Victory Hammer S vs Victory Vision 8 Ball (2018)
Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Victory Hammer Sstacks up against the Victory Vision 8 Ball. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.
Spec comparison
| Spec | Victory Hammer S | Victory Vision 8 Ball |
|---|---|---|
| Model year | 2018 | 2011 |
| Price | $15,599 | $17,999 |
| Engine | 1731 cc | 1731 cc |
| Horsepower | 97 hp | — |
| Torque | 153 Nm | — |
| Weight | — | 364 kg |
| Seat height | 27 mm | 25 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 L | 6.0 L |
| Fuel type | petrol | petrol |
| Transmission | 6-speed | 6-speed |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers | Double disc. Dual 300mm floating rotors with 4-piston calipers. Linked. |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper | Single disc. 300mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper |
| Tires | 130/70-R18 / 250/40-R18 | 130/70-18 / 180/60-16 |
Victory Hammer S vs Victory Vision 8 Ball — which should you buy?
Picking between the Victory Hammer S and the Victory Vision 8 Ball usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Victory Hammer S brings 97 hp, while the Victory Vision 8 Ball counters with its own power figure at 364 kg. On price, the Victory Hammer S 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: