2011
Victory Kingpin 8 Ball - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 683601 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Victory |
| Model | Kingpin 8 Ball |
| Price | US$ 12999. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2011 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston caliper |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43mm diameter |
| Fronttyre | 130/70-B18 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 32.8° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single, mono-tube gas,cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, preload adjustable spring |
| Reartyre | 180/55-B18 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Trail | 138 mm (5.4 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 101.0 x 108.0 mm (4.0 x 4.3 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Oil & air |
| Displacement | 1731.00 ccm (105.63 cubic inches) |
| Driveline | Primary Drive: Gear drive with torque compensator. Final Drive Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt. 6-speed overdrive constant mesh |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Enginetype | Single overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder, 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 |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Solid Black |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Charging System: 38 amps max output. Battery: 12 volts / 18 amp hours |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 300.0 kg (661.4 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 148 mm (5.8 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,537 mm (99.9 inches) |
| Seatheight | 673 mm (26.5 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.