2008 Victory Ness Signature
2008 Victory Ness Signature
For Victory styling consultants & master custom builders Arlen & Cory Ness, the creativity well never runs dry. They have once again
created limited-edition Victory models that combine stunning, Ness-exclusive styling with the exceptional performance of a Victory
Vegas Jackpot.
SPECIAL LIMITED-EDITION MODELS
• Available only for the 2008 model year, these bikes feature two new paint & graphics schemes from Arlen & Cory Ness
• Each bike is numbered & carries a stainless steel badge with the bike’s number & Arlen’s or Cory’s signature
THE UNIQUE NESS CUSTOM TREATMENT
• In lieu of Victory tank badges, Victory branding is integrated in the tank graphics & appears in silver leaf on the Cory model,
gold leaf on the Arlen model
• Paint scheme on Arlen’s model is Sunset Red with Arlen Ness graphics; Cory model features Metallic Purple with Cory Ness Graphics
• New Cory Ness logo appears on EFI cover on the Cory model (famous Arlen Ness “A” appears on Arlen model)
• New custom billet wheels: “Landshark” style (Cory) & “Tri Bar” (Arlen model)
• Black engines have chrome covers & diamond-cut cylinders & heads
• New-style Ram Bar pullback handlebars
• Chrome front end & headlight housing
• Chrome swingarm & muffler support bracket
• New, custom-styled 1-piece seats with new stitch pattern
• New Ness Teardrop mirrors with larger mirror area
• New knurled footpegs & handgrips for style & better grip on controls
• New “finned” style case covers
NEW PERFORMANCE FOR 2008
• New Victory brake system provides consistently outstanding braking
• New brake system uses several new components: Hand brake lever, front and rear calipers, rear master cylinder,
rotors & plumbing
• New switch housings provide refined, more integrated styling
EXTREME VEGAS JACKPOT STYLE
• Long & low Vegas Jackpot features several Victory Vegas styling cues
• Bodywork features a raised spine down the center of the bike – on the fenders & the sculpted, split-tail fuel tank
• Full rear fender draws eyes to the meaty, super-fat 250mm-wide rear tire
• Frame is color-matched with the bodywork
NEXT GENERATION VICTORY FREEDOM® 100/6 V-TWIN
• 100ci/1634cc engine produces 85 horsepower & 106 ft-lbs. torque
• New airbox enhances air intake to help produce more power
• New Engine Control Module (ECM) with Closed Loop Fuel Injection to reduce emissions, improve drivability & power
• New throttle body, fuel injectors, oxygen sensors & idle air control
• New cooling system has newly styled oil cooler & new internal & external oil routing
• New engine components that reduce NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) include: New cam shafts, pistons, rods, crankshaft,
balance shaft, crankcases & engine covers
• New transmission has new 1st & 6th gears
• New 6th gear has slightly higher ratio & runs more quietly
• New 1st gear has lower ratio & delivers improved low-speed drivability & acceleration
• New primary drive with new torque compensator reduces operating noise & improves smoothness
| ENGINE |
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Jackpot & Ness Signature Series |
| Engine type |
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4-stroke 50o V-Twin |
| Cooling system |
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Air / oil |
| Displacement |
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100 ci / 1634 cc |
| Bore x Stroke |
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101 x 102 mm |
| Compression ratio |
8.7:1 |
| Valve train |
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Single overhead camshafts with |
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4 valves per cylinder, |
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self-adjusting cam chains, |
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hydraulic lifters |
| Fuel System |
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Electronic Fuel Injection |
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with 45mm throttle bodies |
| Fuel Capacity |
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4.5 gal / 17.0 ltr |
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| Exhaust |
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Staggered slash-cut dual exhaust |
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with crossover |
| Oil capacity |
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5.0 qts / 4.75 ltr |
| Charging System |
38 amps max output |
| Battery |
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12 volts / 18 amp hours |
| Primary Drive |
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Gear drive with |
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torque compensator |
| Clutch |
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Wet, multi-plate |
| Transmission |
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6-speed overdrive constant mesh |
| Final Drive |
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Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt |
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| Length |
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95.9 in / 2435 mm |
| Wheelbase |
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66.3 in / 1684 mm |
| Seat Height |
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25.7 in / 653 mm |
| Ground Clearance |
5.3 in / 135 mm |
| Rake/trail |
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32.9o / 4.9 in / 125 mm |
| Dry Weight |
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679 Lbs / 308 Kg |
| GVWR |
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1171 lbs. / 531 kg |
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| SUSPENSION |
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| Front suspension: |
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Type |
Conventional telescopic fork |
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Fork tube diameter |
43 mm |
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Travel |
5.1 in / 130 mm |
| Rear suspension: |
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Shock absorber |
Single, mono-tube gas |
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Swingarm |
Cast Aluminum |
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with rising rate linkage |
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Travel |
3.0 in / 75 mm |
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Adjustments |
Preload adjustable spring |
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| BRAKES |
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| Front braking system: |
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Type |
300mm floating rotor |
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with 4-piston caliper |
| Rear braking system: |
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Type |
300mm floating rotor |
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with 2-piston caliper |
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| WHEELS & TIRES |
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| Wheels: |
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Front |
21 x 2.15 in |
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Rear |
18 x 8.5 in |
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Front |
90/90 21 Dunlop Elite 3 |
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Rear |
250/40R18 Dunlop Elite 3 |
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| COLOR OPTIONS |
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Solid Black |
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Solid Midnight Cherry |
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Solid Boardwalk Blue |
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2 Tone Black and Silver with Graphics |
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2 Tone Black and Red with Graphics |
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