Victory Cross Country 8-Ball vs Victory Boardwalk (2016)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Victory Cross Country 8-Ballstacks up against the Victory Boardwalk. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Victory Cross Country 8-Ball | Victory Boardwalk |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2016 | 2015 |
| Price | $17,999 | $14,999 |
| Engine | 1737 cc | 1737 cc |
| Weight | 329 kg | 306 kg |
| Seat height | 26 mm | 26 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 5.8 L | 4.7 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers. ABS. | Single disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper. ABS. | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. |
| Tires | 130/70-R18 / 180/60-R16 | 130/90-H16 / 150/80-B16 |
Victory Cross Country 8-Ball vs Victory Boardwalk — which should you buy?
Picking between the Victory Cross Country 8-Ball and the Victory Boardwalk usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Victory Cross Country 8-Ball brings its published horsepower in a 329 kg package, while the Victory Boardwalk counters with its own power figure at 306 kg. On price, the Victory Boardwalk has the lower MSRP.
Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: