WLTR EXTRA: Unedited Harley Rider Viewpoint of the Victory Cross Country Tour

On the last day of Victory Motorcycles' World's Longest Test Ride, we asked Harley Road King rider Jerry Windell what he thought of the new Cross Country Tour motorcycle after he spent three days riding one. Here are his unedited thoughts.

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• Victory Motorcycles
• World's Longest Test Ride
• Cross Country Tour
• Harley-Davidson
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• Touring
• Unedited
• Testimonial

[JasonHowder]

@charlene1450 He isn't the CEO of Polaris. And of course Victory compares to Harley, they are the only two American motorcycle manufacturers.

[JasonHowder]

@turlockjoe Harley doesn't compare their bikes to anyone else's because in every performing category they lose. If it wasn't for blind brand loyalty, Harley would be out of business, and this is coming from a huge Harley fan who now rides a Victory.

[DCR1200RT]

I currently ride an 09 Ultra and 09 BMW R1200RT, and I thought I was going to stop at two bikes! Looks like I may have to make space for a third bike like in the likes of the Victory Cross Country...LOL

[g2rich]

To those that say this person is the CEO of Polaris I have to say most emphatically that you are completely wrong! This gentleman is Jerry Windell, the CEO of Polaris Industries is Scott W. Wine. Victory sponsored this three day ride going to Washington D.C. and the Rolling Thunder event to promote their new Cross Country Tour motorcycle and they selected people that had no previous experience riding Victory so that they could get totally unbiased opinions about their bikes.

[DogWatchDave]

Wow, what a bunch of dumb asses, Harley doesn't compare its bikes to anyone else cause they LOOSE in every category! They are over priced, underpowered, overweight, they dont handle well and there not as reliable as other brands.

(FACT) Everyone makes better bikes than they do period. The guys who deny that FACT probably are the same douches who where the harley costume, you know, doo rag, hd boots, hd shirt, hd chaps, hd jacket, (gay pirates)

Yoose guys are funny!

[charlene1450]

I have yet to see one vid where victory didnt COMPARE its product to the tried and true legend. Ya that guy is the CEO of polaris

[66hmr]

This is the most raw, sincere, and honest testimonial that I've ever heard about ANY product. This is a true HD rider speaking about a competitor's product. I this doesn't at least peak your interest, in terms of wanting to test ride on, I don't know what moves you.

I'm moving from an 06 Hammer to either the Jackpot ( I can't find the 09 Cory Ness model) or a Cross Country; haven't decided yet. I'm sure wither way I'll be happy!

[turlockjoe]

Everyone always wants to compare it to a Harley , must be a reason. Nothing beats a Harley. Never has and never will. Harley doesn't compare there bikes to any other, they don't have to.

[812b4]

Dagum!

[forman58]

I know, but couldn't resist the humor, sorry. It is interesting to hear the perspective of a Harley owner on a Victory, this is a great bike, Victory has come a long way, after I'm through with my Yamaha Stratoliner Deluxe, it's gonna be a Victory.