2015
Victory Hammer 8-Ball - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 792400 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Victory |
| Model | Hammer 8-Ball |
| Price | US$ 14999. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2015 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43 mm diameter, 5.1 in / 130 mm travel |
| Fronttyre | 130/70-R18 |
| Rake | 33.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single, mono-tube gas, cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, 3.0 in / 76 mm travel, preload adjustable spring |
| Reartyre | 250/40-R18 |
| Trail | 140 mm (5.5 inches) |
| Wheels | 130/70R18 Dunlop Elite 3 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 101.0 x 108.0 mm (4.0 x 4.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet, Multi-plate |
| Compression | 9.4:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Oil & air |
| Displacement | 1737.14 ccm (106.00 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt. Primary drive: Gear drive with torque compensator. |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | 50° V-Twin. Self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters. |
| Exhaustsystem | Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle body |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Torque | 149.16 Nm (15.2 kgf-m or 110.0 ft.lbs) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Solid Black |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 12 volts / 18 amp hours battery. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 305.0 kg (672.4 pounds) |
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| Fuelcapacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 135 mm (5.3 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 4.70 litres (0.31 quarts) |
| Overalllength | 2,383 mm (93.8 inches) |
| Seatheight | 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Victory
Country of Origin:
United States
Founder:
Polaris Industries
Best Known For:
Modern American V-twins with strong chassis (Vegas, Cross Country)
Company History
Launched by Polaris in 1998, Victory built contemporary American cruisers and tourers with an emphasis on handling, braking, and reliability. Clean-sheet engines, stout frames, and dealer-backed service earned respect from riders who wanted domestic motorcycles without vintage quirks. Models like the Cross Country delivered real-world touring competence—storage, weather protection, and ABS—while still sounding and feeling like big twins. Despite a loyal base, Polaris ultimately concentrated resources on the Indian revival, sunsetting Victory. The legacy endures: used examples remain sought for durability and the sense that an American cruiser can carve corners and run cross-country with minimal drama.