Positioned in Victory's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2009 Victory Vegas 8-Ball pairs a 1638.8 cc (100 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 101.0 x 102.0 mm (4.0 x 4.0 inches) with a 8.7:1 compression ratio.
On the scales, the Vegas 8-Ball measures 295.7 kg (652 lbs) dry. 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 1,684 mm (66.3 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 12 indexed model years from 2005 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
673 mm (26.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1638.8 ccm (100.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsV2, four-stroke
Compression8.7:1
Bore x Stroke101.0 x 102.0 mm (4.0 x 4.0 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. 45mm throttle bodies
Fuel ControlSingle Overhead Cams (SOHC)
CoolingOil & air
Transmission
Gearbox5-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-plate
Performance
ExhaustStaggered slash-cut dual exhaust with crossover
Chassis
Rake32.9°
Trail126 mm (5.0 inches)
Front SuspensionConventional telescopic fork, 43mm diameter, 5.1in/130mm travel
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle, mono-tube gas,cast aluminum with rising rate linkage , 3.9in/100mm travel, preload adjustable spring
Rear Travel100 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase1684 mm (66.3 inches)
Ground Clearance147 mm (5.8 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre90/90-21
Rear Tyre180/55-B18
Front BrakesSingle disc. 4-piston calipers
Front Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2-piston calipers
Rear Brake Ø300 mm (11.8 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight295.7 kg (652.0 pounds)
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
Transmission and final drive affect maintenance, smoothness and everyday usability.
