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Victory Touring Motorcycles are as Good as it Gets
March 19, 2010

There are a few motorcycle brands that come to mind when discussing touring motorcycles. Most people think Harley Davidson, some people think Honda Goldwing, and even fewer think BMW motorcycles.

Victory’s touring motorcycles have crashed the party and are getting wider acclaim as some of the world’s best touring motorcycles.

For some reason, Victory touring motorcycles evoke strong emotions. People either love them or hate them. The lovers are attracted to their sweeping lines, curvy finish, and striking style. The haters dislike the bikes for the same reasons claiming that Victory touring motorcycles are “too cute.”

There are a few things that no one can dispute. The Victory touring line can boast having the lightest weight, lowest seat height, longest floorboards, and largest storage capacity of other bikes in its class. The Victory line also has huge 5.8 gallon gas tanks, 92 horsepower, and 6 gears. All of these factors add up to a great ride on the open road.

Clearly, the Victory Cross County, Cross Roads, and Vision were made as direct competition to Harley Davidson’s Street Glide, Road King, and Ultra Glide. Victory is doing a magnificent job because along with their great features, Victory touring motorcycles handle great too.

At the end of the day, motorcycles have to handle well in real world road conditions. The Victory line has proven to have riding characteristics that can handle both long trips and daily commuting. Their low weight makes all three bikes easy to handle in slow traffic with tight turns and gives the bikes extra power on the open road. The low seat height makes the bike a comfortable even for shorter riders.

Victory’s history cannot compete with the history and legacy that the Harley brands evoke but in terms of pure riding characteristics, Victory touring motorcycles more than hold their own. Given more time on the market, Victory will continue to erode at the market share that was nearly the sole domain of Harley Davidson just a few years ago.

Hi, I’m Tom Kiley, and when my buddies and I go riding we always put safety first. Get a free copy of my motorcycle book for some valuable riding tips. And if you or loved one are ever hurt in the Massachusetts area, contact the Kiley Law Group for legal advice from a real motorcycle attorney.