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2010 Victory Cross Country vs 2009 Star Stratoliner S Photo Gallery
It's a battle between electronically fed, air-cooled V-Twins as we pit Victory Motorcycle's latest touring cruiser, the 2010 Cross Country, against its classicly styled counterpart, the 2009 Star Stratoliner S. Enjoy the photos in our gallery then be sure to read our
Touring Cruiser Comparo
.
The 2010 Victory Cross Country looks sharp whether you're road trippin' to Sturgis or cruising down Hollywood Blvd.
The Cross Country is powered by Victory's Freedom 106 engine with a big 101 X 108mm bore/stroke compressing gasses at a 9.4:1 ratio.
2010 Victory Cross Country vs 2009 Star Stratoliner S dyno chart.
It's a tale of two bikes, a new touring cruiser with avante garde styling in the 2010 Victory Cross Country versus the art deco-styled 2009 Star Stratoliner S.
Power is not a problem for the 2009 Star Stratoliner S thanks to its 1854cc, air-cooled, pushrod OHV engine.
The Stratoliner S is a big bike with wide bars that requires a wide berth for turning.
With a healthy 5.8 gallon tank and some of the biggest stock bags we've ever seen, the Victory Cross Country is ready for the long haul.
Star Motorcycles is the cruiser division of Yamaha. The Stratoliner, a classic cruiser with touring amenities, first debuted in 2006.
MotoUSA's Harley dips into a heavy turn on the Stratoliner S with thoughts of Laguna's corkscrew dancing in his head.
A chrome fender strut adds to the classy look of the 2009 Star Stratoliner S.
Introducing the 2010 Victory Cross Country.
The cockpit of the Victory Cross Country is tidy and its gauges are well-placed and easily readable at speed.
All aboard. It's not everyday you see motorcycles floating across a Pacific channel.
The Victory Cross Country gets the nod for handling while the Star Stratoliner S wins hands-down in the engine department.
Unlike most big baggers, you won't shy away from turns thanks to the Victory Cross Country's sharp handling.
The tank on the Stratoliner S only holds 4.5 gallons and requires more frequent stops at the gas station in comparison to the Cross Country.
The angular fork-mounted fairing on the Victory Cross Country is lightweight and doesn't inhibit the motorcycle's maneuverability.
The sculpted tank on the 2010 Victory Cross Country is one of the best-looking stock tanks we've seen.
Both the futuristic-looking Cross Country and the art deco-styled Stratoliner S look at home in the trendy Costa Mesa district of Southern Cal.
Ride the Victory Cross Country and you'll actively seek the roads less traveled.
2009 Star Stratoliner S
A ferry ride to Balboa Island gives a whole new meaning to Victory at sea.