2012 Victory Vision Tour Review
When the open road calls for innovation, this is how you respond.
Commands attention with progressive, modern styling.
The Victory Vision Tour makes 1,000-mile Iron Butt trips easy. This is a
spectacular, full-featured luxury-touring bike that spoils riders with comfort
and convenience, and thrills riding enthusiasts with its power, ride and handling.
o Distinctive bodywork incorporates a full fairing, side storage compartments
and a spacious trunk with a passenger backrest and audio speakers.
o Comfortable 2-up seating and low driver seat height: 26.5 inches/673 mm.
o Electric windshield height control, heated seats (individual driver/passenger
Hi-Lo controls) and heated handlebar grips.
o Combined 110 litres of cargo capacity in trunk and side storage compartments
(all lockable).
o Instrumentation integrated in fairing includes analog speedometer, fuel
gauge, odometer, trip meter, and indicator lights.
o Audio system integrated in fairing has AM/FM radio. MP3/iPod® can also
be used as audio source. Bike is wired to accommodate CB radio and helmet
communicator system.
o Cruise Control is standard.
o Air-adjust rear suspension with 4.7 inches/120 mm of rear travel.
o Dual disk front brakes; front-rear linked braking system.
o 22.7-litre fuel capacity.
2011 Colour Options
o Midnight Cherry/Sandstone
o Solid Pearl White
o Two-Tone Vogue Silver and Black
Pure Victory Accessories for the Victory Vision Tour Include:
o Trunk Cargo Rack, Trunk Liner, Passenger Armrest Kit, and Saddlebag Liners.
o Stage 1 Exhaust, chrome accessories, backrests, auxiliary lighting, and
more.
ABS STANDARD ON VICTORY VISION
The Victory Vision has several noteworthy improvements for 2011, including:
o New tubular handlebars offer easy steering control and can accept mounts
and clamps so a rider can add a cup holder and all common electrical device
mounts.
o The dampers have been removed from the side storage compartment covers
for easier opening.
o Passenger handholds have a black, textured finish so a passenger has a
better gripping surface and there's no paint to nick or scratch.
o The redesigned exhaust tips now resemble those of the Victory Cross Country.
o Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is standard on the Victory Vision Tour.
Sensors on each wheel monitor wheel speed, and if they sense slippage or wheel
lock, the ABS provides instant, effective braking to slow the vehicle and
help the rider maintain control.
PROVEN OUTSTANDING RELIABILITY
Victory has a track record of consistently outstanding reliability and dependability,
which has led to the industry's highest customer satisfaction ratings. This
proven reliability, along with the new transmission design, allows Victory
to recommend extended oil service intervals for 2011 drivetrains.
oThe recommended oil change interval for 2011 models is every 5,000 miles
(8,000 km).
oLess-frequent oil changes results in a lower cost of ownership.
NEW TRANSMISSION
The Victory drivetrain team scrutinized every component of the engine and
transmission and fine-tuned the designs and performance of numerous parts.
Approximately 40% of the drivetrain is new for 2011, with the transmission
receiving so many improvements it is virtually a new transmission.
The changes: improved manufacturing efficiency and quality assurance; enhanced
drivetrain's already-impressive reliability; improved engine performance;
and, for riders, improved ridability and delivered a more appealing-sounding
transmission.
oIn terms of operating sound, selected modulation frequencies have been eliminated.
This produces a more-appealing sound - consistently in each gear. In 4th and
6th gears in particular, gear whine has been reduced.
oDriveline lash has been reduced by 66%.
o"Neutral Assist" has been added to make it easier for a rider
to shift into neutral when stopped. This will reduce the rider's effort, will
reduce clutch wear and will lessen the performance demands on the oil.
ENHANCED INSTRUMENTATION
All cruisers now have instrumentation similar to that of the Victory Cross
Roads, which provides a rider with a wealth of information in one, easy-to-read
location. The new instrumentation includes:
o An analog speedometer, which may be set to show MPH or KPH.
oBlue backlighting.
oA large LCD that displays: Clock (time of day is viewable at all times),
gear position, tachometer and diagnostic readouts for Victory dealership service
technicians.
o The gauge face includes lights such as high-beam and neutral indicators
and the oil warning light. Cruisers no longer have these indicator lights
atop the triple clamps.
oThe Cross Roads instrumentation also has an always-viewable fuel gauge.
CHASSIS CHANGES ACROSS THE LINEUP
All brake calipers, rotors, lower belt guards, and floorboards are black.
oAll left- and right-hand switch cubes are black, as are the audio control
switch block and cruise control switch block.
o The triple clamp is black on all models except the Vegas Jackpot (which
retains its chrome triple), and the Victory Cross Roads (which retains its
brushed finish).
o A new side stand on each model features an integrated hooked-end design
for easy locating and easy control of the side stand.
o All cruiser exhausts have a larger outlet for improved sound quality and
a lower exhaust note.
