Victory Hammer 8-Ball vs Victory Hard-Ball (2015)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Victory Hammer 8-Ballstacks up against the Victory Hard-Ball. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Victory Hammer 8-Ball | Victory Hard-Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2015 | 2013 |
| Price | $14,999 | $18,999 |
| Engine | 1737 cc | 1737 cc |
| Torque | 149 Nm | — |
| Weight | 305 kg | 344 kg |
| Seat height | 26 mm | 26 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 5.8 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Single disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. | Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers. ABS |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper. ABS |
| Tires | 130/70-R18 / 250/40-R18 | 130/70-B18 / 180/60-R16 |
Victory Hammer 8-Ball vs Victory Hard-Ball — which should you buy?
Picking between the Victory Hammer 8-Ball and the Victory Hard-Ball usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Victory Hammer 8-Ball brings its published horsepower in a 305 kg package, while the Victory Hard-Ball counters with its own power figure at 344 kg. On price, the Victory Hammer 8-Ball 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: