Yes, they sure have come a long way and are still somewhat behind in the engine department. I ride a 2008 Yamaha "Royal Star Venture" touring" bike with a V-Quad engine and 110-hp. No need to even shift out of overdrive going up hills with a passenger on the back.
Posts: 334 | Location: America | Registered: 23 April 2010
I used to live near a Victory dealer and they do make some very cool bikes. I wanted to look at Victory motorcycles, but the closest dealer is over a five hour drive away.
I ended up getting a Yamaha Silverado 1100. I looked at the Venture and decided that it was more bike than I needed.
So now I have TWO 2006 Silverados, one a 3/4 ton Chevy and one a Yamaha. I like my little 1100, it rides nicely, is comfortable, gets over 50 mpg and has enough power to cruise quite nicely with my wife on the back.
Originally posted by Blue Dog: Yes, they sure have come a long way and are still somewhat behind in the engine department. I ride a 2008 Yamaha "Royal Star Venture" touring" bike with a V-Quad engine and 110-hp. No need to even shift out of overdrive going up hills with a passenger on the back.
Compare Cruiser V twins with the same and its hard to beat Victory.Of course a V4 is going to put down more HP.My Bike is not stock but I dyno 115 HP and 115 Foot Lbs of torque at the rear wheel. Of course if Torque and HP was my main thing I would have a Triumph Rocket III.
Posts: 4372 | Location: NE Wisconsin | Registered: 31 March 2007
I have always ridden Harley Davidsons and most likely always will, but the Victory is a good bike from the ones I have looked at and rode. Regardless of brand or model, main thing is that you are riding!!
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