What are your thoughts on Victory motorcycles vs Harleys?

Test drove both brands in daytona victory are very cheeply built and plastic

Victory is relatively new to the market place and Harley has it's cult. Everyone knows that a Harley is under powered and shakes. The Victory runs smoother and has more power. If you insist the choice between these two I would say a Victory is all around a better bike but the Harley will have a better resale. If you want a good motorcycle and not just an image, I would explore other brands.

I actually considered the Victory last year before I bought my Softail Deluxe. I just couldn't find anyone that owned a Victory to see what they thought of it. Also I have 4 HD dealers within an hour of me but no Victory dealers so that put me off. I think they make a beautiful motorcycle though. I had heard that they do not hold their value as well as you mentioned also.

I prefer the Harley-Davidson line of motorcycles, as the factory-built Hogs look and ride as well as the customized versions in all classes. If you're gonna ride, ride with style on an 'iron horse' that has a long history and a good performance record. Harleys are the ride of choice for a broad spectrum of people, regardless of the riders economic-class status or purpose for riding for a reason!

(If you know a way to mount a 74 c.i. engine on a three-wheeled electric wheelchair/scooter frame, I'd be interested in hearing about it!)

Later Daze! =)

Victory is growing in popularity.And its no surprise.A dependable low-cost alternative to HD?I never thought the day would come.But its here.The custom parts are still coming.There is a limited amount now though.I have serviced only a few,and have seen little wrong with them.Bottom line.....if you cant afford a Harley,get a Victory.

ask that same question in thirty years. Ever heard of a 66 Victory? Just sold my 66 shovel for a newer 1980 shovel oops.

First and only rule about being a "biker"; THERE AIN'T NO STUPID RULES!

ride with pride whatever it is.(except vespas)(and goldwings)(and vulcans) Oh, never mind HARLEYS RULE! even if they do break down after fifteen years or so.

I ride in So Cal and have only seen maybe 5 Victorys over the last 5 years....rare out here...and we ride all the time. id rather keep my Road King than any other bike out here or anywhere for that matter.

I think both are nice bikes and kinda expensive . I think Harley has a better assortment of bikes to choose from .

took one ride on a victory vegas and sold my dyna and bought it. the difference is amazing. more power, better brakes, better handling. those that say buy the HD for resale i ask, where are all these 30 year old bikes? i go to rallies all the time and i never see them. if you buy a bike for resale value why even ride it??

I own Harleys but a few friends have Victories...hammers and such...it's true they don't hold their value although they cost as much as Harleys... after market stuff is available by Ness