Don't let the new paint fool you: the 2011 Victory Motorcycles lineup-- though it hasn't added any bikes-- boasts its share of under-the-skin enhancements. First and foremost, the entire 2011 Victory lineup now features a 106 cubic inch powerplant mated to a totally redesigned six-speed transmission that's quieter and helps reduce driveline lash by 66%.
There are two versions of the engine: cruisers (like the Vegas, Hammer, and Kingpin) get a Stage 2 cam package that produces 97 horsepower and 113 ft-lbs of torque, while tourers (like the Vision Tour, Cross Country, and Cross Roads) receive a slightly milder Stage 1 version with 92 horsepower and 109 ft-lbs of torque. Additionally, ABS is now standard on all Vision Tour models, and all 8-Balls now have 6-speed, not 5-speed transmissions.
The Ness clan is also deeply entrenched in limited edition custom bikes, with Cory tackling the Cross Country, Arlen addressing the Vision Tour, and newcomer Zach taking on the Vegas 8-Ball.
See photos and get the scoop on upgrades in this 2011 Victory Motorcycles Lineup.
Related:
- 2010 Victory Lineup
- Victory, Ducati, Harley-Davidson Top Pied Piper's Dealer Satisfaction Survey
- Photo Gallery: 2010 Victory Vegas Limited Edition, Victory's Quickest Bike
- Photo Gallery: 2010 Victory Cross Roads and Cross Country Motorcycles
- Lehman Unveils Victory Vision-Based CrossBow Trike
- 2008 Victory Vision Review
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I like the 2011 line up (although they do seem to be copying HD with the blackout bikes) but I still have a wait and see attitude about new Victory’s until prices have been posted.
Everyone’s going black cause it’s cheap in these tough economic times,,kinda sucks…I like black,but c’mon….
As I figured, no new bikes. However, from what I’ve read about the old transmission, the new transmission is great news.
@Joe: FYI, Victory’s 8-ball line has been around for about 6 or 7 years now, while Harley’s “Dark Customs” (?) line was only started in the last few years. I’m not pointing fingers, but if I had to label one of them a copycat…
I actually think Victory’s cruiser designs have been pretty unique, fresh, and original. Sure, at first everyone thought the Vision was a spacecraft from planet Zalaxon, but I think it really grew on enthusiasts. I really like the Cross Country as a touring bike, especially now that it comes with the accessory trunk. It’s also the only Victory touring bike with decent saddlebag capacity…the Vision and Kingpin Tour sacrificed a bit too much practicality in the name of style.
That’s true that the 8 ball been around for awhile Mick, never said it wasn’t. I have a friend who has one (8 ball)and it wasn’t black out at first. As a matter of fact my friend black his out with aftermarket stuff and powercoating parts (wheels, front end, etc.) because he liked the look of another friends nighttrain (came out in 2000, 10yrs ago)which was one of the first blackout bikes. They just started doing that to their bikes after HD started doing it, that’s why I called them the “copycats” if you will. P.S. Before someone says I said HD came up with the Blackout bikes I didn’t, smaller makers have been doing it for yrs, I’m referring to larger manufacturers.
Like in 1982 Yamaha had “Midnight” versions of some of their bikes.
True Keith, some makers had versions of bike’s in production but HD with the Nighttrain made a model made specifically for the black out type bike.
I bought a Victory last year and ended up with a real lemon. I know a lot of people who are happy with theirs, but be aware if you have issues that Polaris is not responsive or helpful to their customers.