'08 Victory Kingpin 8-Ball
MSRP: $13,999; $14,249 CA; $14,647 as tested
Standard Colors: Black w/ 8-Ball decal
Warranty: 12 months, unlimited mileageRecommended Service Interval: 500 mi. initial; 2500 mi. minor; 5000 mi. major; 2500-mi. intervals thereafter
Engine & Drivetrain
Type: Air/oil-cooled, 50-deg. V-twin
Displacement, Bore X Stroke:1634cc, 101 x 102mm
Valve Train: SOHC; 2 intake, 2 exhaust valves/cyl., hydraulic lifters
Compression: 8.7:1
Fuel System: EFI, 45mm throttle bodies
Lubrication: Semidry sump
Recommended Fuel: 91 octane
Transmission: Wet multiplate clutch, 5 speeds
Final Drive: Carbon-fiber reinforced belt
Chassis
Overall Length: 99.9 in.
Wheelbase: 65.6 in.
Handlebar: 36 in. wide
Seat Height: 26.5 in.
Wet Weight: 693 lb.
GVWR: 1234 lb.
Rake/Trail: 32.8 deg./5.4 in.
Wheels: Cast alloy, 18 in. front, 18 in. rear
Tires: 130/70 B18 Dunlop 491 Elite II tubeless, front; 180/55 B18 Dunlop D417tubeless, rear
Front Brake: 300mm floating disc;4-piston caliper
Rear Brake: 300mm floating disc;2-piston caliper
Front Suspension: 43mm inverted telescopic fork, 5.1 in. travel
Rear Suspension: Single damper, preload-adjustable, 3.9 in. travelFuel Capacity: 4.5 gal.
Electrical
Battery: 12V, 18 amp hours
Lighting: 55/90W standard halogen (H11-H8 bulbs), LED taillight, position lights
Instruments: Analog speedometer, with LCD window for odometer, tripmeter; indicator lights for oil temp, low fuel, high beam, check engine, neutral, turns
Performance
Top Gear Roll-On, 60-80 MPH: 4.10 secs
Fuel Mileage: 29-41 mpg; 36 mpg avg.Average Range: 164 miles
Quarter-Mile Acceleration: 13.23sec. @ 101.47 mph