2005
Victory Ness Signature Series Kingpin - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 202915 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Victory |
| Model | Ness Signature Series Kingpin |
| Price | US$ 20249. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2005 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston caliper |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Conventional telescopic fork/43mm diameter |
| Fronttyre | 130/70-18 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Rake | 32.1° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 300 mm (11.8 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Single, mono-tube gas/forged and cast aluminum w/ rising-rate linkage adjustable spring |
| Reartyre | 180/55-B18 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 97.0 x 102.0 mm (3.8 x 4.0 inches) |
|---|---|
| Clutch | Wet/multi-plate |
| Compression | 9.2:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Oil & air |
| Displacement | 92.00 ccm (5.61 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with common volume |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Electronic fuel injection/44mm throttle bodies |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Belt |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black/blue |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 290.0 kg (639.3 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 17.03 litres (4.50 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 147 mm (5.8 inches) |
| Overallheight | 673 mm (26.5 inches) |
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.