Touring Motorcycles
2012Victory Cross Roads
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The 2012 Victory Cross Roads is a cruiser-touring motorcycle designed for riders seeking comfortable long-distance travel with classic American styling. Powered by a 1737cc 50-degree V-twin engine producing 148 Nm of torque, it delivers relaxed, low-end power ideal for highway cruising. Known for its spacious seating, premium appointment level, and smooth six-speed transmission, this bike excels at distance touring while maintaining the authentic cruiser character enthusiasts value.
- Capacity
- 1731.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 337.9 kg
- Seat height
- 667 mm
- Power
- 91.7 HP (68.4 kW) @ 4500 RPM
What’s new for the 2012 Victory Cross Roads
vs the 2011| Spec | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | — | 147.8 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.0 ft.lbs) |
| Front suspension | Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in 130 mm travel | Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with constant rate linkage, 4.7 in/120 mm travel, air adjustable spring | Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with constant-rate linkage, 4.7 in / 120 mm travel, air adjustable |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers | Double disc. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper | Single disc. ABS |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for relaxed open-road cruising and light touring rather than outright speed or sport riding.
- Built for
- A torque-rich, laid-back American cruiser that rewards smooth, unhurried riding with strong midrange pull and stable highway manners.
- Not ideal for
- Not a good fit for riders wanting sharp cornering agility, off-road capability, or lightweight city commuting.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usRange and running costs
Worked out in your browser - nothing is sent to usBased on the published US (EPA-style) fuel economy estimate and tank size. Official figures come from a gentle lab test - most riders use 10-30% more fuel than this, so expect less range in real riding, and the last litres of a tank are reserve. Prices shown greyed are examples - type your own.
Reliability & safety
Bike Reliability score, safety recalls and owner complaintsSafety recalls
⚠ 2 recalls may applySERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICOct 2017 · 17V647000
Polaris Industries, Inc. (Polaris) is recalling certain 2010-2017 Victory Cross Country, Cross Country Tour, Cross Roads, Magnum, and Hard Ball motorcycles. If the engine misfires, continued riding may result in heat from the catalytic converter melting the rear brake line and nearby wiring.
Risk: A melted rear brake line can reduce braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Polaris will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the brake line away from the exhaust catalyst, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2017. Owners may contact Polaris customer service at 1-877-737-7172. Polaris' number for this recall is V-17-02.
EQUIPMENTSep 2012 · 12V457000
Polaris is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Victory motorcycles manufactured from January 3, 2012, through August 15, 2012. A torqueing procedure may have been missed on some throttle cable retention nuts. On certain motorcycles, the throttle cable retention nuts for either the pull or push throttle cable may have not been torqued correctly.
Risk: If the torqueing is missed and the retention nuts are loose, the retention nuts closest to the throttle body can become dislodged and interfere with the throttle function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Victory will notify owners and dealers will correctly torque the fasteners free of charge. The safety recall began on October 4, 2012. Owners may contact Victory consumer service department by calling 1-888-704-5290.
These recalls cover some 2012 bikes of this model. Whether one applies to a specific bike, and whether the repair has already been done, depends on its VIN — check your VIN with NHTSA, use gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall in the UK, or ask a dealer.
Source: NHTSA. View all Victory recalls →
US owner complaints
4 filed for the 2012 model · 7 across all yearsWhat owners of the 2012 Victory Cross Roads reported to the US safety regulator, most often:
Equipment2Engine1Frame & body1
EngineJun 2024
I pulled onto a main road through a busy intersection and shifted through the gears under normal load. Upon shifting from 4th into 5th gear one of the C clips failed causing devastating damage to the transmission gears. The bike jerked and locked up for a…
Frame & bodySep 2014 · 7,000 miles
I have noticed the latching mechanism on the saddlebag is wearing prematurely. The right side bag has more noticeable wear than the left saddlebag. It appears that the soft metal is being worn from the latch striker hoop. At the current wear rate it may only…
EquipmentAug 2014
Recall number 13e-048 lock and ride back rest and luggage rack. Notified in december 2013 about recall. Notified in april 2014 that parts were available for repair. As of september 2014 (9 mos after notification) dealer still does not have parts from victory…
Source: NHTSA owner complaints (United States). These are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects — a handful is normal for a popular model. Showing 3 recent reports of 4.
Bike Reliability
How the score works →99
out of 100Excellent
The Victory Cross Roads passed its annual roadworthiness test first time 94.9% of the time, 13.2 points above expected for bikes of the same age and mileage. That beats 99% of models.
Bikes first registered in 2012 have 53 tests, too few for their own score, so this covers every year.
94.9%Passed first time
3.7%Failed outright
1.4%Fixed during test
12,000Typical miles
214Tests
Pass rate by miles ridden
All years of this model.
Against its rivals · ranks 1 of 6
| # | Model (all years) | Score | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Victory Cross Roads | 99 Excellent | 214 |
| 2 | BMW R 1200 RT | 96 Excellent | 15,454 |
| 3 | Harley-Davidson Road King | 93 Excellent | 6,459 |
| 4 | Harley-Davidson FLHX Street Glide | 93 Excellent | 2,192 |
| 5 | Kawasaki VN1700 Classic Tourer | 90 Excellent | 184 |
| 6 | Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic | 86 Excellent | 582 |
Rivals are the most-viewed bikes on MotorcycleDB in the same category and engine size, from within three years of this model.
From British annual roadworthiness tests, 2005-2025. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA MOT test data, Great Britain). How Bike Reliability works.
Engine
- Capacity
- 1731.0 ccm
- Power
- 91.7 HP (68.4 kW) @ 4500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 168 CO2 g/km
- EPA Est. Fuel Consumption
- 7.16 L/100km (32.9 US mpg)
- EPA CO Emissions
- 5.1 CO g/km
- Torque
- 147.8 Nm (15.1 kgf-m)
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2714 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 101.0 x 108.0 mm
- Compression
- 9.4:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Valves per cylinder
- 4
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Belt
- Clutch
- Wet, multi-plate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1669 mm
- Overall length
- 2652 mm
- Seat height
- 667 mm
- Dry weight
- 337.9 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 22.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 147 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel
- Rear suspension
- Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with constant-rate linkage, 4.7 in / 120 mm travel, air adjustable
- Front wheel travel
- 130 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 119 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 29.0°
- Trail
- 142 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS
- Front brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS
- Rear brakes diameter
- 300 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 130/70-R18
- Rear tyre
- 180/60-R16
Maintenance
- Oil capacity
- 4.70 litres
Other
- Color options
- Solid Black, Solid Sunset Red
- Fuel Tank Material
- Metal
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1731 cc | 1731 cc | 1731 cc |
| Dry weight | 338 kg | 338 kg | 338 kg |
| Seat height | 667 mm | 667 mm | 667 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 22 L | 22 L | 22 L |
| Bike Reliability ⓘ | Too few tests | Too few tests | Too few tests |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Victory Cross Roads?
The 2012 Victory Cross Roads has a Capacity of 1731.0 ccm (105.63 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Victory Cross Roads have?
The 2012 Victory Cross Roads has a Power of 91.7 HP (68.4 kW) @ 4500 RPM.
How many gears does the Victory Cross Roads have?
The 2012 Victory Cross Roads has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Victory Cross Roads?
The 2012 Victory Cross Roads has a Torque of 147.8 Nm (15.1 kgf-m or 109.0 ft.lbs).
How much does the Victory Cross Roads weigh?
The 2012 Victory Cross Roads has a Dry weight of 337.9 kg (744.9 pounds).
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