2008 Victory Vegas
The bike that established Victory’s progressive course of American cruiser styling rolls into 2008 with a smooth and powerful
new engine and new, improved braking. The 2008 Vegas also features integrated new styling with new handlebar controls,
levers and handgrips.
NEW 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 handgrips & end caps are styled to complement the new switch housings
• New grips can accept heated grip accessory; heated grips also available on Victory Custom Order Program models
• New switch housings provide refined, more integrated styling
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
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
Available on Premium Stocking Models, Victory Custom Order Program models & from Pure Victory are:
• New billet wheels with custom design & 5-spoke pattern
• New hydraulic clutch that provides smooth, easy operation; requires less effort to control clutch
• Heated handgrips
• Pure Victory now offers over 254 Victory Vegas model-family accessories
VICTORY VEGAS COLORS & GRAPHICS FOR 2008
• Solid Midnight Cherry
• Solid Super Steel Gray
• Two-Tone Midnight Blue/Cruiser Black
• Sunset Red with Flame Graphics
• Solid Black
KEY RETURNING FEATURES
• Signature Vegas fuel tank has raised spine, scalloped sides & split tail that integrates with the seat
• Custom-inspired headlight design
• Premium suspension delivers a smooth ride & easy, predictable handling
| ENGINE |
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Vegas |
| 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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96.0 in / 2439 mm |
| Wheelbase |
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66.3 in / 1684 mm |
| Seat Height |
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26.5 in / 673 mm |
| Ground Clearance |
5.8 in / 148 mm |
| Rake/trail |
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32.9o / 4.9 in / 126 mm |
| Dry Weight |
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658 Lbs / 298 Kg |
| GVWR |
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1151 lbs. / 522 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 |
3.9 in / 100 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 5.0 in |
| Tires: |
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Front |
90/90 21 Dunlop Elite 3 |
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Rear |
180 55-B18 Dunlop D417 |
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| COLOR OPTIONS |
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Solid Black |
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Solid Midnight Cherry |
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Solid Supersteel Gray |
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2 Tone Midnight Blue/Black |
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Sunset Red with Flames |
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