Victory Cross Country vs Harley Davidson Road Glide

• Table of Contents
• 1. VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE
• 2. DETAILED SPECS COMPARISON: VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE
• 3. SIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES: VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE
• 4. DESIGN: VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE
• 4.1 Design: Victory Cross Country
• 4.2 Design: Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 5. ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE
• 5.1 Engine & Performance: Victory Cross Country
• 5.2 Engine & Performance: Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 6. COMFORT & ERGONOMICS: CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE
• 6.1 Comfort & Ergonomics: Victory Cross Country
• 6.2 Comfort & Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 7. TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES: VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE
• 8. PROS & CONS: CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE
• 8.1 Pros & Cons: Victory Cross Country
• 8.2 Pros & Cons: Harley Davidson Road Glide
• 9. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• 9.1 Why did Victory Motorcycles shut down?
• 9.2 Why is the Harley Davidson Road Glide expensive?
• 9.3 Which is better for long rides: the Harley Road Glide or the Victory Cross Country T100?
• 9.4 Why choose the Harley Road Glide over the Victory Cross Country?
• 10. TAKEAWAY

1. VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE

VICTORY Motorcycles is an American motorcycle manufacturing company founded in 1997. Victory Motorcycles is owned by Polaris Industries, the same company that has ownership of Indian Motorcycles. In 2010, the Victory Cross Country was released as a hard-bagger cruiser. This motorcycle included all the features present in expensive cruisers or touring motorcycles. The Cross Country was designed with a traditional cruiser riding style and a unique, elegant design. The main selling point of Cross Country was its better affordability compared to the more expensive cruisers and touring motorcycles.

Harley Davidson is one of the most well-known and oldest American motorcycle manufacturing companies. The ROAD GLIDE is one of the oldest Harley motorcycles still in production. The Road Glide was first released in 1998 with an 82-cubic inches engine, replaced with an 88 cu-in engine in 2010, and upgraded to a 103-cubic inches engine in 2016. Currently, the standard Road Glide is equipped with a 107-cubic inches engine, while the CVO edition of the Road Glide has a 117-cubic inches engine.

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2. DETAILED SPECS COMPARISON: VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE

	Victory	Harley Davidson
BASIC INFORMATION
Year	2016	2022
Model	Cross Country	Road Glide
Motorcycle Type	Cruiser	Touring
Base Price	$18,999	$21,430
Colors	Suede Pearl White, Suede Titanium Metallic, and Havasu Red Pearl	Vivid Black, Reef Blue, and White Sand Pearl
ENGINE & SYSTEMS
Displacement	106 cu in (1,731 cc)	107 cu in (1,746 cc)
Engine Type	Four-Stroke V-Twin	Milwaukee V-Twin
Cooling System	Air/Oil-cooled	Liquid-cooled
Compression Ratio	9.4:1	10:1
Stroke	108 mm (4.25 in)	111.1 mm (4.375 in)
Bore	101 mm (3.97 in)	99.9 mm (3.937 in)
Cylinders	Two	Two
Drive Train	Belt	Belt
Transmission	Six-Speed	Six-Speed
Clutch	Wet, Multi-Plate/Diaphragm Spring	Nine-Plate, Hydraulically Activated
Starter	Electric	Electric
Exhaust	Dual-Large Slash-Cut Bore	Two-into-Two
Fuel Delivery System	Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45 mm throttle body	Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
PERFORMANCE & CAPACITY
Horsepower	96.9 hp	93 hp @ 5,020 rpm
Torque	106 ft-lbs (143.7 Nm)	110.6 ft-lbs (150 Nm) @ 3,250 rpm
Fuel Tank Capacity	5.8 gal (21.9 L)	6 gal (22.7 L)
Mileage	39 MPG (16.5 km/l)	43 MPG (18.2 km/l)
Oil Capacity	5 quarts (4.7 in)	5.2 quarts (4.9 L)
DIMENSIONS
Trail	142 mm (5.6 in)	173 mm (6.8 in)
Rake	29o	26o
Seat Height	667 mm (26.3 in)	658 mm (25.9 in)
Wheelbase	1,670 mm (65.7 in)	1,625 mm (64 in)
Weight	760 lbs (345 kg)	853 lbs (387 kg)
Ground Clearance	148 mm (5.8 in)	139.7 mm (5.5 in)
Length	2,650 mm (104.3 in)	2,430.7 mm (95.7 in)

3. SIMILARITIES & DIFFERENCES: VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE

Key Similarities	Key Differences
Both share a similar riding position	The Road Glide has CRASH BARS, while the Cross Country does not
Both contain HARD SADDLEBAGS and a large front fairing	The Road Glide has dual headlights fixed horizontally, while the Cross Country has a single round LED headlight
Both have a passenger seat	Both motorcycles have differently designed side indicators
Both contain floorboards rather than standard footrests	The Road Glide has a liquid-cooling system, while the Cross Country has an air/oil-cooling system
Both have front dual disc brakes	The Road Glide is covered more in chrome than the Cross Country
Both have a V-Twin engine	The Road Glide has a dual dial speedometer, while the Cross Country has four dial speedometers
Both shares identical side mirrors	Both have differently designed tail lights
Both have a belt drive train system with a different gear ratio

4. DESIGN: VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE

4.1 Design: Victory Cross Country

The Victory Cross Country is a modern-style cruiser with a classic riding position. It has a large front FAIRING with a small windshield. It has full-sized front and rear fenders. The Cross Country’s overall design has elegant curves that enhance the motorcycle’s beauty. The fenders, fairing, fuel tank, side panels, and SADDLEBAGS are the only colored parts. The rest of the  frame, engine, crash bars, and exhaust are covered in matte black. The Cross Country also has a comfortable passenger seat but does not include pre-installed backrests or SISSY BARS. At the front, it has a 43 mm telescopic fork with a wheel travel of 129.5 mm (5.1 in), and a dual 300 mm disk brake with a tire size of 130/70 R18. At the rear, it has a single, mono-tube preload adjustable shock with a wheel travel of 120 mm (4.7 in), and a single 300 mm disc brake with a tire size of 180/60 R16.

4.2 Design: Harley Davidson Road Glide

The HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE has a wide front with a large FAIRING and a small matte black windshield. It has dual front headlights with a horizontal opening, comfortable dual seats, and full-sized fenders at both ends. The fairing, fuel tank, side panels, and hard saddlebags are the only colored part. The Road Glide has a matte black frame, with the HANDLEBARS, suspension, exhaust, engine, and rims being covered in chrome. At the front, it has 49 mm Dual Bending Valves with dual 300 mm disc brakes and a tire size of 130/60B19 61H. At the rear, it has premium low hand-adjustable suspensions with a single 300 mm disc brake and a tire size of BW 180/65B16 81H.

5. ENGINE & PERFORMANCE: VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE

5.1 Engine & Performance: Victory Cross Country

The Victory Cross Country has a 106 cu in (1,731 cc) air/oil-cooled, four-stroke SOHC 50^o V-Twin engine with four valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, and hydraulic lifters. The engine has a bore size of 101 mm (3.97 in) and a stroke size of 108 mm (4.25 in). capable of delivering a torque of 106 ft-lbs (143.7 Nm) and horsepower of 96.9 hp. The Cross Country is equipped with a six-speed transmission with a belt drive train and has a fuel tank capacity of 5.8 gal (21.9 L).

5.2 Engine & Performance: Harley Davidson Road Glide

The Harley Road Glide has a 107 cu in (1,746 cc) Milwaukee-Eight, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 60^o V-Twin engine with Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters. This engine has bore and stroke sizes of 99.9 mm (3.937 in) and 111.1 mm (4.375 in), capable of delivering a torque of 110.6 ft-lbs (150 Nm) @ 3,250 rpm and horsepower of 93 hp @ 5,020 rpm. It is equipped with a six-speed transmission with a belt drive train and has a fuel tank capacity of 6 gal (22.7 L).

6. COMFORT & ERGONOMICS: CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE

6.1 Comfort & Ergonomics: Victory Cross Country

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The Victory Cross Country is a cruiser that combines a modern touch with a traditional riding position. It has forward-mounted floorboards with a seat height of 667 mm (26.3 in) and a ground clearance of 148 mm (5.8 in). The Cross Country also has a wheelbase of 1,670 mm (65.7 in), an overall length of 2,650 mm (104.3 in), a trail size of 142 mm (5.6 in), and a rake angle of 60^o contribute to the confident riding position. The wide, upright, and curved handlebars help keep the rider relaxed while cruising. With a short seat height and good ground clearance, shorter riders can enjoy riding the Cross Country. However, it is not an entry-level cruiser due to weighing 760 lbs (345 kg).

6.2 Comfort & Ergonomics: Harley Davidson Road Glide

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The Harley Davidson Road Glide is a touring motorcycle offering a relaxing, upright seating position. The handlebars are wide, upright, and bent toward the rider, ensuring good back posture while handling this motorcycle. The Harley Road Glide has forward-mounted floorboards with a seat height of 658 mm (25.9 in), a ground clearance of 139.7 mm (5.5 in), a wheelbase of 1,625 mm (64 in), an overall length of 2,430.7 mm (95.7 in), a trail size of 173 mm (6.8 in), and a rake angle of 26^o. It is a heavyweight motorcycle with an overall weight of 853 lbs (387 kg) that provides a relaxed riding position, especially when traveling long distances. However, due to its heavy weight, the Harley Road Glide is not an ideal entry-level motorcycle.

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7. TECHNOLOGY & FEATURES: VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE

FEATURES	VICTORY CROSS COUNTRY	HARLEY ROAD GLIDE
ABS	Standard	Optional
Gauges	Handlebar-mounted	Handlebar-mounted
Clock	✔	✔
Engine Kill Switch	✔	✔
Speedometer	✔	✔
Odometer	✔	✔
Tachometer	✔	✔
Gear Indicator	✔	✔
Fuel Gauge	✔	✔
Fuel Warning Indicator	✔	✔
Cruise Control	✔	✔
Low Oil Indicator	✔	✔
Slip & Assist Clutch	✔	✔
Speakers	✔	✔
Bluetooth	✔	✔
USB Connection	✔	✔

8. PROS & CONS: CROSS COUNTRY VS HARLEY ROAD GLIDE

8.1 Pros & Cons: Victory Cross Country

CROSS COUNTRY PROS	CROSS COUNTRY CONS
ABS is a standard option	Heavyweight
Pre-equipped saddlebags and crash bars	Discontinued
Cruise control is a standard option	Not beginner-friendly
Heated grips are available	Difficult when turning
Infotainment system is included	Small windshield
Comfortable riding position	Difficult to balance at lower speeds
Good fuel capacity
Elegant design
Good ergonomics

8.2 Pros & Cons: Harley Davidson Road Glide

HARLEY ROAD GLIDE PROS	HARLEY ROAD GLIDE CONS
LUGGAGE BAGS are included	Difficult to maneuver in traffic
Comfortable riding position	Difficult to handle at low-speed
Cruise control is included	Heavyweight
Infotainment system is included	Uncomfortable for shorter riders and beginners
Good touring motorcycle	ABS is not a standard feature
Large stock fairing	Small windshield
Bigger fuel tank
Crash bars are pre-equipped

9. FAQ

9.1 Why did Victory Motorcycles shut down?

Victory Motorcycles was founded in 1997 and officially started worldwide production in 1999. For the first couple of years, Victory Motorcycles was profitable. However, when Polaris Industries revived and started production of Indian motorcycles, sales for Victory models were affected. Soon, Indian Motorcycles became more profitable than Victory Motorcycles. Eventually, Polaris Industries shut down Victory Motorcycles at the start of 2017.

9.2 Why is the Harley Davidson Road Glide expensive?

The Harley Davidson Road Glide has a 107 cu in engine, the second-largest engine created by Harley Davidson. It has a low-maintenance drive train system, a reliable engine, and is built with high-quality parts.

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9.3 Which is better for long rides: the Harley Road Glide or the Victory Cross Country T100?

Both have similar engine sizes, riding positions, and ergonomics that make them suitable for long-distance travel. However, the Cross Country is the better option since it is cheaper than the Road Glide.

9.4 Why choose the Harley Road Glide over the Victory Cross Country?

Although the Road Glide is more expensive than the Cross Country, it has a slightly bigger engine capable of producing more horsepower and torque and a bigger fuel tank with slightly better fuel economy. It is also easier to find new parts for the Road Glide than the Cross Country since the former is still in production while the latter has been long discontinued.

10. TAKEAWAY

The Harley Road Glide is a touring motorcycle that does not have a pre-installed backrest; however, this can be easily found at after-market stores. Meanwhile, the Victory Cross Country is a cruiser with all the features of the Road Glide but at a lower price. However, the Cross Country has a slightly smaller engine size than the Road Glide, thus capable of producing less horsepower and torque. Both motorcycles have a premium-quality build with pre-installed SADDLEBAGS and floorboards, though the Cross Country also has pre-installed CRASH BARS. Both have ABS, an infotainment system, and cruise controls to make longer rides more fun and comfortable.