Here is the fact: The new improved 6-speed was just introduced in 2011. Their transmissions had a such a bad reputation they redesigned it and now offer a 100,000 mile warranty for it...but not the engine or anything else on the bike. Reputation damage control. LINK
Quote: All 2011 models will be equipped with an updated six-speed transmission. According to Victory, all-new helical-cut gears reduce gear whine while an updated mainshaft design reduces driveline lash by 66%. The new transmission also comes with “Neutral Assist” which makes it easier for riders to hit neutral when coming to a stop.
The transmission will be covered by a new 100,000 mile warranty. Oil change intervals have also increased to 5,000 miles.
Correct, the NEW IMPROVED tranny was introduced in 2011. The original 6-speed was introduced in 2006.
Let's see... all my Victory machines have been PRE-2011 and I have put a total of about 96,000 on them with nothing even close to a transmission problem.
My 2008 Vision has almost 45,000 miles on it, has killed a deer in Michigan, and slid down the road on the tipover protectors in Maryland. We didn't get a scratch on us. It's solid as a rock and as comfortable as a Barcalounger.
The one and only OEM part that has failed in 96,000 miles of Victory ownership has been a $100 clutch slave cylinder.
I have also known countless Victory riders and have spent w-a-y too much time on Victory forums over the last six years. The only transmission issues were with the 99-01 V92 machines.
Based on my discussions with riders of 2011 and later Victory machines, the difference in the transmission is negligible and it continues to be bulletproof.
Victory's reputation for reliability is well-known.
In fact, as far back as 2006, Victory was recognized in the JD Power study with 5 stars.
