country compared to the Harley was 30k.
Years ago i ran into a guy who’s brother is a victory engineer. Polaris has zero plans dropping the victory name because they lose the engineers. They are still on Polaris’ payroll. We see that now today with the Indian challenger and scout rogue
I still have a 08 Victory. Still one of my favorite bikes. Haven't had any issues with it and love to ride it.
Loving this video. I own a 2013 XCountry Tour performance loaded and a 2016 Vegas factory performance. 42 years of riding, I love my bike's. I'll never go back. I'll die owning and riding my Victory's. "No Rice, No Pork, Just all Beef!" Victory Motorcycles. Love that King Pin, it'll just love you back all day, every day!
I have a 2000 v92c and absolutely love it. Not cool to talk trash about other people's bikes .
I had to paint a damaged gas tank for one of those. What a blast recreating that body line!!
I ride a 13 Highball every single day, and something about them just feels more well put together. Lower vibration than a lot of the Harleys, amazing torque, and just looks amazing stock. Such a great company. I’d bring them back if I could.
My dads first Victory went 140k before the Speedo quit. The bike is still rolling the streets of Murrells Inlet SC.
Is suck bang blow and the beaver bar still there?
My dads vision has 210k and it’s still a runner, he passed last month so now I’ll be riding it.
Used to have a 75 shovelhead. Was on my way to buy a Road King Classic. Test rode the Kingpin Deluxe. 2006. Bought it. Love it.
I inherited a 2005 Kingpin, Arlen Ness, 92 ci, with only 596 miles on it. So I just had fuel pump rebuilt, new pressure regulator, new in tank filters, new engine oil and filter, new battery. Bike had sat in climate control shop under cover. Completely back up now. I’m probably going to sell it. It does ride well. Completely different feel then a 2007 HD soft tail, my other bike. Very nimble and snappy feeling.
Picking up a 15 Gunner today, so this video has to be sign that I'm making the right choice.
Brendan Jewels I loved my Victory Gunner. All around best performing bikes I’ve owned. I put a street glide fairing on it, bad ass.
Haha fanboying victory videos before the purchase? I did the same thing when I bought my high ball last summer. Excellent bike.
I’m getting a Vegas in 2 weeks
Hows it going brendan?
Sorry for blowing up your comments but I respect you Sean for riding in this weather. I almost went out riding but I don’t think I’m going to.
I don’t need to watch your video... I own and have owned most the major brands for the better part of 35 years. The answer to the title of the video is YES!
Victory is the best bike in my opinion based on extensive riding, repairing, and traveling experiences.
I have a 201 Cross Roads 106 and I absolutely love the bike. It's comfortable, TONS of power and outpulls my HD 110 any day. I also love that it has factory electric cruise and heated grips and was over 10k less new than my Dyna was. I love the bike and wish Polaris would bring them back.... But my next will be an Indian
Right after this video was made, I bought the bike from SRK Cycles, and had it shipped to Texas. The bike is great, and I get compliments on it all the time.
It is a blast to ride. Sean didn't do a 0 to 60 on it, but I can tell you from experience that this bike halls ass.
I was at a Victory/Indian test ride day a few years ago and if I had the money, I'd have ridden one home. They were a perfect bike
Victory is still years ahead of what is now on the market, Indian included . The Cross Series remains the real new American bagger. The Indian Challenger is nothing else than a Vic rebranded, 'cause most people want " the Brand".
I have a 2002 Victory v92tc has 90000 miles and pulls as hard now that ever did
Have a 2011 Cross roads.... it's an amazing Machine. The Challenger is essentially the Cross Country. The Octane was the test pilot for the Scout. Either way I understand why Polaris did it.... I just wished they would have
I had a Victory. Made a big mistake and sold it :(
Was a 2012 Z Ness edition vegas 8 ball. Sexiest, smoothest riding beast I've ridden. It was so fun to ride and made me FEEL LIKE A MAN.
Most Victory guys will swear the Kingpin is the best bike they built!👍🏼
Nope cross country
No, the jackpot is
I had a 2012 8 ball Hammer, and currently ride a 2013 Antifreeze green Cross Country. I bought both of them brand new and love the quality. I only got rid of the Hammer because the XC is so much more comfortable.
I love my kingpin
To bad you don't have a shop here in South Africa I would've definitely come to you for my first bike
The size of the engine wasn't what made the Victory more powerful than the HD. Over head cams are more efficient than push rods. There's just less power lost because of rotational direction change. Also the Vics always had 4 valve heads which gave 50% more valve area. a Vic 106 will run with or out run a Harley 110.
My 80" Moto Guzzi Audace will easily outrun the 110 Harley. I also owned a 110 Slim.
The 99 to 01 had trans issue. The 02 was intermediate and 03 was the start of the perfect Victory. The V92 stayed with the TC to 06, the CC ended in 03. Having owned three, I liked them all. Still have 2 03’s: Vegas and CC. Little side note, that KP is stock engine, better if you do the upgrade to Stage 1. That passenger backrest was for the Vegas.
People were too dumb to buy them...sad.
And you're an idiot. Now what?!?
You ride in the back weaksuck
Does mommy know you escaped the basement snowflake???
Americans buy Harleys for the same reasons they buy Glocks: They don't know any better.
@@idahowhite in the back? Vic is way faster than HD even with their better gearing
Yes, Victory is the best made American motorcycle. I'm the original owner of a 2005 Hammer. Only had to replace tires and brake pads. I've also recently purchase a 2016 CCT. I'll keep riding Victory's until something better is made.
owner of a 2005 Hammer.
Got 2000 Victory sport cruiser odometer stopped working years ago everything else works fine my bike would never be mistaken for a Harley i ride almost every day Never any leaks just love it
I think youre wrong about the v92c. Its a Great looking bike. Problems. Yeah they have tps issues and the throttle body boot can dry rot. But thoes are your only Problems you'll face.
I looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooove my Victory!
Leaking oil?? I'm sorry but I am not familiar with that term ...I own a Victory.
Is a kingpin a good bike for me I’m 6’4” 205lbs
I just got a 2013 cross county and I absolutely love it! Polaris messed up by getting rid of victory.
My USA made Fury, love it and hi from DownUnder🇦🇺
yes neutral is hard to get. A True Machine. my +40 yrs of riding says it is a super great bike. I purchased a 2008 victory vision tour 2 yrs ago. 18000 miles adjustable windshield, fog lights, heated seats and grips, mono air shock, biggest trunk ever, all the stuff the new indian has at 1/4 price. if your tall 6'2"this is the bike to get. VICTORY FOREVER.
Came this close to buying a Kingpin, but went with an '07 Heritage Classic instead. Very impressed with the Victory.
Absolutely love my '16 Magnum but I'm seeing problems in finding customizing parts. For example forged highway bars, which I can't find anywhere and many chrome bits. Too bad, best bike I've ever owned but I'm afraid it may slide into obscurity.
I had Harley got my self 2000 victory v92sc great but parts hard to fine. I want newer victory with 6 speed. Love how victory has the air filter front of the engine unlike everyone else on the side.
this guy has a lot of good videos. this one may be of interest to you
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@@manuelrivera6873 vic shop has good videos
Yes love my 8-ball. They’re just so perfect.
I have mixed feelings on Polaris killing the brand, on the one hand I loved the bikes they were making and would have loved to seen what they’d do in the future, on the other hand I love the price I paid for my Vegas😃
I have a 2011 Jackpot Extreme and the only thing I've had to do to it was air filter, oil filter, oil, tires and lube the clutch assemble. Oh and after 9 years the battery finally bit the dust. Closest thing to a chopper that I've had even thou at slow in town speeds that fat 250 back tire is a pain in the butt. Was thinking about trading for a Triumph Bonneville until I just recently found out that they are now made in Thailand. Oh well I'm still happy with the Vic and the is never a day that when I pull into some place on this bike people come up to look at it and comment of it. Even had a Harley mechanic ride it and he said it was one hell of a nice ride. Mines not blacked out it has from the factory a wild paint job and tons of chrome. I have been waiting to see you do a review on Victorys - Thanks.
You would’ve made an awesome Victory dealer, look at how many you’ve sold!
I owned a victory Jackpot and they are the best American made bike imo it is to bad polaris discontinued them i really think they were kind of overlooked or something they are great bikes.
Let's face it Indian is Victory. Polaris didn't throw out all that R&D and future plans because of a name change. I have 3, classic (yes V92, 57k and no problems!), hammer and cross country. Along the way they all evolved for the better. A little salty over the change but Polaris still produces bad ass quality products.
Any honest dealer will tell you brand only make major profits from service and parts....
Victory Doesn’t require much service and certainly doesn’t require much in parts. So.... there you have it.
I see the Victory fairing designs on the latest/new Indians. Sad; I wish they were still two separate companies. :-(
So do I; the Victory line was so uniquely different than H.D. I feel, personally, that Indian is way too much Harley-esque in appearance.
Victory was the uniquely different American!
Me too, but the problem is they couldn't keep up with Indian production orders and they were struggling to sell all the Vic's. I hated to see them go, but it simply made financial sense for Polaris to do it.
Also, Semper Fidelis.
Beautiful bike brother Lovett Indiana love and blessings as always
Have a 2012 HighBall and I will never sell it. It always get complements and rides amazing. Has never let me down and has been waaaaaaay more reliable than several Harleys I’ve owned.
I own a cross country 8 ball and a road glide custom...my victory is a little more plain Jane looks wise than the Harley but that victory has a lot more power and it runs much much cooler and smoother than my glide
Victory made motorcycle for average-tall people which is something most manufacturers don't
Victory Vegas Jackpot colors! That green one with white wings! Love it!
Had a Judge in my crosshairs but couldn't afford one when new. Now that i could they are no longer and trying to find one used here in Australia, i'd have more chance of finding a pork chop in a mosque. One i'll have to miss out on.
My Hammer 100 inch is the most beautiful and reliable motorcycle I’ve ever ridden in its class.
There are no competitors for my bike
True, best quality, best reliability, best riding experience, and you look and feel awesome on it. Been riding for 40 years, nothing is even close. Bonus, straight pipes on them sound incredible, they make Harleys look/sound/feel like a Barbie tricycle.
Id like to ride one, i seen the 8-ball at a dealership once but it was over my price range at the time.
I have an '08 Kingpin with 90,000km on it.. Best handling and most comfortable bike I've ever ridden. Great on long trips, very powerful and the transmission clunks loud and strong as you shift giving a feeling of being over-engineered. A pity they fell out of favour, but I guess the bike buying market prefers the Harley/Indian look to the swooping custom look that Victory put out.
Ride an 09 Victory Vegas 8 Ball for the last 7 years. Love it and never had a problem with it ever and its my daily driver. Best motorcycles ever.
The real question is... "Is Indian better than Victory was?"
At my height 6'4" I've never sat on an Indian that has been comfortable. Any second hand Scout I've seen hasn't aged well at all. More than happy with my Victory Vegas and it's a 2011 thank you.
just got that 3excat bike with locking saddleee bags for 4k today with 11k milees
The Victory Kingpin is one of my favorite motorcycles and also the Yamaha Road Star
I have a '10 Vegas with 14000 miles. No problems at all. Best bike I ever own. Bad move by Polaris to drop the Victory.
I Have A 2005 Vegas With 47K It Is A Wonderful Bike. I Have Owned Harley's In The Past, I Can Change The Oil In My Vic In 15 Minutes With A Filter And 6 Quarts Of Oil So Easy....
Harley doesn't have them problems anymore? Why do they still have an almost 30 percent catastrophic failure rate vs victory/indians 17?
Victories were fine bikes, too bad Polaris stopped production. At their highlight, a friend of mine was looking at a Victory, the price was right up there with HD and the dealership wouldn't budge. He said screw it and drove up the road a quarter mile and bought a HD. His attitude was, if paying the price of a Harley, I might as well just get the Harley, he did. Kind of sad. I can see the same thing happening with Indian, Polaris is charging HD price again and some are just going for the HD. The difference is the name recognition of Indian and it's history. Victory was just something fairly new in recent bike history.
Parts are only available 10 years from the model year of the bike.Many owners are having trouble with their speed sensors and the sensors have been discontinued. They offer. No other option to correct this problem. Will never purchase a polaris product again.Especially a Indian! Motorcycle!
You can buy a universal speed sensor for $27...
Please do 0 to 60 on the Victory.
I own a Victory V92C 2003. Been an absolutely excellent bike!
The new Indian Challenger has a whole lot of Victory built into it (IMHO).
From the aluminum frame to the inverted forks to the next Gen cross country motor, etc...
They can talk about how it's not a Victory, but that is VERY similar to the motor that was leaked as the next Gen Vic Motor..
IF it was truly an Indian motor, it would have had push rods..
Bit if it is a performance Bagger, then it has the soul of a Victory.
Yep. Exactly
I’ve been kinda wanting one. I’ve only had sport bikes. But! I’m beyond confused with the 15 different model names and the price range is pretty wide lol. But! Still lookin.
I had a 2002 Victory TC Deluxe that I still miss today when riding my 2003 Harley RK.
Victory is a great bike Polaris decided to put more money into Indian motorcycles so they discontinued victory
Hi guys! I am from Singapore and just got a 2015 Victory Highball. Amazing bike! Loving it! Only question i have is who do i go to for ordering parts? Many thanks and looking forward 😃🙏
No way. Honda Magna😉V65 built in Marysville, Ohio for the US market.
Honda shadow as well
Jonathan Tyree we are going to run with this!! LOL
Victory's don't need no steenkeeng parts!! Been riding them for 10 year, never needed a mechanic.
Victory now has a cult following.
Anyone who needs part # for the clutch service 01-17 it’s on my channel love these bikes
Amazing motorcycles!!!!!!! You can't kill them and going to ride it till they die witch they wont. Going to put cams in mine down at the vic shop in desoto iowa and going ride the crap out of it for long time. The 106 motor is even better yet but not the 92c. Went to a victory rally last year and people rode to iowa from new Mexico and Canada. Most die hard riders iv ever met
Rylan is one of the top 3 Vic tuners
Sean I made a video of my baby and posted it here on youtube . Titled "Sean @ SRK cycle" it's what a pretty baby looks like
Take a shot Everytime Sean says
Great bike 👍
Every bike he rides .
Thanks so much for all the info and help you’ve given me Sean and Caleb! I’m buying my first motorcycle tomorrow and I couldn’t be more excited! 2015 Victory Gunner!
We are a Polaris indian dealer alot of the parts is discontinued
Have a bunch of miles on a 2005 Victory Kingpin. Great bike.
I wanted a new V92C when they first came out, but they still had some issues. I thought I would wait a couple of years until they got things worked out. But that didn't happen. The dropped the V92C, got mixed up with the Ness mess, and came up with that hideous Vegas. I completely lost interest, and bought a Vulcan 1500 Classic. I never gave Victory a second look. The bikes got uglier and uglier as time went by, and eventually wound up becoming flat black, like everything else.
Looking at a 2004 kingpin .Does it have the 92c motors in it?? Bike has 15000 miles on it asking price is 3500
I love mine I have a hearly an the victory love both but my victory it's something else she got a different looks feels great with 70mil I just did an oil change a few weeks ago
Good video but I’m perfectly fine with my 2002 V92C. No ABS or traction control just something else to wrong anyway. I’d take it anywhere but that’s just me.
I've got a stage 4 modified sport cruiser all machine work 102.7 cubic inches 1661 cc 21 years old not one drop of oil or leak to this day 112 hp 118 ft torque 11.2:1 compression reeves to 6250 rpms almost 10 pounds of rotating mass removed from crank over size intake valves power commander 49 mm throttle body will never sell 3 first place trophys and one 3 rd place but that show had no bike category so they put me in the custom car class
flared fenders and leather bags... ok, the bible vs jumped in there lol nice oh my gravy, the graphic with the baby growing up to be chris stapleton (ripped off chris' logo) is the best. speechless. great to see some footage on this, looking at king pins now, had blown through GS 1250, Heritage, Road King, and just thinking Victory is my style, do your own darn thing
Going to look at an octane tomorrow, a lil worried I won’t be able to get parts for it. But I think I’m gonna make an offer regardless
They only made 4000 and they share some parts with the Indian Scout. So that shouldn't be a big issue. Did you buy it?
The Vegas Jackpot is definitely the best! VICTORY = HARLEY KILLER
Dont crap on my V92 its been a great bike for years, never disrespect another mans bike
Of course it is. It's named victory! ( duh)
i loved my 2004 Kingpin
06 victory vegas. My only complaint is the noisy engine. Other then that bike always runs like a dream and has never giving me any problems.
Victory was user friendly for tall people
Yeah, I’m only 5’8 with 29” inseam. I’m also 65 years old with a bad back. I have to fold the drivers backrest down to get my leg over my 06 Kingpin. Also at times I have a hard time standing it up, but when i get it moving, we become one. It is a fantastic riding, driving, smooth and powerful bike. I have thought many times about selling it and getting something a bit lighter but after I go down the road on it that thought just goes away.
Yes, they are still the best bike made at the time... They did roll the new Vic engines into the Scout and Challenger.