Victory Vision Tour Vs HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited - Page 3

 

Mark Olson wrote:


Maybe so, but their cornering is awesome.

SQ

 


Victory touring bikes have a completely different frame.  They are
supposedly comfortable and reasonably powered, but are lacking in
luggage capacity.

Of the three dealers in the hundred mile radius of my house, two have
dropped the brand and one carries no inventory because they are so
difficult to deal with in a business sense.  From the couple of people
I know who've owned them, the bikes themselves are reliable and low
maintenance.

One plus for Europeans is that they are metric so you don't have to
buy new tools as you would with a Harley.

 


[    Well, the title says it all. I'm doubting between these 2 bikes.
[ I've never had one of either although I got a Sportster a few bikes
[ ago. Now I ride a BMW R1150RT solo and a 1500 Goldwing with an Héchard
[ side. The reason of the change is that the Beemer is not comfortable
[ enough for my wife. ....

I'd go with the H-D only because of the easy availability of parts, service
and accessories.

[   And I've already considered and discarded other touring options
[ like another BMW, Honda, Kawa, Yamaha, Triumph and so on.

But have you considered a new wife?  If your R1150RT isn't satisfactory for
her, there is a possibility that nothing will be.

 


   Thanks for your advice.


   Lol...

   That's not an option. They don't make them like this anymore. ;-)


   The problem of the Beemer is mainly the seat. Including shape,
height, surroundings and so on.

   And also that a R1150RT, although a touring bike, is also able to
corner quite well (especially with RR tyre on front like I love to
use) and so resisting to curves is a matter of willpower, of which I
lack totally. While with something like an Electra or a Vision the
bike sets the pace :-P


   Thanks, bye and lots of bugs like we say round here.


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El Guerrero del Interfaz

 

On Mar 2, 10:21 am, El Guerrero del Interfaz


Seating is cheaper to fix than a new bike. There are many options
there.

In Europe the BMW would be the easiest to get servicedf.

The new (2009 and newer) Harlery touring bikes handle as well as
almost anything on the roads although the weight and ground clearance
slows them down a bit.

I haven't ridden a Victory but the Vision looks like a cartoon bike to
me.
The Harley has classic lines, it has a visible motor and it is totally
reliable.
Mine is just over one year old (in riding terms since we have a 5
month winter) and has 23,500km
No problems at all so far except for an engine temperature sensor
which was out of spec. It caused it to run a little rough but it
worked fine otherwise.

Most service parts are a day away if needed and there are dealers
everywhere around the world.
There is a dizzying array of Harley and aftermarket parts and
accessories to make the bike perfect for you.

I am totally happy with my choice of an Ultra. This is my 3rd Harley.
The previous bike was a BMW.

Bob