Victory Hammer 8-Ball vs Victory Vegas Jackpot (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Victory Hammer 8-Ballstacks up against the Victory Vegas Jackpot. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVictory Hammer 8-BallVictory Vegas Jackpot
Model year20152012
Price$14,999$18,499
Engine1737 cc1737 cc
Horsepower97 hp
Torque149 Nm153 Nm
Weight305 kg296 kg
Seat height26 mm26 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesSingle disc. Floating discs. Four-piston calipers. Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers. Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Tires130/70-R18 / 250/40-R18 90/90-21 / 250/40-R18

Victory Hammer 8-Ball vs Victory Vegas Jackpot — which should you buy?

Picking between the Victory Hammer 8-Ball and the Victory Vegas Jackpot 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 Vegas Jackpot counters with 97 hp at 296 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: