2012 Victory Hammer 8-ball Specs, News, and Review

2012 Victory Hammer 8-Ball

Most motorcyclists began customizing their cruisers within weeks, sometimes days depending on the budget. With this in mind, Victory offers the 2012 Victory Hammer 8-Ball, the ideal platform for the motorcyclist who wants to customize a bike to their personal tastes. The 2012 Victory Hammer 8-Ball arrives stock with solid black bodywork, and following blacked-out features: engine, headlight, handlebars, exhaust, wheels, belt guards, frames, side stands and more. And as always, Victory offers many custom accessories to personalize the Victroy Hammer 8-Ball; following are the highlights, color, MSRP and specs for the 2012 Victory Hammer 8-Ball.

Premium Victory Performance

2012 Victory Hammer 8-ball are powered by the Freedom 106/6 stage 2 V-twin, a fuel-injected, counter-balanced, air-cooled engine that produces 113 ft.-lb. of torque. The 6-speed transmission has true overdrive and neutral assist that makes it easy to find neutral when stopped.

Distinctive Hammer 8-Ball Features

2012 Victory Hammer 8-ball has sporty bodywork, including a short front fender and high-cut rear fender that shows off the 250mm rear tire. this bike also has inverted forks and a removable black cowl that covers the passenger seat during solo riding.

Pure Victory Accessories

Pure Victory accessories available for the 8-ball models include: windshields, backrests, saddlebags, Vegas passenger seat, grips, performance exhausts and more.

2012 Victory Hammer 8-Ball

2012 Victory Hammer 8-Ball - USA Specifications/Technical Details
USA MSRP Price: $14,499 USD

Engine

• Engine type: 4-stroke, 50-degree V-Twin


• Cooling system: Air/Oil


• Displacement: 106 ci/ 1731cc


• Bore x Stroke: 101 X 108mm


• Compression ratio: 9.4:1


• Valve train: Single overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters


• Fuel System: Electronic Fuel Injection with dual 45mm throttle body


• Fuel Capacity: 4.5 gal / 17 ltr


• Exhaust: Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover


• Oil capacity: 5.0 qts / 4.75 ltr


• Charging System: 48 amps max output


• Battery: 12 volts / 18 amp hours


• Primary Drive: Gear drive with torque compensator


• Clutch: Wet, multi-plate


• Transmission: 6-speed overdrive constant mesh


• Final Drive: Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt

Chassis Dimensions

• Length: 93.1 in / 2366 mm


• Wheelbase: 65.7 in / 1669 mm


• Seat Height: 26 in / 660 mm


• Ground Clearance: 5.3 in / 135 mm


• Rake/Trail: 32.7-degrees / 5.5 in / 140 mm


• Dry Weight: 672 Lbs / 305 Kg


• GVWR: 1173 lbs / 532 kg

Front suspension:

• Type: Inverted Cartridge telescopic fork


• Fork Tube Diameter: 43 mm


• Travel: 5.1 in / 130 mm

Rear suspension:

• Shock Absorber: Single, mono-tube gas


• Swingarm: Cast Aluminum with rising moto linkage


• Travel: 3 in / 75 mm


• Adjustment: Preload adjustable spring

Brakes:

• Brake System Type: Conventional


• Front braking system: 300mm floating rotor with 4-piston caliper


• Rear braking system: 300mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper

Wheels:

• Front: 18 x 3.5 in


• Rear: 18 x 8.5 in

Tires:

• Front: 130/70R18 Dunlop Elite 3


• Rear: 250/40R18 Dunlop Elite 3

Source : ultimatemotorcycling