Victory
Victory Cory Ness Cross Country
Victory’s cool “bagger,” built on the same innovative aluminum frame as its way-outside-the-box Vision, was all-new in 2010 and immediately impressed with its stout, 106-inch V-Twin engine, batwing fairing, big storage capacity and cool standard features like cruise control and a powerful sound system. The Cory Ness (son of Arlen, renowned custom builder) version of that bike takes all that and runs with it. For 2012, each numbered and signed CNCC sports a beautiful Boardwalk Blue paint scheme with Ness graphics, a custom suede seat, billet wheels, custom highway bar, diamond-cut cooling fins and a whole lot more.
$25,999 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 1731cc Carburetion: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: belt Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 65.7 in. Seat height: 26.3 in. Fuel capacity: 5.8 gal. Claimed dry weight: 765 lb.
Victory Arlen Ness Vision
Victory’s futuristic over-the-road touring rig already had it all, but for those discriminating types for whom enough never is, there’s the Arlen Ness version. This one bristles with custom Ness touches from stem to stern, including a Nuclear Sunset flame paintjob, Ness hot-rod billet wheels, diamond-cut cooling fins on that big Freedom V-Twin, flamed engine covers and grips, a stitched leather seat, Arlen Ness windshield graphic...the list goes on, but one glance is all you need to know that this one is special.
$25,799 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 1731cc Carburetion: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: belt Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 65.7 in. Seat height: 24.5 in. Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal. Claimed dry weight: 869 lb.
Victory
Victory Cross Country Tour
$21,999 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 1731cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: belt Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 65.7 in. Seat height: 26.3 in. Fuel capacity: 5.8 gal. Claimed dry weight: 765 lb.
A new model for 2012, the CCT builds upon the popular Cross Country to provide an even more capable traveling motorcycle. What was once an optional tail trunk becomes standard equipment to give this bike 41.1 gallons of baggage capacity, the most of any motorcycle out there, says Victory. A bigger windscreen atop the handlebarmount fairing mates up with new lowers to punch a bigger, cleaner hole in the air. Natch, there’s iPod connectivity integrated with the audio system, cruise control, heated grips and seat, etc.—all of it propelled by a claimed 97 hp and 113 ft-lb. of air-cooled V-Twin torque.
Victory Vision Tour
$20,999 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 1731cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: belt Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 65.7 in. Seat height: 26.5 in. Fuel capacity: 6.0 gal. Claimed dry weight: 869 lb.
Victory’s stylish over-the-road touring rig has everything you need to travel first class: 29.2 gallons of storage capacity, cruise control, a four-speaker sound system, electric windscreen, dual-zone heated seat and grips, and ABS are all standard. A strong aluminum frame ties it all together with the 106-inch, 8-valve V-Twin and fat radial tires to come up with a semi-classic-looking American touring rig that goes, stops and comers in as modem a fashion as its looks imply. And the fact that the Vision may look a tad too modern for many buyers can be your gain: For 2012, the MSRP is $3K less than in 2011.
Victory Cross Country
$18,999 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 1731cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: belt Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 65.7 in. Seat height: 26.3 in. Fuel capacity: 5.8 gal. Claimed dry weight: 765 lb.
A new model two years ago and a big hit for Victory, the CC is recognized by its handlebar-mounted batwing fairing and sleek saddlebags—good for 21 gallons of gear—and an optional Lock and Ride trunk is available if you need more. The trunk locks into place in seconds and comes with a backrest and a pair of speakers. There’s an MP3-compatible stereo system in that fairing, and the bike also rolls out with cruise control and ABS. A 97-hp Freedom V-Twin working through a six-speed overdrive gearbox keeps things relaxed, while air-adjustable rear suspension with 4.7 inches of wheel travel cushions the blows.
Victory Hard-Ball
$18,999 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 1731cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: belt Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 65.7 in. Seat height: 26.3 in. Fuel capacity: 5.8 gal. Claimed dry weight: 765 lb.
With its apehanger handlebar, this latest Victory looks a bit like last year’s High-Ball, but the new Hard-Ball is in fact completely different. This one’s built on the excellent cast-aluminum Vision touring platform and rolls on 18-in. front/16-in. rear wire-spoked wheels instead of the High-Ball’s 16-in. whitewalls. The dual seat and 21 gallons of lockable storage in those hard bags mean you’ll be more tempted to go more places. And with its longer wheelbase, greater heft and more fuel capacity than the High-Ball, this new bagger should be up to the long-distance task.
Victory Vegas Jackpot
This upscale version of Victory’s base cruiser is built with enough moto-jewelry to boost its MSRP well up the price scale. It comes in black or two wild-looking two-tones (with color-matched frame), along with airy-looking custom billet wheels, a 250mm-wide, 18-inch tire out back and a skinny, 21-incher up front on a raked-out fork. It’s powered by the company’s 106-inch V-Twin, good for 97 hp and 113 ft.-lb. of torque and driving through a six-speed overdrive gearbox. And there’s three inches of rear wheel travel tucked under that low seat.
$18,499 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 1731cc Carburetion: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: belt Front brake: disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 66.3 in. Seat height: 25.7 in. Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal. Claimed dry weight: 652 lb.
Victory Hammer S/Hammer 8-Ball
The Hammer S is 106 cubic inches of Freedom V-Twin cranking out 97 horses and 113 ft-lb. of torque through a six-speed gearbox, all con tained within a double-downtube steel frame decked out with a spiffy, two-tone paint treat ment and highlighted by a blacked-out, 2-into2 exhaust system. This cruiser has a sturdy inverted fork, dual front disc brakes and a fat, 250-section rear radial tire. Also available: The Hammer 8-Ball is the same basic machine but dressed in basic black and fitted with but one 300mm front disc.
$18,499/$14,499 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 1731cc Carburetion: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: belt Front brake: dual disc/disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 65.7 in. Seat height: 26.5 in. Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal. Claimed dry weight: 672/668 lb.
Victory Cross Roads/Cross Roads Classic Limited Edition
This is sort of Victory’s touring blank canvas. The company’s CORE program lets you choose Black or Crimson paint, 21-gallon hard or 17.4-gallon leather saddlebags, forged or tubular crashbars, windshield—tall, short or none at all—and off you roll. An inverted fork, triple disc brakes and plenty of room for two are part of the deal. Also available: The Cross Roads Classic Limited Edition sweetens the deal with white-stitched seat and bags, chromed wire-spoked wheels, chromed bumpers, numbered badging and black (with special graphics) paint.
$15,999/17,999 Engine type: sobe V-Twin Displacement: 1731cc Carburetion: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: belt Front brake: dual disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 65.7 in. Seat height: 26.3 in. Fuel capacity: 5.8 gal. Claimed dry weight: 745/772 lb.
Victory Zach Ness Vegas
The Vegas is Victory’s base cruiser and is known by the raised spine running along its fenders and split-tail gas tank, and by its 21/18-inch wheel combo. Some Vegases, however, are way less basic than others, and the Zach Ness model is right up there. Arlen Ness’s grandson has done this one up in Suede Metallic Titanium paint and graphics, billet wheels, custom handlebar, custom stitched leather seat, chrome exhaust, billet mirrors, pegs and grips, and a numbered plaque. The 113 ft.-lb. of torque is standard propulsion fare on all Vegas models.
$16,999 Engine type: sobe V-Twin Displacement: 1731cc Carburetion: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: belt Front brake: disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 66.3 in. Seat height: 25.2 in. Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal. Claimed dry weight: 645 lb.
Victory Kingpin
$14,999 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 1731cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: belt Front brake: disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 65.6 in. Seat height: 26.5 in. Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal. Claimed dry weight: 666 lb.
Victory’s full-fendered classic cruiser is stylish in its Pearl White/Vogue Silver two-tone paint and backs up its looks with torque-heavy performance delivered by a 106-inch V-Twin engine hooked to a refined six-speed gearbox. Fulllength floorboards and a pullback handlebar help , the rider enjoy a laid-back cruising experience. g gb> Under a seat that’s a mere 26.5 inches high resides nearly 4 inches of supple, air-adjustable rear-wheel travel, well complemented by the 5.1 inches of travel provided by the beefy inverted fork up front.
Victory Vegas/Vegas 8-Ball
$14,499/$12,499 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 1731cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: belt Front brake: disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 66.3 in. Seat height: 25.2 in. Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal. Claimed dry weight: 645/638 lb.
Victory’s “entry-level” cruiser offers a lot of looks and performance for not a lot of dough. Its 106-cubic-inch V-Twin is rated by Victory at 97 hp and 113 ft.-lb. of torque, and it’s mated with a six-speed overdrive transmission. A way-low seat and a pullback handlebar combine to deliver a comfortable riding position. Options include heated grips and electronic cruise control, as well as red/white or blue/white paint schemes and lots of chrome. Also available: The Vegas 8-Ball is the same machine but with a solo seat and a full blacked-out treatment that drops the MSRP by $2000.
Victory High-Ball
$13,499 Engine type: sohc V-Twin Displacement: 1731cc Carburation: EFI Transmission speeds: 6 Final drive: belt Front brake: disc Rear brake: disc Wheelbase: 64.8 in. Seat height: 25.0 in. Fuel capacity: 4.5 gal. Claimed dry weight: 659 lb.
Raise your hands if you like apehangers, and then keep ’em up there—which is no problem on the High-Ball. This distinctive Victory makes a statement with its high-rise handlebar, low solo seat, Suede Black paint and 16-inch whitewalls on chrome spoked wheels—a strong statement that its 106-inch V-Twin is happy to back up. And if you like the bike but aren’t crazy about armpit-aerating handlebars, you can fold the bars down to get them closer to your body. Plus, Victory has some alternative bars available, along with a plethora of pipes, mirrors, bags... because one size does not fit all.
