Victory Kingpin: Detailed Specs, Background, Performance, and More

• Table of Contents
• 1. A Brief History of Victory Kingpin
• 2. Victory Kingpin At First Glance
• 3. Victory Kingpin: A Buyer's Guide
• 3.1. Who Built the Victory Kingpin Motorcycle?
• 3.2. What Engine Size does a Victory Kingpin Have?
• 3.3. How Heavy Is a Victory Kingpin?
• 4. Victory Kingpin Technical Specifications
• 4.1. Engine & Transmission Specs
• 4.2. Body Dimensions & Capacities
• 4.3. Frame & Suspension Specs
• 4.4. Wheels & Brakes Specs
• 4.5. Ignition & Electrical Specs
• 4.6. Additional Information
• 5. Touring Accessories & Aftermarket Parts for Victory Kingpin

Motorcycle touring provides a certain sense of satisfaction. The feeling of freedom, the fun adventures, and navigating the curves and twisties in the road. From inside a car, you could never come this close to this kind of experience.

Touring enthusiasm is becoming more popular with each passing day. More and more riders love to explore scenic highways and less popular roads by riding on their favorite motorcycles with their loved ones. They love to customize their motorcycles to make them suitable for longer trips and be able to carry more luggage so they can spend more time on their trips and make unforgettable memories.

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In this post, we're discussing a motorcycle perfectly designed for attracting all types of riders. The Victory Kingpin is a stylish and easy-to-ride motorcycle with attractive features, a powerful engine, classic looks, and custom touring options. Read on to learn about the history, specifications, performance, and more about the Victory Kingpin.

1. A Brief History of Victory Kingpin

The Victory is an American cruiser motorcycle brand launched by Polaris Industries. The industry is also known for manufacturing ATVs and snowmobiles. Polaris Industries introduced Victory to the cruiser market in the late 1990s when other brands like Harley-Davidson dominated the market with its larger motorcycles.

Victory aimed to build motorcycles with unique styling, better performance, and competitive prices. The company entered the market with its first motorcycle, the V92C in 1997. This motorcycle came with a 1500 cc engine, the largest engine available throughout the country at that time. This engine features single overhead cams, five-speed transmissions, fuel injection, and hydraulic lifters.

It was a great success for the company because the V92C impressed the customers with its vintage styling and unique features. In fact, the V92C was a revolutionary model in cruiser styling. Afterward, the company continued to compete in the market with its new models year after year.

In 2002, Victory launched the new freedom engine with better performance, a smaller oil cooler, and rounded cylinders.

In 2003, the company added a motorcycle in its line with sleek styling known as the Vegas. This motorcycle was designed in collaboration with famous custom bike builders, Arlen and Cory Ness.

After the great success of Victory Vegas, the Kingpin was added to the Victory line in 2004. The Kingpin was a bold-looking cruiser fired up with a 91.96 cu in, air-cooled, V-twin engine accompanied by a five-speed gear transmission and belt final drive.

The following year, the motorcycle received an upgraded electronic fuel injection system with 44 mm throttle bodies.

In 2006, the company increased the engine size up to 100 cu in and added an additional gear to the transmission. To attract more customers, the Kingpin was marketed with the following color schemes:

2006 Victory Color Options
Supersonic Blue
Indy Red
Black
Silver over Black with Cosmic Flames
Sedona over Stone Beige
Super Graphite over Turbo Silver
Pearl White over Stone Beige with Cosmic Flames

 

In 2007, this bike model only changed the color scheme. But the major advancement happened with the introduction of the Kingpin tourer model in the same year. This model was designed for riders who prefer longer trips and came with factory-made or custom side cases, top cases, and a windscreen.

2007 Victory Color Options
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Turbo Silver with Firemist Clearwidth
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In 2008, Victory introduced the Kingpin 8-Ball. The motorcycle was different from others in its category for having a blacked-out engine, bars, wheels, and body paint. The production cycle of the legendary Kingpin continued until 2012 with minor changes made.

2. Victory Kingpin At First Glance

Classic Styling of 2012 Victory Kingpin

While looking at the Victory Kingpin, it is evident the company combined the classic American styling with muscular specs. This motorcycle is all about strength, power, and elegance, providing a great platform for riders interested in accessorizing. The Kingpin's classic styling hasn't faded in nine years of production, making it an icon of Victory's custom cruiser lineup.

Victory Kingpin Engine

The Victory Kingpin ranks at the top of classic cruiser motorcycles due to being powered by a 106 ci/1731 cc, 50°, Freedom V-Twin engine with a six-speed transmission. This powerful engine fitted in the Victory Kingpin combines optimal performance with classic styling, providing the power you need while driving a cruiser.

Victory Kingpin Overdrive Transmission

Kingpin features a six-speed overdrive transmission that combines power with a massive V-twin engine to provide smooth shifting between gears while driving on city streets or on long highways.

Victory Kingpin Suspension

Victory outfitted the Kingpin with a strong and plush suspension system. It sports a 5.1 in/130 mm travel, 43 mm diameter, inverted cartridge telescopic fork up front. While the rear suspension uses a preload-adjustable spring, single mono-tube gas, increasing rate linkage, and 3.9 in/100 mm of travel.

Victory Kingpin Beefy Fork

The Kingpin's classic look, strength, and smooth performance attract every rider. Even when driving on twisting roads, its beefy inverted front forks provide smooth handling and rigid control at every turn.

Victory Kingpin Fenders

The Kingpin features full-length fenders that add a more complimentary look and enhance styling by applying modern touch to a classic cruiser's design.

Victory Kingpin Floorboards

The Kingpin's full floorboards ensure the rider's feet are securely planted on the bike and enable better heel-to-toe shifting.

Victory Kingpin Brakes

The Kingpin has amazing stopping power thanks to its effective braking system. It has a double-disc up front with four-piston calipers and a single disc in the back sports a two-piston caliper.

3. Victory Kingpin: A Buyer's Guide

3.1. Who Built the Victory Kingpin Motorcycle?

The Victory is an American cruiser motorcycle brand launched by Polaris Industries. Polaris introduced the Victory motorcycle into the cruiser market in the late 1990s.

3.2. What Engine Size does a Victory Kingpin Have?

The Victory Kingpin is powered by a 106 ci/1731 cc, 50°, Freedom V-Twin engine with a six-speed transmission capable of producing 113 ft/lbs of torque and unstoppable performance.

3.3. How Heavy Is a Victory Kingpin?

The Victory Kingpin is designed with a combination of classic American styling and muscular specs. This motorcycle is all about strength, power, and elegance. It is estimated this motorcycle can weigh around 302.1 kg or 666 lbs dry.

4. Victory Kingpin Technical Specifications

4.1. Engine & Transmission Specs

Engine Details	V-Twin 50°, Hydraulic Filters, Self-Adjusting Cam Chains
Engine type	Four-stroke, V2
Cubic size	106 cu in / 1737.1 ccm
Compression Ratio	9.4:1
Torque	153.2 Nm (113 ft/lbs or 15.6 kgf/m)
Power	97 hp
Fuel System	Injection dual 45mm Throttle Body
Valves Per Cylinder	Four
Bore & Stroke	4.0 x 4.3 in. / 101 x 108 mm
Gearbox	Six-Speed
Cooling system	Air & Oil
Fuel Control	SOHC - Single Overhead Cams
Clutch	Multi-plate, Wet
Transmission type	Belt
Exhaust system	Slash-Cut Dual Exhaust with Crossover, Staggered
Driveline	Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt

4.2. Body Dimensions & Capacities

Oil Capacity	4.70 liters (4.97 US quarts)
Fuel Capacity	17.03 liters (4.50 US gallons)
Ground Clearance	5.8 in / 147 mm
Wheelbase	65.6 in / 1666 mm
Length (Overall)	99.9 in / 2537 mm
Seat Height	26.5 in / 673 mm
Dry Weight	302.1 kg / 666 lbs
Power/Weight ratio	0.3211 hp/kg

4.3. Frame & Suspension Specs

Front Suspension	5.1 in / 130 mm travel, 43 mm diameter, inverted cartridge telescopic fork
Rear Suspension	3.9 in / 100 mm travel, increasing rate linkage, single mono-tube gas, cast aluminum, preload adjustable spring
Rake	32.8°
Trail	5.4 in / 137 mm

4.4. Wheels & Brakes Specs

Front Brakes	Double disc. Floating rotor with four-piston calipers
Diameter	11.8 in / 300 mm
Rear Brakes	Single disc. Floating rotor with two-piston caliper
Diameter	11.8 in / 300 mm
Front Tire	130/70-B18
Rear Tire	180/55-B18

4.5. Ignition & Electrical Specs

Electrical Parts	18 amp hour battery / 12 volts
Ignition	Electric

4.6. Additional Information

Classification	Custom/cruiser
Year & Model	2012 Victory Kingpin

5. Touring Accessories & Aftermarket Parts for Victory Kingpin

Victory designed the Kingpin with a comfortable seating position, smooth handling, and optimal performance. The Kingpin is a perfect companion for handling long hauls or riding on city streets. A well-rounded candidate that allows you to customize it with touring accessories such as a trunk, saddlebags, windshield, and more.

So if you have a legendary Kingpin in your garage and enjoy comfortable rides, you might want to mount some aftermarket parts to make this motorcycle suited to your riding style. At Viking Bags, you can get a wide range of premium parts, including handlebars, crash bars, luggage racks, rider passenger backrests, and fairings.

The Victory Kingpin is the ultimate motorcycle for touring and adventures. You can hook your motorcycle up with necessary touring luggage to carry your belongings and maximize the level of comfort for your back with good quality sissy bars.

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Always choose the best parts to increase your comfort and riding experience by replacing your seat with a more comfortable one for better riding pleasure and attaching a pair of high-quality saddlebags for convenient storage space.