Built around Victory's custom - cruiser motorcycle platform, the 2011 Victory Arlen Ness Vision relies on a 1731 cc (105.6 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 97 HP (70.8 kW), transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and belt final drive. With a specific output of 56 HP per liter, the engine character is prioritizing low-RPM tractability, mechanical longevity and relaxed throttle response over peak redline numbers.
On the scales, the Arlen Ness Vision measures 395 kg (871 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.25 HP/kg (4.07 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 673 mm (26.5 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,670 mm (65.7 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17.03-liter (4.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Victory archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2011 to 2013, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
56 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.25 HP/kg (4.07 kg/HP)
Standover Height
673 mm (26.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1731.0 ccm (105.63 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsSingle overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder, self-adjusting cam chains, hydraulic lifters
Power97.0 HP (70.8 kW))
Compression9.4:1
Bore x Stroke101.0 x 108.0 mm (4.0 x 4.3 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. 45mm throttle bodies
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchWet, multiplate
Performance
ExhaustSplit dual exhaust with crossover
Chassis
Rake29.0°
Trail137 mm (5.4 inches)
Front SuspensionConventional telescopic fork, 43mm diameter
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle, mono-tube gas,cast aluminum with rising rate linkage, preload adjustable spring
Rear Travel93 mm (3.6 inches)
Wheelbase1670 mm (65.7 inches)
Ground Clearance147 mm (5.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre130/70-R18
Rear Tyre180/60-R18
Front BrakesDouble disc. 300mm floating rotors with 4-piston calipers. Anti-locking brakes.
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. Floating rotor with 2-piston caliper
Rear Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight395.0 kg (870.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.2456 HP/kg
Seat Height673 mm (26.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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