Although it's a heavy bike the thumping great engine makes light work of moving all that weight in a swift fashion. Ground clearance isn't too bad on the Judge and for a long, heavy bike it can be hustled through corners rather well if you're prepared to put a little bit of effort in. The single front disc isn't enough to bring the kg of American muscle to a stop in a hurry - you'll have to use plenty of rear brake too.
Bumps could be dealt with better, as sitting right above the shock bumps travel straight through the shock and straight up your back. The cc V-twin kicks out ftlb of torque which makes overtaking cars, racing away from lights and firing out of corners addictive.
It's no superbike of course, but the short, punchy gobs of torque are more than enough to make any ride entertaining. It'll happily sit at 80mph all day with no issues. A carbon-fiber reinforced belt provides a smooth, quiet, and maintenance-free final drive. Throttle response is immediate yet smooth, and power delivery is strong and linear.
The big twin really starts to pull around 2, rpm right up through redline, which is a moving target. Redline is 5, rpm for gears one through four, fifth gear is 4,, and sixth and neutral are limited to 4, revs for engine longevity and to limit speed. The lower redline in upper gears is a fairly common industry practice for safety and to reduce warranty claims. Average fuel economy, according to the onboard computer, was Spent gases exit through a staggered, slash-cut dual exhaust system with a crossover pipe.
Victory offers a Cobra Tri-Pro exhaust that looks better and also produces a more masculine sound and greater performance. Another choice is the X-Bow, which has a straight-pipe look. Victory uses a tubular steel frame on the Judge that feels sufficiently stiff in normal sporty riding. A single mm front brake rotor with four-piston caliper saves money but has to do the work of two sets found on the front of the Hammer S.
However, a firm pull on the lever brings the heavy machine to a satisfactory halt. An antilock braking system would cure this tendency; hopefully one will be offered soon. Wherever you ride, the Judge is ready. Use the responsive handling and quick acceleration to carve up city traffic.
It provides instant throttle response and outstanding power you can unleash on demand. Use the power to enjoy the best cruising, to head out onto the open road, and to manage traffic with passing power to spare.
Every gear shift is smooth and defined with the Victory 6-speed transmission with true overdrive. Head out onto the interstate and the 6th gear overdrive drops the RPMs so you cruise in style on your Judge.
The Judge is versatile. Go solo or share the Judge experience. Here, the issue of clearance was quickly highlighted. The aggressive riding position encourages the rider to dig into corners, but the footpegs protest by grinding into the tarmac. Many owners should be opting for that longer rear shock. The footpegs can also be adjusted which may provide slightly better clearance angles.
Victory's engines have become smoother and quieter over the years and this is yet another step up. It comes on with a seductive frisson of torque - as much as some small cars. We climbed over m into the San Jacinto mountains and the fuel-injected engine never protested once. The brakes may seem underwhelming, but they perform well if you apply front and rear stoppers together. Like the engine, the transmission has become smoother and quieter, although it is difficult to swap cogs on any big V-twin without a clunk Despite the aggressive riding position, it is easy to get comfortable but after a long haul, your shoulders and backside may need a good rub.
The low seat should widen the bike's appeal. Victory promises 13 new accessories specifically made for the Judge such as luggage and a solo seat, but there are also 70 in the catalogue that will fit including heated grips.
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