- Table of Contents
- 1. A Brief History of Victory Vegas 8-Ball
- 2. Victory Vegas 8-Ball Motorcycle At First Glance
- 3. Victory Vegas 8-Ball: A Buyer’s Guide
- 3.1 What is the Top Speed of the Victory Vegas 8-Ball?
- 3.2 What is the Weight of a Victory Vegas 8-Ball?
- 3.3 What is the Cost of a Victory Vegas 8-Ball?
- 4. 2015 Victory Vegas 8-Ball Technical Specifications
- 4.1 Model, Year & Category
- 4.2 Chassis & Suspension
- 4.3 Capacities, Weight & Body Measurements
- 4.4 Engine, Transmission & Exhaust
- 4.5 Color & Electrical
- 5. Aftermarket Accessories & Customizations for Victory Vegas 8-Ball Motorcycle
Victory motorcycles are regarded as the best American-made motorcycles in the motorcycle market. Some claim that the Victory models are more trustworthy than Harleys. Victory motorcycle owners claim that their bikes can easily travel more than 75,000 km without significant issues. But for these motorcycles, that is still regarded as the minimum distance.
Victory has always been into providing competitive bikes with more features, attractive designs, and powerful engines. Even though the brand has been discontinued since 2017, it still lives in the hearts of many motorcyclists and maintains its powerful image as you see many Victory motorcycles running on the road.
In this post, we’ll be discussing a Victory motorcycle that has been widely known for its class and style, the Vegas 8-Ball. This motorcycle has blacked-out styling, a powerful Freedom V-twin engine, and custom cruiser looks. Read on to find out everything you want to know about this motorcycle, including history, performance, specifications, and more.
1. A Brief History of Victory Vegas 8-Ball
Polaris Industries has its headquarters in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in the United States, being the parent company of Victory Motorcycles. In addition to motorcycles, Polaris also makes snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, slingshot three-wheeled on-road cars, clothing, components, and vehicle accessories.
In 1998, Polaris introduced the Victory brand to compete with Harley-Davidson. The Victory lineup included touring bikes, baggers, and cruisers. In 2011, Polaris also acquired Indian Motorcycle, bringing a legendary brand back to life that enjoyed great success before Harley-Davidson took over the motorcycle market.
Victory is the most well-known brand for delivering excellent bikes in history. Among those motorcycles, the Vegas 8-Ball is a prominent name. This motorcycle is part of the 8-Ball cruiser lineup built by Victory and launched in 2006. The 8-Balls were the lighter and blacked-out Victory models listed in the table below.
| Victory 8-Ball Versions |
|---|
| Vegas |
| Kingpin |
| Hammer |
| Vision |
| Cross Country |
These versions came with lower seat heights and lower price tags. The Vegas 8 Ball came with a 92 cubic inch engine but after some time the company increased the size to 100 cubic inches. Afterward, the motorcycle was fitted with a six-speed transmission in 2011. Victory coated the Vegas in a black color scheme and the simple Vegas was covered in chrome plating.
Victory produced the Vegas 8-Ball from 2005 to 2015 with minor engine, transmission, and dimension upgrades. The complete journey of the Victory Vegas 8-Ball is charted below with all the changes and specifications.
| 2006 Victory Vegas 8-Ball | |
|---|---|
| Engine Size | 1634 cm^3 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, 50° V-twin |
| Clutch | Manual, wet-multi disc |
| Frame | Steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 43mm |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, preload adjustability |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 gal |
| Weight | 296 kg / 652 lbs |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 in / 147 mm |
| Wheelbase | 66.3 in / 1684mm |
| Seat Height | 26.5 in / 673mm |
| Length, Overall | 96 in / 2438 mm |
| 2008 Victory Vegas 8-Ball | |
|---|---|
| Engine Size | 1634 cm3 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, 50° V-twin |
| Clutch | Manual, wet-multi disc |
| Gearbox | Five-speed |
| Frame | Steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 43mm |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, preload adjustability |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 gal |
| Weight | 288 kg / 635 lbs |
| Ground Clearance | 5.8 in / 147 mm |
| Wheelbase | 66.3 in / 1684mm |
| Seat Height | 26.5 in / 673mm |
| Length, Overall | 96 in / 2438 mm |
| 2009 Victory Vegas 8-Ball | |
|---|---|
| Engine Size | 1634 cm^3 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, 50° V-twin |
| Clutch | Manual, wet-multi disc |
| Gearbox | Five-speed |
| Frame | Steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 43mm |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, preload adjustability |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 gal |
| Weight | 289 kg / 638 lbs |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in / 135 mm |
| Wheelbase | 66.3 in / 1684mm |
| Seat Height | 25.2 in / 640mm |
| Length, Overall | 96 in / 2438 mm |
| 2011 Victory Vegas 8-Bal l | |
|---|---|
| Engine Size | 1731 cm^3 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, 50° V-twin |
| Clutch | Manual, wet-multi disc |
| Gearbox | Six-speed |
| Frame | Steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 43mm |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, preload adjustability |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 gal |
| Weight | 289 kg / 637 lbs |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in / 135 mm |
| Wheelbase | 66.3 in / 1684mm |
| Seat Height | 25.2 in / 640mm |
| Length, Overall | 96 in / 2438 mm |
| 2012 Victory Vegas 8-Ball | |
|---|---|
| Engine Size | 1731 cm^3 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, air-cooled, 50° V-twin |
| Clutch | Manual, wet-multi disc |
| Gearbox | Six-speed |
| Frame | Steel |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork, 43mm |
| Rear Suspension | Air adjustable monoshock |
| Fuel Capacity | 17 L / 4.5 gal |
| Weight | 363 kg / 800 lbs |
| Ground Clearance | 4.8 in / 122 mm |
| Wheelbase | 65.7 in / 1669mm |
| Seat Height | 24.5 in / 622mm |
| Length, Overall | 103.5 in / 2629 mm |
2. Victory Vegas 8-Ball Motorcycle At First Glance
Victory Vegas 8-Ball One-Piece Seat
The Vegas 8-Ball is an attractive and comfortable cruiser thanks to its solo seat and low height. The seat is designed to blend in seamlessly with the split-tail fuel tank and provide a sense of control to the rider. You can enjoy the solo rides and ride two-up by adding an aftermarket passenger seat.
Victory Vegas 8-Ball Ergonomics
The Vegas 8-Ball features a low seat height of 25.2 inches from the ground, providing you with good control due to being close to the ground. The rider enjoys a stable ride with total control thanks to its retractable handlebars. The self-assured ergonomics allow you to plant your feet firmly on the ground and easily reach all the controls.
Victory Vegas 8-Ball Wheel in Black Stingray Styling
Victory designed the 8-Ball with a tall 21-inch Stingray wheel that enhances the custom look of this bike. The Vegas 8-Ball rides down the street with its high-contrast wheels that complement its blacked-out styling and personalized look while providing easy handling and a comfortable ride.
Victory Vegas 8-Ball’s Everything Dipped in Black
While looking at the Victory Vegas 8-Ball, you’ll see all of the designs covered in black. From its exhaust to the headlight, it features blacked-out styling throughout the frame. This styling gives the 8-Ball a sophisticated look.
Victory Vegas 8-Ball Brakes
The Vegas 8-Ball achieves excellent stopping power thanks to its single 300mm floating discs and four-piston caliper fitted at the front and 300 mm floating discs and two-piston caliper fitted at the back.
Victory Vegas 8-Ball Freedom Power Plant
The Vegas 8-Ball is fired up by a 1731 cc, 50° V-twin, four-stroke engine linked with a six-speed overdrive transmission and capable of producing 110 ft/lbs of torque. With its impressive engine power, you can cruise at remarkable speeds or maneuver through the crowded city streets. The Victory 8-Ball offers immediate throttle response and exceptional power when necessary.
Victory Vegas 8-Ball Gearbox
The Vegas 8-Ball’s engine has powerful performance and smooth gear shifting determined by its six-speed overdrive transmission. Each gear shift is smooth thanks to its helical-cut gears. The overdrive gear is designed to lower RPMs and put your mind at ease while traveling.
3. Victory Vegas 8-Ball: A Buyer’s Guide
3.1 What is the Top Speed of the Victory Vegas 8-Ball?
It is estimated that a Victory Vegas 8-Ball can reach a top speed of 120 mph.
3.2 What is the Weight of a Victory Vegas 8-Ball?
The Victory Vegas 8-Ball weighs around 290 kg or 639.3 lbs dry.
3.3 What is the Cost of a Victory Vegas 8-Ball?
The 2017 Victory Vegas 8-Ball came with a base price of $12,999. Since the company has discontinued the bike, you have to buy it from the second-hand market at an even lower price.
4. 2015 Victory Vegas 8-Ball Technical Specifications
4.1 Model, Year & Category
| Class | Custom Cruiser |
| Year | 2015 |
| Model | Victory Vegas 8-Ball |
4.2 Chassis & Suspension
| Suspension, Front | 43 mm diameter, traditional telescopic fork |
| Wheel Travel | 5.1 in / 130 mm |
| Suspension, Rear | Air adjustable, cast aluminum with constant-rate linkage, single, mono-tube |
| Wheel Travel | 3.65 in / 92.7 mm |
| Trail | 4.9 in / 124 mm |
| Rake | 32.9° |
4.3 Capacities, Weight & Body Measurements
| Oil capacity | 4.97 US qt / 4.70 L |
| Fuel Capacity | 4.50 US gal / 17.03 L |
| Wheelbase | 66.3 in / 1684 mm |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in / 135 mm |
| Length (Overall) | 96 in / 2438 mm |
| Seat Height | 25.2 in / 640 mm, lowest setting if adjustable |
| Dry Weight | 290 kg / 639.3 lbs |
4.4 Engine, Transmission & Exhaust
| Engine Details | Self-adjusting cam chains, 50° V-twin, hydraulic lifters |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke, V2 |
| Engine Size | 106 cu in / 1737.1 ccm |
| Valves Per Cylinder | Four |
| Bore & Stroke | 4.0 x 4.3 in / 101 x 108 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 |
| Cooling System | Air / Oil |
| Fuel Control | SOHC (Single Overhead Cams) |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection System (w/dual 45mm throttle body) |
| Clutch | Multi-plate, wet |
| Transmission type | Belt |
| Gearbox | Six-speed |
| Exhaust system | Black, split dual exhaust with a crossover |
| Driveline | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt |
4.5 Color & Electrical
| Battery | 18 amp hours battery / 12 volts |
| Ignition | Electric |
| Color | Solid Black |
5. Aftermarket Accessories & Customizations for Victory Vegas 8-Ball Motorcycle
Victory designed the Vegas 8-Ball with a low-slung design and designed it to be able to fit a Freedom 106 engine. It provides you with a comfortable ride with its easy-to-reach handlebars and a low seat height that gives you the style and power that everyone wants in a cruiser.
The Vegas 8-Ball has smooth lines flowing toward its fuel tank and its blacked-out styling gives it a true rider feel. Even though the motorcycle was discontinued in 2017, it still has maintained its reputation as a powerful Victory motorcycle.
The sensations you feel while riding a motorcycle are the main factor during selection. Feeling the engine’s power, staying low and close to the road, extreme level of comfort, and easy handling is what the Victory 8-Ball Vegas offers. If you own an 8-Ball and want to add aftermarket parts to suit your style, always choose the best brand like Viking Bags.
You can get a wide number of accessories and parts, including fairings, rider passenger backrests, crash bars, handlebars, luggage racks, and more.
The Vegas 8-Ball is designed to perform on both long highways and city streets as well. This motorcycle is always ready to take you on either long tours or short trips but the only thing that needs to get done is to suit it up with premium quality luggage bags and attach a sissy bar for more comfort and pleasure.
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While traveling through the city streets, you can benefit from mounting saddlebags made of high-quality materials to carry your daily things, including your mobile, folder, and more. The Vegas 8-Ball blacked-out styling and custom design can turn heads but such customizations can further enhance the sporty attitude.
Also Read: Best Cruiser Motorcycle Luggage Options To Make Your Bike a Bagger
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