Victory Kingpin vs Victory Hammer S 106 (2012)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Victory Kingpinstacks up against the Victory Hammer S 106. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecVictory KingpinVictory Hammer S 106
Model year20122012
Price$14,999
Engine1737 cc1737 cc
Horsepower97 hp97 hp
Torque153 Nm153 Nm
Weight302 kg305 kg
Seat height27 mm27 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L4.5 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipersDouble disc. Floating rotor with 4-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliperSingle disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Tires130/70-B18 / 180/55-B18 130/70-R18 / 250/40-R18

Victory Kingpin vs Victory Hammer S 106 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Victory Kingpin and the Victory Hammer S 106 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Victory Kingpin brings 97 hp in a 302 kg package, while the Victory Hammer S 106 counters with 97 hp at 305 kg.

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: