Motorcycle Reviews: 2010 Harley-Davidson Road Glide vs. 2010 Victory Cross Country

Motorcycle Reviews: 2010 Harley-Davidson Road Glide vs. 2010 Victory Cross Country
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If youre in the market for a new bagger in 2010 youre in luck.

Victory has added not one but two new models to its touring family. The Cross Country and Cross Roads expand Victorys own touring family while adding more selection to the collection of hardbag cruisers currently on the market.

With the new Vics comes more competition for Harley-Davidson, arguably the father of the hard luggage cruiser segment.

During the unveiling in July of this year of the two new models, Victory didnt mince words when the company made it plainly obvious Harleys Street Glide and Road King are where Victory had set its sights with the Cross bikes.

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• comparison
• 2010
• harly-davidson
• road
• glide
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• country

[dougjwhalen]

@Martian74 in the 1970's they used a shovel head engine... they broke down and leaked oil like a river... they have changed the engine quite a bit since then and it is now a much more efficient bike. Harley likes that their bikes are classic looking. if you need a modern cruiser there is always the V-Rod which is probably one of the fastest cruiser style bikes on the market

[themaxrlder]

Why do harley use showa japanese forks, chinese carbs on their bikes? doesn't that make them half foreign?

[Miata822]

video is like a Victory ad.

[TheMILVET]

I like what I like, you like what you like. Nice isn't it. I have a 2009 RG and I love the bike. I have spent 10 hours in the saddle at one lick with only fuel stops. I cannot compare it with other bikes by riding it around the block, or taking what others say. In MY OPINION ONLY, is that as long as there is American's out of work, you will not see me on a KAW Honda etc. Do as you please. PS: I think the Victory Vision is one ugly mug.

[CPDCFD]

@Martian74 For a Full dresser to have no reverse is crazy, me + wife + gear is about 1000LBS. My 96 wing has reverse, this is dated tech.. Plus, I'm sick of the Harley crew driving around with a shit eating grin looking at all non Harley as shit. I've traveled 1800 miles with not even a burp on my wing, and yes I enjoyed the scenery. A bike is a bike, ride what you like but make sure its reliable as hell. You dont want to break down 1000 miles from home. Smiling while ridding is good too.

[CPDCFD]

@Martian74 The thing that irritates me is the FACT that the Harley "IS" outdated, yes they made some changes in 2009 but I thing as the baby boomers retire they will still buy the Harley so Harley will have no reason to modernize. The Yamaha seems good but I'd rather not ride a Harley look alike. Victory doesnt have much dealer support. The only sensible way is Goldwing "w/there pathetic 2012 improvements" or BMW "which seems to sporty for 2 up long distance. I like Harley styling.

[vince1black]

When you buy a Harley motorcycle you buy a motorcycle because it looks classic, not because it looks like the most modern in the market. That ignorant!!!. If you look the more modern not think more and go for a BMW, and good luck!!!, worse is nothing like a Harley and all the experiences that emerges from this desicion...

[Martian74]

The only Harley I like is the ones designed by Porsche, all the others are just too outdated technology wise as they keep using the same old engine and chassis as the ones from 1970 except they added fuel injection. No wonder foreign bikes like BMW and Honda are so much more reliable, faster, more economical and safer. The Victory used old technology as well but seem a bit more modern.