Positioned in Viper's custom - cruiser motorcycle lineup, the 2012 Viper Diamondback utilizes a 2491 cc (152 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout.
On the scales, the Diamondback measures 299.4 kg (660 lbs) dry. Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 610 mm (24 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops, combined with a 1,803 mm (71 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability.
Within MotoLibrary's Viper archive, this model family spans 8 indexed model years from 2008 to 2015, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Standover Height
610 mm (24 in)
Engine
Displacement2491.0 ccm (152.00 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details45 Degree V-Twin
Fuel SystemCarburettor. Mikuni HSR 45 Flat Slide
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
IgnitionCDI
LubricationDry sump with oil in the frame technology
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveBelt (final drive)
ClutchHydraulic High Performance by Rivera
DrivelineRivera Pro 6-Speed with Over-Drive. Primary drive: Hydraulic Chain. Final drive: Patented Viper Rigid Belt Drive.
Performance
ExhaustTuned 2 into 1
Chassis
Rake33.0°
Front SuspensionMarzocchi Inverted Adjustable Forks
Rear SuspensionViper Chrome Billet Aluminum Swing Arm with Viper Oil Dampened Adjustable Air-Ride
Wheelbase1803 mm (71.0 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-21
Rear Tyre260/40-18
Front BrakesSingle disc. 4-piston, chromed
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Wheels5-spoke chrome
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight299.4 kg (660.0 pounds)
Seat Height610 mm (24.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Oil Capacity4.20 litres (4.44 US quarts)
Other
StarterElectric
Color OptionsDark Red Velocity, Emerald Green Velocity, Black/Orange Scepter, Black/Silver Fusion
InstrumentsMulti-Functional Digital Gauges,
ElectricalViper Wiring Harness with 40amp. 3 Phase Charging System
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Weight
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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