2008
Victory Kingpin 8-Ball - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 691623 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Victory |
| Model | Kingpin 8-Ball |
| Price | US$ 13999. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2008 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. 4-piston |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Inverted cartridge telescopic fork, 43mm diameter, 5.1in/130mm travel |
| Fronttyre | 130/70-B18 |
| Rake | 32.8° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. 2-piston |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single, mono-tube gas,cast aluminum with rising rate linkage , 3.9in/100mm travel, preload adjustable spring |
| Reartyre | 180/55-B18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 101.0 x 102.0 mm (4.0 x 4.0 inches) |
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| Clutch | Wet, Multi-plate |
| Coolingsystem | Oil & air |
| Displacement | 1638.81 ccm (100.00 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover |
| Fuelsystem | Injection |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Solid Black with 8 Ball decal |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 303.9 kg (670.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 147 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.