Victory Kingpin vs Victory Zach Ness Vegas (2012)

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

Spec comparison

SpecVictory KingpinVictory Zach Ness Vegas
Model year20122012
Price$14,999$16,999
Engine1737 cc1737 cc
Horsepower97 hp97 hp
Torque153 Nm153 Nm
Weight302 kg293 kg
Seat height27 mm25 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 90/90-21 / 180/55-B18

Victory Kingpin vs Victory Zach Ness Vegas — which should you buy?

Picking between the Victory Kingpin and the Victory Zach Ness Vegas 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 Zach Ness Vegas counters with 97 hp at 293 kg. On price, the Victory Kingpin 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: